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Christmas Lights in Apex, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Apex this season are Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31), North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (Nov 21 – Jan 10) and FestiBull of Lights (Nov 19 – Jan 2). We've mapped 3 displays in Apex and 36 more nearby (11 home displays, 7 tree lightings, 7 parades). 33 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Apex (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Apex: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Apex?
Popular picks this season include Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31), North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (Nov 21 – Jan 10), FestiBull of Lights (Nov 19 – Jan 2) and Holidays in the Park at the Museum of Life and Science (From Dec 1). In all, 39 displays are mapped in and around Apex, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Apex?
Free options include North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, Christmas by Candlelight at Duke Homestead, Apex Tree Lighting and Apex Rotary Christmas Parade. 33 of the 39 displays near Apex are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Apex?
Yes. Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Ticketed, see website), MG's Vision & Lights on Holt Road (About $20 per car in advance, $27 at the gate (2025)) and Naylor Family Farms Winter Lights (About $18 per person (2025); 2 and under free). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Apex?
Yes. Raleigh Christmas Parade and Holidays on Boone Street. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Apex?
The earliest Apex-area displays turn on Nov 19, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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