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Christmas Lights in Fuquay-Varina, NC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Fuquay-Varina this season are Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31), North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (Nov 21 – Jan 10) and Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour (Dec 12 – Dec 13). We've mapped 2 displays in Fuquay-Varina and 22 more nearby (7 home displays, 5 parades, 4 drive-thrus). 21 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Holland Road Lights

Home display · Fuquay-Varina, NC · Free (donations)

Naylor Family Farms Winter Lights

Drive-thru · Fuquay-Varina, NC · About $18 per person (2025); 2 and under free

Near Fuquay-Varina (within 25 miles)

Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show

Drive-thru · Raleigh, NC · Ticketed, see website

Opens soon

13 miNov 27 – Dec 31

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

Walk-thru · Cary, NC · Ticketed; see website (children 2 and under free)

Opens soon

14 miNov 21 – Jan 10

Apex Rotary Christmas Parade

Parade · Apex, NC · Free

Opens soon

14 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Apex Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Apex, NC · Free

Opens soon

15 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour

Event · Raleigh, NC · See website

Opens soon

21 miDec 12 – Dec 13

Raleigh Christmas Parade

Parade · Raleigh, NC · Free

Opens soon Music

22 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Happy Holly Days Parade

Parade · Holly Springs, NC · Free

9.8 mi

Torockio Christmas Light Extravaganza

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

10 mi

Goldman Family Lights

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

13 mi

MG's Vision & Lights on Holt Road

Drive-thru · Apex, NC · About $20 per car in advance, $27 at the gate (2025)

16 mi

Raleigh Lights

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

17 mi

Cary Christmas Parade

Parade · Cary, NC · Free

18 mi

Cary Tree Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Cary, NC · Free

18 mi

Downtown Cary Tree Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Cary, NC · Free

18 mi

Raleigh Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Tree lighting · Raleigh, NC · Free

20 mi

Clayton Christmas Parade

Parade · Clayton, NC · Free

22 mi

Holidays on Hemby

Home display · Morrisville, NC · Free

24 mi

Lights on the Neuse

Walk-thru · Clayton, NC · Ticketed; children 2 and under free

24 mi

Planter's Walk Christmas Walk

Home display · Knightdale, NC · Free (donations)

24 mi

Meadow Lights

Drive-thru · Benson, NC · Free admission; rides and photos extra

25 mi

Christmas at North Hills

Event · Raleigh, NC · Free

25 mi

The Nelsons' Christmas Lights

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Fuquay-Varina: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Fuquay-Varina?

Popular picks this season include Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31), North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (Nov 21 – Jan 10), Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour (Dec 12 – Dec 13) and Naylor Family Farms Winter Lights. In all, 24 displays are mapped in and around Fuquay-Varina, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Fuquay-Varina?

Free options include North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, Naylor Family Farms Winter Lights, Meadow Lights and Lights on the Neuse. 21 of the 24 displays near Fuquay-Varina are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Fuquay-Varina?

Yes. Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Ticketed, see website), Naylor Family Farms Winter Lights (About $18 per person (2025); 2 and under free) and Meadow Lights (Free admission; rides and photos extra). 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 Fuquay-Varina?

Yes. Raleigh Christmas Parade. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Fuquay-Varina?

The earliest Fuquay-Varina-area displays turn on Nov 21, 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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