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Christmas Lights in Greensboro, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Greensboro this season are Winter Wonderlights at the Greensboro Science Center (Nov 18 – Jan 3), McLaurin Farms Christmas Festival (Dec 10 – Dec 23) and Kersey Valley Christmas (Nov 27 – Dec 23). We've mapped 10 displays in Greensboro and 23 more nearby (7 neighborhoods, 7 home displays, 5 events). 24 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Greensboro (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Greensboro: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Greensboro?
Popular picks this season include Winter Wonderlights at the Greensboro Science Center (Nov 18 – Jan 3), McLaurin Farms Christmas Festival (Dec 10 – Dec 23), Kersey Valley Christmas (Nov 27 – Dec 23) and Winter Wonder Woods (Dec 3 – Dec 5). In all, 33 displays are mapped in and around Greensboro, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Greensboro?
Free options include Winter WonderPark, High Point University Christmas Lights Drive-Through, Horizons Holiday Lane and Sunset Hills Christmas Ball Lights. 24 of the 33 displays near Greensboro are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Greensboro?
Yes. High Point University Christmas Lights Drive-Through (Free) and Horizons Holiday Lane (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 Greensboro?
Yes. Winter Wonderlights at the Greensboro Science Center, Hidden Hills Holiday Lights (tune to 91.9 FM) and Cox Family Christmas Show (tune to 87.9 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Greensboro?
The earliest Greensboro-area displays turn on Nov 18, 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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