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Christmas Lights in Kernersville, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Kernersville this season are Kersey Valley Christmas (Nov 27 – Dec 23), Tanglewood Festival of Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 1) and Winter Wonder Woods (Dec 3 – Dec 5). We've mapped 4 displays in Kernersville and 35 more nearby (12 neighborhoods, 7 home displays, 5 parades). 29 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Kernersville (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Kernersville: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Kernersville?
Popular picks this season include Kersey Valley Christmas (Nov 27 – Dec 23), Tanglewood Festival of Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 1), Winter Wonder Woods (Dec 3 – Dec 5) and Winter Wonderlights at the Greensboro Science Center (Nov 18 – Jan 3). In all, 39 displays are mapped in and around Kernersville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Kernersville?
Free options include Winter WonderPark, High Point University Christmas Lights Drive-Through, Horizons Holiday Lane and Downtown Kernersville Holiday Lights. 29 of the 39 displays near Kernersville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Kernersville?
Yes. Tanglewood Festival of Lights ($20 cash / $23 card per car Mon-Thu; $25 cash / $28 card Fri-Sun), 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 Kernersville?
Yes. Tanglewood Festival of Lights, Winter Wonderlights at the Greensboro Science Center and Hidden Hills Holiday Lights (tune to 91.9 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 Kernersville?
The earliest Kernersville-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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