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Christmas Lights in Knightdale, NC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Knightdale this season are Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31), North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (Nov 21 – Jan 10) and Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms (Nov 26 – Dec 27). We've mapped 1 display in Knightdale and 30 more nearby (11 home displays, 5 parades, 5 tree lightings). 27 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Planter's Walk Christmas Walk

Home display · Knightdale, NC · Free (donations)

Near Knightdale (within 25 miles)

Raleigh Christmas Parade

Parade · Raleigh, NC · Free

Opens soon Music

5.6 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour

Event · Raleigh, NC · See website

Opens soon

6.3 miDec 12 – Dec 13

Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show

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

Opens soon

11 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Lighting of Wake Forest

Tree lighting · Wake Forest, NC · See website

Opens soon

12 miDec 4 – Dec 4

North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival

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

Opens soon

16 miNov 21 – Jan 10

Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms

Drive-thru · Youngsville, NC · About $17-$20 per person; 2 and under free

Opens soon

17 miNov 26 – Dec 27

Apex Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Apex, NC · Free

Opens soon

19 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Apex Rotary Christmas Parade

Parade · Apex, NC · Free

Opens soon

19 miDec 5 – Dec 5

The Nelsons' Christmas Lights

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

4.7 mi

Ambrose Lights

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

6.2 mi

Raleigh Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Tree lighting · Raleigh, NC · Free

6.6 mi

Piper Lights

Home display · Wake Forest, NC · Free (donations accepted)

7.1 mi

Lake Myra Christmas

Home display · Wendell, NC · Free (donations)

8.3 mi

Christmas at North Hills

Event · Raleigh, NC · Free

8.4 mi

Raleigh Lights

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

8.7 mi

Lights on the Neuse

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

9.3 mi

Clayton Christmas Parade

Parade · Clayton, NC · Free

9.9 mi

Winter Song Road

Neighborhood · Raleigh, NC · Free (donations to Triangle Spokes Group)

10 mi

Stonehenge Neighborhood Lights

Neighborhood · Raleigh, NC · Free

11 mi

Goldman Family Lights

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

14 mi

Lights on Cedar

Home display · Wake Forest, NC · Free

14 mi

Torockio Christmas Light Extravaganza

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

14 mi

Cary Tree Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Cary, NC · Free

15 mi

Downtown Cary Tree Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Cary, NC · Free

15 mi

Cary Christmas Parade

Parade · Cary, NC · Free

16 mi

MG's Vision & Lights on Holt Road

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

19 mi

Holidays on Hemby

Home display · Morrisville, NC · Free

20 mi

Happy Holly Days Parade

Parade · Holly Springs, NC · Free

20 mi

Holland Road Lights

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

21 mi

218 Rockywalk Ct (Southampton)

Neighborhood · Durham, NC · Free

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Knightdale: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Knightdale?

Popular picks this season include Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31), North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (Nov 21 – Jan 10), Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms (Nov 26 – Dec 27) and Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour (Dec 12 – Dec 13). In all, 31 displays are mapped in and around Knightdale, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Knightdale?

Free options include North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms, Lights on the Neuse and Apex Rotary Christmas Parade. 27 of the 31 displays near Knightdale are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Knightdale?

Yes. Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Ticketed, see website), Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms (About $17-$20 per person; 2 and under free) and MG's Vision & Lights on Holt Road (About $20 per car in advance, $27 at the gate (2025)). 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 Knightdale?

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 Knightdale?

The earliest Knightdale-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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