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Christmas Lights in Kure Beach, NC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Kure Beach this season are Enchanted Airlie (Nov 27 – Dec 21), Downtown Wilmington Holiday Drone Show (Dec 12 – Dec 12) and Leland in Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Kure Beach and 13 more nearby (4 tree lightings, 3 events, 3 parades). 11 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Kure Beach Holiday Whoobie Whatty

Event · Kure Beach, NC · Free

Near Kure Beach (within 25 miles)

Enchanted Airlie

Walk-thru · Wilmington, NC · $35 per carload; $65 XL van

Opens soon Music

16 miNov 27 – Dec 21

Wrightsville Beach Holiday Kick Off and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Wrightsville Beach, NC · Free

Opens soon

16 miNov 27 – Nov 27

NC Holiday Flotilla

Parade · Wrightsville Beach, NC · Free

Opens soon

16 miNov 28 – Nov 28

Downtown Wilmington Holiday Drone Show

Light show · Wilmington, NC · Free

Opens soon

17 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Dashing Thru The Glow

Event · Wilmington, NC · See runsignup page

Opens soon

18 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Leland in Lights

Light show · Leland, NC · Free

Opens soon

18 miNov 21 – Jan 3

Carolina Beach Christmas Parade

Parade · Carolina Beach, NC · Free

2.2 mi

Carolina Beach Island of Lights: Lighting at the Lake

Tree lighting · Carolina Beach, NC · Free

3.0 mi

Harbor Way Gardens Holiday Lights

Light show · Wrightsville Beach, NC · Free

16 mi

Wilmington Holiday Parade

Parade · Wilmington, NC · Free

17 mi

City of Wilmington Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Wilmington, NC · Free

17 mi

Southport Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Southport, NC · Free

21 mi

Festival of Trees at The Davis Community

Event · Wilmington, NC · See venue

22 mi

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Christmas lights in Kure Beach: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Kure Beach?

Popular picks this season include Enchanted Airlie (Nov 27 – Dec 21), Downtown Wilmington Holiday Drone Show (Dec 12 – Dec 12), Leland in Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 3) and Dashing Thru The Glow (Dec 12 – Dec 12). In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around Kure Beach, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Kure Beach?

Free options include Downtown Wilmington Holiday Drone Show, Leland in Lights, Wrightsville Beach Holiday Kick Off and Tree Lighting and NC Holiday Flotilla. 11 of the 14 displays near Kure Beach are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Kure Beach?

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

When do Christmas lights start in Kure Beach?

The earliest Kure Beach-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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