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Christmas Lights in Leland, NC

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

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Leland in Lights

Light show · Leland, NC · Free

Opens soon

Nov 21 – Jan 3

Near Leland (within 25 miles)

Dashing Thru The Glow

Event · Wilmington, NC · See runsignup page

Opens soon

3.4 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Downtown Wilmington Holiday Drone Show

Light show · Wilmington, NC · Free

Opens soon

3.4 miDec 12 – Dec 12

Enchanted Airlie

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

Opens soon Music

10 miNov 27 – Dec 21

Wrightsville Beach Holiday Kick Off and Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Wrightsville Beach, NC · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 27 – Nov 27

NC Holiday Flotilla

Parade · Wrightsville Beach, NC · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 28 – Nov 28

City of Wilmington Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Wilmington, NC · Free

3.4 mi

Wilmington Holiday Parade

Parade · Wilmington, NC · Free

7.3 mi

Harbor Way Gardens Holiday Lights

Light show · Wrightsville Beach, NC · Free

12 mi

Festival of Trees at The Davis Community

Event · Wilmington, NC · See venue

14 mi

Carolina Beach Island of Lights: Lighting at the Lake

Tree lighting · Carolina Beach, NC · Free

15 mi

Carolina Beach Christmas Parade

Parade · Carolina Beach, NC · Free

16 mi

Kure Beach Holiday Whoobie Whatty

Event · Kure Beach, NC · Free

18 mi

Southport Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Southport, NC · Free

21 mi

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Christmas lights in Leland: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Leland?

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

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Leland?

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

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Leland?

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 Leland?

The earliest Leland-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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