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Christmas Lights in Lenoir, NC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Lenoir this season are Light Up Lenoir (Nov 19 – Nov 19), Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting (Nov 20 – Nov 20) and J. Iverson Riddle Parade and Lights. We've mapped 1 display in Lenoir and 8 more nearby (4 events, 3 tree lightings, 1 parade). 7 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Light Up Lenoir

Event · Lenoir, NC · Free

Opens soon

Nov 19 – Nov 19

Near Lenoir (within 25 miles)

Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

Parade · Hickory, NC · Free

Opens soon

17 miNov 20 – Nov 20

Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Valdese, NC · Free

Music

11 mi

Morganton Tree Lighting and Winter Carnival

Tree lighting · Morganton, NC · Free

Music

14 mi

J. Iverson Riddle Parade and Lights

Drive-thru · Morganton, NC · Free

14 mi

Morganton Downtown Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides

Event · Morganton, NC · $5 adults, $3 children (last year)

14 mi

Christmas in the Village at Hart Square

Event · Hickory, NC · Varies

17 mi

Christmas in the Park Conover

Tree lighting · Conover, NC · Free

Music

23 mi

Newton Light Up the Town

Event · Newton, NC · Free

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Lenoir: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Lenoir?

Popular picks this season include Light Up Lenoir (Nov 19 – Nov 19), Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting (Nov 20 – Nov 20), J. Iverson Riddle Parade and Lights and Newton Light Up the Town. In all, 9 displays are mapped in and around Lenoir, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Lenoir?

Free options include Light Up Lenoir, Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, J. Iverson Riddle Parade and Lights and Newton Light Up the Town. 7 of the 9 displays near Lenoir are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. J. Iverson Riddle Parade and Lights (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 Lenoir?

Yes. Christmas in the Park Conover, Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting and Morganton Tree Lighting and Winter Carnival. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Lenoir?

The earliest Lenoir-area displays turn on Nov 19, 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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