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Christmas Lights in Mooresville, NC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Mooresville this season are Light the Knights (Nov 25 – Jan 3), Speedway Christmas (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway (Nov 20 – Jan 3). We've mapped 2 displays in Mooresville and 20 more nearby (5 tree lightings, 4 home displays, 3 events). 16 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Gibson Family Light Show

Home display Β· Mooresville, NC Β· Free

Music

Lights at Chesapeake Pointe

Home display Β· Mooresville, NC Β· Free

Music

Near Mooresville (within 25 miles)

Lighting of Birkdale Village

Tree lighting Β· Huntersville, NC Β· Free

Opens soon Music

8.7 miNov 21 – Nov 21

A Kannapolis Christmas: Celebration of Lights

Walk-thru Β· Kannapolis, NC Β· Free to walk; train and carousel rides about $2 (2025)

Opens soon Music

16 miNov 13 – Dec 30

Kannapolis Celebration of Lights

Walk-thru Β· Kannapolis, NC Β· Free entry and light viewing; tickets needed for the carousel and Winterland Express train

Opens soon

16 miNov 13 – Dec 30

Speedway Christmas

Drive-thru Β· Concord, NC Β· Per-car ticket (2025 was about $46 per car)

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Drive-thru Β· Concord, NC

Opens soon Music

19 miNov 20 – Jan 3

98th Concord Christmas Parade

Parade Β· Concord, NC Β· Free

Opens soon

20 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Concord 29th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Tree lighting Β· Concord, NC Β· Free

Opens soon

20 miNov 20 – Nov 20

UCity Lights Winter Celebration

Tree lighting Β· Charlotte, NC Β· Free

Opens soon

20 miNov 21 – Nov 21

McAdenville Yule Log Parade

Parade Β· McAdenville, NC Β· Free

Opens soon

23 miDec 10 – Dec 10

Christmas Town U.S.A.

Neighborhood Β· McAdenville, NC Β· Free

Opens soon

23 miDec 1 – Dec 26

Fourth Ward Holiday Sip & Stroll

Event Β· Charlotte, NC Β· Ticketed (price not listed)

Opens soon

23 miDec 3 – Dec 5

Festival of Trees

Event Β· Belmont, NC Β· Free

Opens soon

24 miDec 1 – Dec 30

Light the Knights

Light show Β· Charlotte, NC Β· $12 admission in 2025 ($40 with sledding and skating)

Opens soon Music

24 miNov 25 – Jan 3

Carolina Panthers & Charlotte FC Tree Lighting Festival

Tree lighting Β· Charlotte, NC Β· Free

Opens soon

24 miNov 17 – Nov 17

Lake Norman Lighted Christmas Boat Parade

Parade Β· Huntersville, NC Β· Free

11 mi

Winterlight Wander Trail

Walk-thru Β· Huntersville, NC Β· Free

12 mi

4895 Bentridge Dr home display

Home display Β· Concord, NC

19 mi

Newton Light Up the Town

Event Β· Newton, NC Β· Free

19 mi

Christmas in the Park Conover

Tree lighting Β· Conover, NC Β· Free

Music

20 mi

141 Irish Potato Rd home display

Home display Β· Concord, NC

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Mooresville: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Mooresville?

Popular picks this season include Light the Knights (Nov 25 – Jan 3), Speedway Christmas (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Kannapolis Celebration of Lights (Nov 13 – Dec 30). In all, 22 displays are mapped in and around Mooresville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Mooresville?

Free options include Kannapolis Celebration of Lights, A Kannapolis Christmas: Celebration of Lights, Festival of Trees and Christmas Town U.S.A.. 16 of the 22 displays near Mooresville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Speedway Christmas (Per-car ticket (2025 was about $46 per car)) and Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 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 Mooresville?

Yes. Light the Knights, Speedway Christmas (tune to 101.3 FM) and Speedway Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway (tune to 101.3 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 Mooresville?

The earliest Mooresville-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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