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Christmas Lights in Newton, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Newton this season are Light Up Lenoir (Nov 19 – Nov 19), Lighting of Birkdale Village (Nov 21 – Nov 21) and Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting (Nov 20 – Nov 20). We've mapped 1 display in Newton and 8 more nearby (3 events, 3 tree lightings, 2 home displays). 8 are free. 5 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Newton (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Newton: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Newton?
Popular picks this season include Light Up Lenoir (Nov 19 – Nov 19), Lighting of Birkdale Village (Nov 21 – Nov 21), Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting (Nov 20 – Nov 20) and Newton Light Up the Town. In all, 9 displays are mapped in and around Newton, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Newton?
Free options include Light Up Lenoir, Lighting of Birkdale Village, Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting and Newton Light Up the Town. 8 of the 9 displays near Newton are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Newton?
Yes. Lighting of Birkdale Village, Lights at Chesapeake Pointe (tune to FM (station not listed)) and Gibson Family Light Show (tune to 89.1 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 Newton?
The earliest Newton-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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