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Christmas Lights in Southport, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Southport this season are 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). We've mapped 1 display in Southport and 7 more nearby (3 tree lightings, 2 events, 2 light shows). 7 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Southport (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Southport: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Southport?
Popular picks this season include Downtown Wilmington Holiday Drone Show (Dec 12 – Dec 12), Leland in Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 3), Dashing Thru The Glow (Dec 12 – Dec 12) and Kure Beach Holiday Whoobie Whatty. In all, 8 displays are mapped in and around Southport, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Southport?
Free options include Downtown Wilmington Holiday Drone Show, Leland in Lights, Kure Beach Holiday Whoobie Whatty and Southport Holiday Tree Lighting. 7 of the 8 displays near Southport are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
When do Christmas lights start in Southport?
The earliest Southport-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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