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Christmas Lights in Wake Forest, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Wake Forest this season are Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31), North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (Nov 21 – Jan 10) and FestiBull of Lights (Nov 19 – Jan 2). We've mapped 3 displays in Wake Forest and 31 more nearby (10 home displays, 7 tree lightings, 5 parades). 28 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Wake Forest (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Wake Forest: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Wake Forest?
Popular picks this season include Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Nov 27 – Dec 31), North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival (Nov 21 – Jan 10), FestiBull of Lights (Nov 19 – Jan 2) and Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms (Nov 26 – Dec 27). In all, 34 displays are mapped in and around Wake Forest, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Wake Forest?
Free options include North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival, Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms, Lights on the Neuse and Apex Rotary Christmas Parade. 28 of the 34 displays near Wake Forest are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Wake Forest?
Yes. Fieldstream Farm Christmas Light Show (Ticketed, see website), Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms (About $17-$20 per person; 2 and under free) and MG's Vision & Lights on Holt Road (About $20 per car in advance, $27 at the gate (2025)). 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 Wake Forest?
Yes. Raleigh Christmas Parade. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Wake Forest?
The earliest Wake Forest-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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