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Christmas Lights in Waxhaw, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Waxhaw this season are Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Holidays at the Garden (Nov 28 – Dec 30) and Light the Knights (Nov 25 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Waxhaw and 18 more nearby (9 home displays, 3 events, 2 neighborhoods). 14 are free. 11 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Waxhaw (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Waxhaw: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Waxhaw?
Popular picks this season include Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Holidays at the Garden (Nov 28 – Dec 30), Light the Knights (Nov 25 – Jan 3) and WinterFest at Carowinds (Nov 27 – Jan 3). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Waxhaw, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Waxhaw?
Free options include Festival of Trees, Carolina Panthers & Charlotte FC Tree Lighting Festival, UCity Lights Winter Celebration and Stafford Park Christmas Light Show. 14 of the 19 displays near Waxhaw are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Waxhaw?
Yes. Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular, Holidays at the Garden and Light the Knights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Waxhaw?
The earliest Waxhaw-area displays turn on Nov 17, 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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