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Christmas Lights in Winston-Salem, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Winston-Salem this season are Kersey Valley Christmas (Nov 27 – Dec 23), Tanglewood Festival of Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 1) and Winter Wonder Woods (Dec 3 – Dec 5). We've mapped 9 displays in Winston-Salem and 27 more nearby (12 neighborhoods, 7 home displays, 4 events). 28 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Winston-Salem (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Winston-Salem: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Winston-Salem?
Popular picks this season include Kersey Valley Christmas (Nov 27 – Dec 23), Tanglewood Festival of Lights (Nov 13 – Jan 1), Winter Wonder Woods (Dec 3 – Dec 5) and Winter Wonderlights at the Greensboro Science Center (Nov 18 – Jan 3). In all, 36 displays are mapped in and around Winston-Salem, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Winston-Salem?
Free options include Winter WonderPark, High Point University Christmas Lights Drive-Through, Horizons Holiday Lane and Brady Country Christmas. 28 of the 36 displays near Winston-Salem are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Winston-Salem?
Yes. Tanglewood Festival of Lights ($20 cash / $23 card per car Mon-Thu; $25 cash / $28 card Fri-Sun), High Point University Christmas Lights Drive-Through (Free) and Horizons Holiday Lane (Free). 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 Winston-Salem?
Yes. Tanglewood Festival of Lights, Winter Wonderlights at the Greensboro Science Center and Shallowford Lakes Holiday Lights (tune to 91.9 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 Winston-Salem?
The earliest Winston-Salem-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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