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Christmas Lights in Wrightsville Beach, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Wrightsville Beach this season are Enchanted Airlie (Nov 27 – Dec 21), Downtown Wilmington Holiday Drone Show (Dec 12 – Dec 12) and Leland in Lights (Nov 21 – Jan 3). We've mapped 3 displays in Wrightsville Beach and 10 more nearby (3 parades, 3 tree lightings, 3 light shows). 10 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Wrightsville Beach (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Wrightsville Beach: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Wrightsville Beach?
Popular picks this season include Enchanted Airlie (Nov 27 – Dec 21), 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). In all, 13 displays are mapped in and around Wrightsville Beach, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Wrightsville Beach?
Free options include Downtown Wilmington Holiday Drone Show, Leland in Lights, NC Holiday Flotilla and Wrightsville Beach Holiday Kick Off and Tree Lighting. 10 of the 13 displays near Wrightsville Beach are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Wrightsville Beach?
Yes. Enchanted Airlie. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Wrightsville Beach?
The earliest Wrightsville Beach-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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