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Christmas Lights in Youngsville, NC

The top places to see Christmas lights in Youngsville this season are Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms (Nov 26 – Dec 27), Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour (Dec 12 – Dec 13) and Lights on the Neuse. We've mapped 1 display in Youngsville and 17 more nearby (7 home displays, 4 tree lightings, 2 events). 16 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms

Drive-thru · Youngsville, NC · About $17-$20 per person; 2 and under free

Opens soon

Nov 26 – Dec 27

Near Youngsville (within 25 miles)

Lighting of Wake Forest

Tree lighting · Wake Forest, NC · See website

Opens soon

5.4 miDec 4 – Dec 4

Raleigh Christmas Parade

Parade · Raleigh, NC · Free

Opens soon Music

18 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour

Event · Raleigh, NC · See website

Opens soon

19 miDec 12 – Dec 13

Lights on Cedar

Home display · Wake Forest, NC · Free

4.1 mi

Winter Song Road

Neighborhood · Raleigh, NC · Free (donations to Triangle Spokes Group)

9.1 mi

Piper Lights

Home display · Wake Forest, NC · Free (donations accepted)

9.8 mi

Ambrose Lights

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

11 mi

The Nelsons' Christmas Lights

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

15 mi

Christmas at North Hills

Event · Raleigh, NC · Free

16 mi

Stonehenge Neighborhood Lights

Neighborhood · Raleigh, NC · Free

16 mi

Planter's Walk Christmas Walk

Home display · Knightdale, NC · Free (donations)

17 mi

Lake Myra Christmas

Home display · Wendell, NC · Free (donations)

17 mi

Raleigh Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Tree lighting · Raleigh, NC · Free

20 mi

Raleigh Lights

Home display · Raleigh, NC · Free

22 mi

Lights on the Neuse

Walk-thru · Clayton, NC · Ticketed; children 2 and under free

24 mi

Cary Tree Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Cary, NC · Free

25 mi

Downtown Cary Tree Lighting Celebration

Tree lighting · Cary, NC · Free

25 mi

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Christmas lights in Youngsville: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Youngsville?

Popular picks this season include Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms (Nov 26 – Dec 27), Historic Oakwood Candlelight Tour (Dec 12 – Dec 13), Lights on the Neuse and Raleigh Christmas Parade (Nov 21 – Nov 21). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Youngsville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Youngsville?

Free options include Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms, Lights on the Neuse, Raleigh Christmas Parade and Christmas at North Hills. 16 of the 18 displays near Youngsville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Youngsville?

Yes. Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms (About $17-$20 per person; 2 and under 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 Youngsville?

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 Youngsville?

The earliest Youngsville-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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