Published December 1, 2020
Christmas Lights For All To Enjoy
Christmas comes and goes every year. This year, however, looks different than the ones before. One thing is for sure, no one can steal my Christmas spirit. There is something about this time of year that feels comforting, joyful, and full of possibilities. We need each other more than ever in 2020. One act of kindness can go a long way. Helping others is my favorite thing to do at Christmas time. We usually sponsor a family for gifts and donate to food drives & individuals. I love the feeling of giving. This is what Jesus’ birthday is all about.
We have two young children so we love to decorate the inside and outside of our house. I remember when I was a kid, I would drive around town with my siblings, parents, and grandma looking at all the light displays. We would judge who had the best lights and just oooh and ahhh through the car windows. I grew up in Iowa so we stayed in the car since it was very cold :) These are very fond memories that I will always hold dear to my heart. With 2020 throwing us a huge curveball, communities are still persevering to show their Christmas spirit and making the season bright. We may not be able to do a lot of face-to-face activities but we do have some really cool light shows/displays in the area that you should definitely check out. Put your kids in their pajamas and get some hot chocolate. No matter what age you are, this time of year is magical. Spend the evening driving around soaking in all the color, sparkles, and joy!
If you are looking for light displays in or near Wake Forest, check these out:
9021 New Century Road, Wake Forest
Running December 4th through New Year (at least)
6 -9 p.m. each evening
Light display is synchronized with music.
5725 Fixit Shop Road, Wake Forest
Nov.27-Jan.1
Sunday-Thursday (5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.) and Friday-Saturday (5:30 p.m.-10 p.m.)
Admission is free (donations are accepted)
7 acres of lights! No train or candy store this year.
206 W Cedar Avenue, Wake Forest
Nov.27-Dec 31
5-10 p.m. each night
Castle Combe Drive Lights
605 Castle Combe Drive, Rolesville
6-10 p.m. every night
Light show synchronized to music
Festival of Lights at Hill Ridge Farms
703 Tarboro Road, Youngsville
Nov.26- Dec. 27. $20 per vehicle.
Drive thru attraction that is 1 mile long with over a million lights.
24 Gennessee Drive, Zebulon
Opening night (December 4th)
If you are looking for light displays in or near Raleigh, check these out:
Fieldstream Farm Christmas Lights
8008 Old Stage Road, Raleigh
Nov.21-Dec 31
M-TH: 6:30-9:45 p.m.
Friday: 6:30-10:45 p.m.
Saturday: 5:30-10:45 p.m.
Sunday: 5:30-9:45 p.m.
$20 per car. More for vehicles that carry more than 8 people.
Over a million LED lights, including a huge drive-through light tunnel & a 40-foot Santa
Dix Park, 75 Hunt Drive, Raleigh
Select nights from December 16-31.
5:30-10 p.m. or 11 p.m.
$15/car. $30/vehicle that holds 9 or more.
New drive-through light show at Dix Park. The route is 1.3 miles long. Illuminated trees, light displays and local art installations.
3909 Falmouth Drive, Raleigh
Starts Nov. 28th
Thursday-Saturday (6-10 p.m.) and Sunday (6-9 p.m).
FREE
Music, inflatables, moving parts, and lights, with a Candyland theme.
1620 Loop Road, Clayton
December 4-6, Dec. 10-13, Dec. 17-24
$10 per person. Age 2 and under are free.
Must buy a timed ticket (can sell out). Ticket will include a hayride around the farm and a picture with Santa. Santa will be keeping his distance but will be close enough to hear all Christmas requests. Bring your own camera.
10 S. Cypress St, Wendell
Dates and times: Nov. 25- Dec 31
Sunday to Thursday: 5:30-10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 5:30-11 p.m.
Admission is FREE (donations are accepted)
Light show!
409 Holland Road, Fuquay Varina
Nov.26 to a few days after New Year’s
Musical light show includes around 25,000 lights. On New Year’s Eve there is a dance party light show! Tune into FM 90.9 to listen.
9301 Hay Meadow Court, Raleigh
December 5th to 31st, 2020
Sunday to Thursday: 6-9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 6-10 p.m.
Tune into the radio station posted at the beginning of the display.
1012 Holt Road, Apex
November 26th – 29th, December 4th to 6th, December 11th to 13th, December 18th to 26th
6331 Deerview Drive, Raleigh
Starts November 20
Tune into WGFL 90.9 to hear music synchronized to the lights.
3401 Cartway Lanes, Raleigh
Starts Nov. 30
228 Rothes Court, Clayton
Nov. 29- Jan. 1
5:30-10 p.m. every night
Mangum Family Christmas Lights
7510 Guess Road, Hillsborough
Nov. 22- Dec. 31
Sunday - Thursday: 5:30-10 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 5:30-11 p.m.
Tune in to 90.3 FM to hear synchronized music.
1033 Hortons Creek Road, Cary
Friday & Saturday (5:30-11 p.m.) Sunday-Thursday (5:30-10:30 p.m.)
Light show synchronized to music.
There is something for everyone this Christmas. Make some lifelong memories. Activities don’t have to be over the top and grand. Simply being with the ones you love is all you need. Bake some cookies, build a gingerbread house, watch Christmas movies, dance/sing to Christmas music, and go drive around looking at lights…..those are the times you will ALWAYS remember. Merry Christmas!
~ Keri
