Published December 12, 2018
Holiday Light Displays in the Triangle (plus a bonus!)
Holiday Light Displays
in the Triangle
With the first snowfall of the year, Winter has officially
arrived in the Triangle, with it comes the tradition of people across the
country covering their yards and home in lights, blow up characters and other
Holiday decorations. Some Triangle residents even decide to decorate their cars
with lights. Some homeowners chose to get a little more serious about their
decorating than others. The question is, where can we find these light
displays? Let's find out!
Chinese LanternFestival
The Chinese Lantern Festival is one of the more popular
light shows around the Triangle. This will be the fourth year of its existence
and we should expect nothing but their best show yet. They are adding an
additional 20 new displays.
Where: Koka Booth Ampitheatre, Cary
When: November 23rd- January 13th, 6pm
to 10pm (Open Tuesday-Sunday/ Monday Dec24th & 31st)
Admission: $10-$18 depending on dates attending and time of
purchase of ticket
More info can be found Here
This light show is convenient for families all over Raleigh
and the greater area! They offer a wide variety of family friendly events for
all to enjoy. Their main attraction is a 30 minute hay ride that allows you to view
all of their light shows and listen to Christmas music. Other activities
include eating food items such as S'mores and cookies, as well as drinking hot
chocolate and coffee. Kids can also enjoy siting with Santa for free.
Where: 1620 Loop Rd, Clayton
When: November 23rd- Dec 24th, Times
Vary
Admission: Age 3 & up - $9
More info can he found Here!
Hill Ridge Farms Festival of Lights
For the homeowners who live more in the northern
part of the city, this ones for you! Located in Youngsville, this one as well
offers a ride through their farm, this time in the form of a covered wagon! The
farm is, as you can imagine covered in enough lights to decorate an entire
neighborhood full of houses to the extent of the National Lampoon Christmas
house! Hill Ridge is a family friendly venue that offers a variety of foods and
drinks fit for the holiday season. These include hot chocolate, coffee, candy, S'mores and much more!
Where: 703 Tarboro Rd, Youngsville
When: November 22nd- Dec 29th, 5pm-9pm
Sunday through Thursday. 4pm-10pm Friday & Saturday
Admission: Ticket Prices Vary from $9-$12
More info can be found here
While this one goes “beyond the Triangle”, it is well worth
the trip! The Tanglewood Festival of Lights is located in Clemmons, NC on
Tanglewood Golf Course. This year begins is the 27th year of
continuation! This light show features a route that you families drive though
in personal vehicle. This light show is a personal favorite of mine, due to it
being the primary light show that family/ friends and I would attend during my
High School years. So while it may be close to a 2 hour drive from Raleigh, if
you have to time to make the drive, I think this is the one to go to. The light
show includes what’s more than a 5 mile track including what’s got to exceed
displays in the triple digits. According to their site, they have close to
250,000 attendees every year, if that’s any testimony to the level of awe you will
find here! It should be noted though, if you plan to make the trip to go see
this show especially on a weekend, build in some waiting time! Since a 4 hour
wait is not unheard of for a busy Saturday night visit. Tanglewood Festival
Light show also offers the visits with Santa!
Where: Tanglewood Park. 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons NC
When: November 26th- January 1
Admission: tickets start at $15
Are you a homeowner in Raleigh? Do you plan on or have you
already decorated your home with lights galore? If not, is it your goal to
become a homeowner in 2019 so you can be able to join in on the fun next year?
GREAT!
Right now is the perfect time to start planning the journey to home
ownership. I would love to sit down and answer the questions you have regarding
how to make this a reality! If you have decorated, would love to see how you
have transformed you home this holiday season! Send us pictures of what your
home looks like to share the cheer!
Contact me via the information below, or visit my website Martin.WelcomeToCarolina.com today to
start the search for your new home for next year, so you, too, can join in on the
holiday light decorating fun!