Holiday Light Displays in Winston-Salem and Surrounding Towns

Make the season merry and “bright”—check out these holiday light displays in Winston-Salem and surrounding towns!

November 25, 2024

Winter Wonderlights

WHERE | 4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro
WHEN | November 20 – January 5

Now in its 5th year, the Greensboro Science Center’s annual light show features imaginative displays like Starry Night, Snowball Surprise, the Forest of Light, and more!

Discount Nights: December 4-5, 11-12, & 30-31 and January 2-5

Tanglewood Festival of Lights

WHERE | 4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons
WHEN | November 15 – January 1

With over a million twinkling lights illuminating Tanglewood Park, visitors can drive along the route and marvel at the 80+ Christmas light displays. We highly recommend going on a weekday to avoid long lines!

Discount Nights: November 18-19 and 25-26

Christmas Festival at Mclaurin Farms

WHERE | 5601 N Church St, Greensboro
WHEN | December 12-23

Take a hayride through the Christmas displays and visit Santa and the Grinch at Mclaurin Farms. You can also add on photo sessions with Santa and/or the Grinch and book a private train ride!

Bonus: If you love your time at Mclaurin Farms, come back throughout the year for seasonal events like Spring Fling and Woods of Terror.

Kersey Valley Christmas Experience

WHERE | 6948 Cecil Farm Rd, Archdale
WHEN | November 29 – December 23

Explore Santa’s workshop, capture memories at themed photo ops, and let the kids loose on rides like the Super Mega Ride-n-Slide and Kiddie Zip Lines at Kersey Valley. Did we mention the light displays feature over 2 million lights?

Armstrong Artisan Farm

WHERE | 1499 Brook Cove Rd, Walnut Cove
WHEN | November 22 – December 31

The Christmas Light Spectacular at Armstrong Artisan Farm features a hayride through lights synchronized with Christmas music! Visitors also have the opportunity to meet Santa, capture memories at festive photo ops, and enjoy hot cocoa.

Bonus: Pick up fresh-cut Christmas trees and wreaths while you’re at the farm!

Sunset Hills Christmas Balls

WHERE | Sunset Hills neighborhood, Greensboro
WHEN | Lights go up around Thanksgiving and remain lit through the holiday season

Every year, the residents of Greensboro’s Sunset Hills neighborhood adorn their trees with Christmas balls, creating a magical spectacle! There is no admission fee, but visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable/canned food to place in neighborhood donation stations.

Bonus: Run under the canopy of lights in the Running of the Balls 5K on December 14! All proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.

The Christmas Family Lights

WHERE | 3420 Shiloh Church Rd, Winston-Salem
WHEN | Lights go up Thanksgiving night and remain lit through the holiday season

A local family goes all-out when it comes to Christmas decorations! This light display is drive-through only, but you’re free to take your time and even park if you’d like.

Pfafftown Light Display

WHERE | 7606 Glenn Ferry Rd, Pfafftown
WHEN | Lights go up around Thanksgiving and remain lit through the holiday season

Another local family’s creativity comes through in their Christmas light display! Tune into 88.7 FM for a music-synced light show.

Bonus: Your kids can even drop off a letter to Santa!

Looking for more fun holiday activities? Take a look at our holiday events guide!