There’s just something special about Christmas lights - the soft glow, the quiet magic - that makes this season feel extra merry. Here’s a simple guide to all the places you can enjoy the lights in Wake Forest and the surrounding towns, including both drive-thru attractions and beloved community lighting events.
Piper Lights Drive Through - Wake Forest
5725 Fixit Shop Road
Family-run 7 acre display, admission is FREE, but donations are appreciated
Dates: November 28th - January 1st (7 days a week)
6600 Austin Creek Drive
Opening night only will have a fireworks show! Every other night will be a dazzling hour-long light show!
Dates: December 6th - January 1st. (every Friday through Sunday)
Downtown Wake Forest - Centennial Plaza in front of Town Hall
The lighting of the Christmas tree and a visit from Santa!
Date: Dec 5th @ 5-8pm
206 W. Cedar Ave.
Along with the dazzling lights, Santa will be popping in on Fridays and Saturdays!
Dates: November 28 - December 31st (nightly 5-10pm)
Houston Family Lights - Wake Forest
9021 New Century Road
Light display synchronized with music and you can stay in the car and listen via radio if it's cold!
Dates: December 6th - generally the weekend after New Years, but check the Facebook page
Youngsville Christmas Tree Lightingn (CANCELLED, FIREWORKS POSTPONED DATE TBD)
Luddy Park
Santa, fireworks, and music!
Date: Dec. 5th @ 5:30pm
Hill Ridge Farms Festival of Lights - Youngsville
703 Tarboro Rd.
The farm has been transformed into a Winter wonderland! Enjoy over 2 million lights as you make your way through the farm on a covered wagon ride. This is not a drive-thru display.
Dates: Nov. 27 - Dec. 28th; closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and Christmas Eve (open Christmas Day)
