We track 2 displays in Davidson — the 5th-densest city for lights in North Carolina. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Davidson that means about 5:07 PM in early December and 5:08 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:37 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Davidson typically drop to around 30°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 5:07 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Dec 15 | 5:08 PM | 5:37 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:13 PM | 5:42 PM |
Freeresidentiallife-sized sleigh and reindeer photo op2024 Charlotte Five holiday light contest winner
Winner of the 2024 Charlotte Five holiday light contest, this Davidson home invites visitors to take photos with its life-sized sleigh and reindeer.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
Freeresidentialfront and back yard displaywalking pathparking in cul-de-sac at street end
A Davidson home with lights filling both the front and back yards, connected by a walking path; visitors park in the cul-de-sac at the end of the street.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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