Christmas lights in Denton, North Carolina

We track 1 display in Denton. Every one of them is free to visit.

When to go

Displays here switch on around sunset. In Denton that means about 5:07 PM in early December and 5:09 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 Denton typically drop to around 30°F.

DateSunsetFully dark
Dec 15:07 PM5:35 PM
Dec 155:09 PM5:37 PM
Dec 255:13 PM5:42 PM

All 1 display in Denton

Country Christmas Train

Handy Dandy Railroad, Denton Farm Park · Denton, North Carolina

Select dates November 28 - December 23, 2025 · typically dusk – 10 PM

Freeattraction1.5-mile train ride past lightslive nativitydancing elvesSanta photos at the depotGingerbread House with cookies

The Handy Dandy Railroad at Denton Farm Park carries riders along a 1.5-mile track past Christmas lights, a live nativity, and dancing elves, with Santa photos at the depot and cookies at the Gingerbread House.

✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season

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