We track 1 display in Matthews. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Matthews that means about 5:11 PM in early December and 5:12 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:41 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Matthews typically drop to around 32°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 5:11 PM | 5:39 PM |
| Dec 15 | 5:12 PM | 5:41 PM |
| Dec 25 | 5:17 PM | 5:45 PM |
Freeresidentialwalking path10 hidden elves to find
This Matthews display in the Fairhaven neighborhood runs nightly from 5 p.m. to midnight and includes a walking path through the yard. Ten of Santa's elves are hidden throughout the display for kids to find.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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