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Magic of Lights drive-through at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek continues through Jan 2

POSTED BY
Jody Mace

There’s a new festive attraction in Raleigh this holiday season, adding to the Triangle’s list of impressive Christmas light displays.

Magic of Lights is a drive-through attraction that will be taking place at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek.

We have put together a huge list of holiday events in the Triangle, including parades, festivals, markets, Santa visits, and more. Check out our growing day by day list of holiday events in the Triangle!

Magic of Lights is being presented at 20 venues, including Raleigh, and entertains 5 million guests annually.

Guests will weave through a spectacular one-mile holiday lights display with various holiday light features.

The experience will feature themed light displays using LED technology and digital animations. Enjoy the drive-through Blizzard Tunnel, the 12 Days of Christmas, Winter Wonderland and The Night Before Christmas.

Dates and times of Magic of Lights

Magic of Lights will be taking place from November 19th, 2021, through January 2nd, 2022, with tickets on sale now.

  • Sunday to Thursday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The event does NOT take place New Year’s Eve.

Ticket prices

Tickets are per car, and range from $20 to $32 when purchased in advance, and $30 to $40 at the gate, as available. The price varies by the date, with Monday to Thursdays, and nights earlier in the season being less expensive.

If you want to go for $20 a car, plan on going on a Monday to Thursday through December 9th, 2021.

Purchase tickets for Magic of Lights.

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Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

3801 Rock Quarry Road
Raleigh, NC

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Comments

  11. Beth Caves says

    What a blessing! My fave family tradition is driving around to take in the beautiful displays! I’ve just moved back here and this is one event that I would certainly use to carry on the tradition! Thanks for this chance!;

  20. Debra Wicker Superville says

    Love this newsletter. Keep it coming. A free ticket for this light show would be great

  25. Maria Lundberg says

    Fantastic light show – the best one in the Triangle! I’d love be to take my family to see it on the 23rd. Even the dog loves Christmas lights! 🌲🐶

  26. Debbie Schaeffer says

    Would love to share the lights with my family!
    Happy Holidays Triangle on the Cheap. Love your emails!

  27. Donna Leeper says

    Would live to go but I’m having majir back surgery the 23. I would love for my family to go and tell me all about it

  34. Chemise Overton-Davis says

    Jungle bells jingle bells more TOTC please! So glad to have come across this newsletter. Happy holidays

  39. KATRINA CASE says

    From my home to yours: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all those less fortunate. May the Season bring Joy & Peace to you & your Family! Please be Safe Out There!

  65. Robert Barefoot says

    Kids have got to old for Santa type stuff so this would be a great thing we could do as a family.

  84. Beverly Henkel says

    Would love to win a trip through the lights since I can’t go home to be with family for Christmas 🎄

  86. S says

    Thank you for your newsletter! I love keeping up with what’s going on locally! I’d love to go to see these lights!

  99. Kaylee says

    I love triangle on the cheap and the emails I get from them! Would love to win this for my family!

  104. Jacqueline Muragas says

    I would love to win this for my kids both have birthdays this month and I know this would create a magical experience for them this holiday season!

  112. Carol G. says

    Winning this ticket would be the highlight of Christmas this year! Thank you Triangle on the Cheap for such a great contest!

  115. Erin Walker says

    Merry Christmas! I love these emails and would love to win a free viewing of all these magical lights.

  118. KAROLYN says

    My husband and I always check your e-mails for fun ideas of what to do in the Triangle. We have subscribed for the last few years. THANKS for keeping us up-to-date.

  120. Catherine says

    Free ticket? Yes please! Thanks for all your efforts to bring us this awesome newsletter. 🙂

  122. Victoria Ramires says

    This is a great newsletter! Would enjoy taking my daughters see magic of lights! ❤️

  130. pamela says

    Triangle on the Cheap- Thank you for your fun offer! Especially this year I really look to you for help with saving financially. This looks so fun. I’ll watch my email. Merry-Merry!

  140. Paula Edwards says

    This is my first time hearing about this event. I would love to experience this with my children. Merry Christmas!

  143. Alan Rosenberg says

    I will bring my wife and my harmonica to the Festival of Lights. I will play the harmonica as we drive thru. This will add a touch of class…

  147. Mary Jo Oakley says

    My family and I enjoy the beauty and creativity of the Magic of Lights. It would be fun to have a night to celebrate the Holiday Season and to make this a tradition !!!

  150. Erin Shepard says

    Love the Triangle on the Cheap newsletter and website! Thank you for all you do to inform locals of the fun, affordable events around the triangle.

    Merry Christmas and Happy New year!

    P.S. Pick me for the light show please! 🙂

  161. Jen Mumford says

    My girls would love this! We were supposed to go to see the lights but had to give up the tickets because our dog passed away.

  170. Allison says

    I love this site! Thanks for taking the time to create this list of activities and events taking place in the Triangle and surrounding areas.

  176. Liz Godkin says

    Thank you so much for all your newsletters. I’ve already taken advantage of a few of the events, and I’ve always wanted to see these lights. Merry Christmas!

  179. Angela Limthong says

    Thank you for keeping my family up-to-date on what we can do around our home, especially now around the holidays!

  181. Franchesca Tong says

    It’s the first year that all three of our children are “too old” for this. But my husband and I are still very young at heart. Wish we could enjoy a night of lights!

  182. Mike S says

    Thanks for the time and effort you put in to this publication. I’ve definitely taken advantage of it in the past. Merry Christmas!

  183. Loraine says

    Thank you for your newsletter filled with such great ideas for all ages!
    Happiest of holidays to you!

  184. Kelsey says

    Would love to win to take my daughter to see the lights! We haven’t had a chance yet this year.

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