Leland in Lights
The light display program in Founders Park kicks off on Dec. 4, 2021, with a free, family-friendly celebration featuring warm drinks, sweet treats, train rides through the lights, and Santa. This event is a community benefit and is considered a best-kept secret for thousands of families that make their way through Leland for the Christmas season. Read more about this celebration.
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NC Eat & Play selected as the statewide partner of Leland in Lights
NC Eat & Play is proud to be the statewide partner of Leland in Lights and the Town of Leland’s Christmas activities.
Leland in Lights Grand Illumination Recap
The Leland in Lights Grand Illumination was so successful, I thought to myself, “I am so proud to be here.” Read more about this festive event and my favorite moments from the evening.
Reasons I Love Small-Town Christmas Displays
When compared to their extravagant counterparts, small town Christmas displays can be easy to overlook, but shouldn’t be missed.
Holly Days of Play in Leland
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Celebrate Christmas in Leland | Warm Drinks, Sweet Treats
Christmas in Leland is a special time of year when the town officials, locals, and tourists are entranced with lights.
A Letter From Santa | See You Soon at Leland in Lights!
Leland in Lights is coming up quickly and the man in red will be there! Santa Claus has been cordially invited to attend and even sent a letter to your children telling them how excited he his.
Leland Gift Guide
Leland may be a small town, but there are a few great opportunities to gift a family member or friend a product or experience from a local business.
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Leland in Lights FAQ
What are the dates and times for the Christmas lights display?
Where will the Christmas light display take place?
What is the cost of the Christmas lights display?
What kind of family-friendly activities will there be at the lights display?
On December 4th, at the Grand Illumination, families can witness the entire Leland in Lights display go live for the 2021 holiday season. Children will have the opportunity to write a letter to Santa, visit Santa’s workshop, and take a photo with him. There will also be train rides through the park and light display on the brand new Leland Express.
The Leland in Lights display will be up December 4 – January 9, with lights on at sunset each evening.
On December 11, Movies in the Park series will feature Elf at Founders Park, with the Leland in Lights display twinkling in the background.
Two Jingle Jogs (running group meet-ups for all paces) will happen December 12 and January 5 at 5:30pm.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Will there be food and drinks available for purchase?
On December 4th, there will be food trucks: Brown Dog Coffee and Momma Rocks Desserts.
Is there parking available?
Will there be seating?
Will there be bathrooms?
Who do we contact with accessibility concerns?
