Lights on the Neuse: Christmas Hayride & Holiday Barn

About this adventure

Lights on the Neuse at Boyette Family Farms in Clayton delivers a heartwarming down-home country holiday celebration on the banks of the Neuse River. The centerpiece of the attraction is a tractor-pulled open-air hayride through more than a mile of brilliant animated Christmas light displays, featuring synchronized musical trees, glowing farm animals, festive scenes, and illuminated holiday arches. Every guest receives special 3D Christmas glasses that turn each twinkle into glowing snowflakes or stars. After the hayride, families can visit the Christmas Barn to meet Santa Claus, roast marshmallows for s'mores over outdoor fire pits, decorate fresh sugar cookies, and enjoy warm apple cider. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Farm grounds around the Christmas Barn and concession area are packed dirt and gravel; wagon and stroller parking is provided right next to the hayride boarding platforms. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Permanent heated restrooms with baby changing counters are situated inside the Christmas Barn; picnic tables and wooden benches around fire pits provide comfortable spots to rest. • Age Suitability: Designed for all ages from infants to grandparents. Babies can sit securely in an adult's lap on the hayride, while toddlers and elementary kids are captivated by the 3D light effects. • Sensory Tips: The tractor engine provides a steady gentle background rumble. The 3D glasses provide high visual excitement; children can easily remove them if the visual effect becomes too intense.