# Lights on the Neuse: Christmas Hayride & Holiday Barn > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 27 – Dec 24 · 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Boyette Family Farms, 1620 Loop Rd, Clayton, NC 27527 - Ages: All ages (tractor-pulled open-air hayride through holiday lights, 3D glasses included, Santa visits in the Christmas barn) - Price: $12.00 per person (includes hayride and 3D glasses); children 2 and under free; s'mores kits and cookie decorating available for purchase. - Organizer: Boyette Family Farms - Official page: https://lightsontheneuse.com - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/raleigh/activities/lights-on-the-neuse-christmas-hayride-and-holiday-barn--listing-79da7d2399895f4619bc1d6c ## About 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. 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