# Meadow Lights: Historic 30-Acre Christmas Light Display & Train Ride > Event for families in the Raleigh–Cary area (NC). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Dec 31 · 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Meadow Lights, 4545 NC-50 S, Benson, NC 27504 - Ages: All ages welcome (over 30 acres of walking light displays, miniature open-air train rides, vintage carousel, and candy store) - Price: Free admission to walk and view the 30-acre light displays; $3.00 per person for train ride; $3.00 for carousel ride. - Organizer: Meadow Lights / The Langdon Family - Official page: https://meadowlights.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 10, 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/meadow-lights-historic-30-acre-christmas-light-display-and-train-ride--listing-d920d31c74176e721b4ae5a0 ## About Operating for over 50 years, Meadow Lights is the oldest, largest, and most famous Christmas light display in eastern North Carolina, drawing families across multiple generations to rural Johnston County. Spanning over 30 illuminated acres, Meadow Lights features millions of sparkling bulbs arranged in ground displays, animated scenes, illuminated animal figures, and a life-sized glowing nativity. Families can ride miniature open-air passenger trains winding through the woods and light displays, hop on an illuminated vintage carousel, and explore the Old Country Store candy shop featuring over 300 varieties of old-fashioned candies, fudge, and holiday treats. Santa Claus visits nightly to hear Christmas wishes. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Ground pathways through the main light village and around the Old Country Store are unpaved but hard-packed gravel and dirt, easily navigable with all-terrain strollers or wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Restroom facilities are located near the train depot and candy shop; covered wooden picnic pavilions and benches offer relaxed seating to nurse or feed little ones. • Age Suitability: Wonderful for all ages from babies to great-grandparents. 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