Tanglewood Festival of Lights in Clemmons runs Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027, 6 to 11 p.m. nightly, and costs $20 to $28 per family vehicle depending on the day and how you pay. It is a drive-through display of more than one million LED lights at Tanglewood Park in Forsyth County. Prices and rules below were read from the Forsyth County parks page on 2026-10-18.
Prices per vehicle
| When | Cash | Card |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | $20 | $23 |
| Friday to Sunday | $25 | $28 |
| Discount nights: Nov 16, 17, 23 and 24 | $10 | $13 |
The price covers a family vehicle: cars, vans and trucks. Extras are separate: a carriage ride is $110 and a hayride is $190, both by reservation and in addition to admission.
What to know before you go
- Hours: 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. daily, Nov 13 to Jan 1.
- Rules: no riding in a pickup bed or on a connected trailer.
- S’moresville: marshmallow roasting in Gift Village; sticks are sold on site and outside food is not allowed for roasting.
- Dogs: Paws in the Park is a walk through the display with your dog on Nov 9 and 10; reserve a spot online (price not published).
- Strollers and parking: not stated on the page we read.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Tanglewood Festival of Lights cost?
$20 to $28 per vehicle on regular nights ($20 cash or $23 card Monday to Thursday; $25 cash or $28 card Friday to Sunday), and $10 cash or $13 card on the four discount nights.
When does Tanglewood Festival of Lights open?
Nov 13, 2026, and it runs nightly from 6 to 11 p.m. through Jan 1, 2027.
Can you bring your dog to Tanglewood Festival of Lights?
The page we read lists a dog walk on Nov 9 and 10 (Paws in the Park, reservation required). It does not say whether dogs are allowed in vehicles on other nights, so call the park office first.
Do you pay per person or per car?
Per family vehicle. Carriage and hayride rides are extra.
Sources
- Forsyth County Parks, Tanglewood Festival of Lights, checked 2026-10-18
More lights and holiday events: see the Triad events page. For free days outdoors, see the State Parks Passport.
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