Is High Flying Lights free?
Yes. High Flying Lights is completely free to enjoy — there are no tickets and no reservations.
Where is High Flying Lights located?
1200 Baron Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173 — in the Weddington area of Union County, near Charlotte.
What are the show hours?
The show runs nightly during each season. The Halloween show runs from dark until 10:00 PM, and the Christmas show runs from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM.
Does the show run every night?
Yes. During the Halloween and Christmas seasons, High Flying Lights runs every night.
When does the Halloween show begin?
The Halloween show begins in mid-September (around September 15) and runs through October.
When does the Christmas show begin?
The Christmas show begins in early November and runs through the end of December.
Do I need tickets or reservations?
No. The show is free and open to everyone — no tickets or reservations are needed.
What radio station should I use?
Tune your car radio to 92.5 FM once you're in close proximity to the property.
Can I listen from my phone?
Should visitors stay in their cars?
Yes. Please enjoy the show from your vehicle and watch from the street.
How long is the show?
The soundtrack rotates through 20+ songs, so you can stay for a few favorites or watch the whole playlist — it's up to you.
Is the Halloween show scary?
No. The Halloween show is designed to be whimsical and family-friendly — pumpkins, friendly ghosts, and playful scenes, with nothing frightening.
How many lights are in the show?
More than 100,000 individually controllable RGB pixels, each programmed to move in time with the music.
What is PulseMesh?
PulseMesh is a free app that streams the show's synchronized audio directly to your phone, so you can listen without using your car radio.
What is xLights?
xLights is the software used to program and sequence the display — every song is mapped frame by frame so the lights hit each beat.
Where should I enter the neighborhood?
Please enter only from New Town Road. See the
Visit page for the full traffic-flow map and directions.
Is the display suitable for young children?
Yes. Both the Halloween and Christmas shows are family-friendly and enjoyable for all ages.
Can I donate?
The show is free, but if it brings your family some joy, please consider supporting
HOPE of Union County, an independent nonprofit that helps local families.