Gather your group together for a drive, walk, or ride through a winter wonderland of twinkling holiday lights. From traditional walk/drive through displays to immersive and interactive experiences — there’s plenty of holiday cheer and sparkle to be found in this season’s light shows.
Here’s our list of light displays on our list are guaranteed to make you feel merry and bright!
Holiday Lights on the Farm
Through December 19, 2021
Friday – Sunday
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission:
$20 per car in advance;
$25 at the door
VIP Wagon rides: $150/family
Frying Pan Farm Park
Herndon, VA
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/frying-pan-park
Feel the magic of the season on a mile-long drive through thousands of twinkling lights, festive decorations and displays of live farm animals when Holiday Lights on the Farm returns to Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon, VA.
Click here to purchase tickets online or call the registration number between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm at 703-222-4664.
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights
Through January 2, 2022
November 11 – December 9
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Prime Nights – December 10 – January 2
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Online timed ticket purchase required for prime nights, recommended for ALL nights.
Admission:
$16 – 18 in advance
$20/door
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Vienna, VA
Winter Walk of Lights is illuminating the gardens for the 10th year with a self-guided with a designated, one-way asphalt trail. Every year from mid-November until just after New Year’s Day, the garden is transformed into a half-mile, animated light show. Revisit perennial favorites such as the Lakeside Lights, the Fountain of Lights, and the Holiday Nature Walk – and look for new displays each year. Guests may move along the pathways at their own pace.
Bull Run Festival of Lights
Through January 2, 2022
Monday – Thursday nights
5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday nights
5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Holidays include November 26, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1
Admission:
$30/per vehicle online
$40/per vehicle at door
Bull Run Regional Park
Centreville, VA
Every year from November until just after New Year’s Day, you can experience the Bull Run Festival of Lights, 2.5 miles illuminated by holiday light displays. Drive the festival route from the comfort of your car; turn off your headlights and just follow the magical glow. The 2021 Festival of Lights is the season’s best, brightest and socially distant activity to enjoy with your family and friends!
LuminoCity Festival
Through January 2, 2022
4:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission:
Kids (age 3 – 12): $22
General Admission: $32
Lumi’s VIP Ticket: $66
Roer’s Safari
Vienna, VA
Be ready to enter a world straight out of your wildest imaginations as you step into the unforgettably spectacular night of lights in Roer’s Zoofari. Set upon a world lit up with towering lit-up sculptures, The LuminoCity Festival will take you to a dazzling new world with Lumi, the LuminoCity mascot, as your guide. The immersive outdoor event will be a festive, and timed-entry experience for guests of all ages! There will be an an all-new exhibit entitled Lumi’s Utopia and they will be bringing back Lumi’s Friends this year for another exciting holiday festival.
The immersive experience is fun for all! Come with your friends, family, and loved ones. And make sure you have your camera ready to take photos with Lumi and the gang!
Holiday Road
Through January 2, 2022
5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission:
$29.99 – $34.99
depending on date
Morven Park
Leesburg, VA
Holiday Road, an immersive holiday experience featuring larger than life installations, thousands of lights and all of your favorite holiday cheer!
Tinsel!
Through January 22, 2022
Sunday – Thursday
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Friday – Saturday
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Closed on Thursday, 11/25 for the Thanksgiving holiday
Admission:
$28 – $39
depending on date
45425 Holiday Drive
Sterling, VA
Tinsel! Is Loudoun County’s newest winter festival featuring a unique collection of fully interactive, Holiday, light displays, local food trucks, wineries and breweries and fun-loving entertainment for all ages! Immerse yourself in one of many Washington Capitals experiences including photo ops, alumni and mascot appearances, Caps swag and more.
