Gather your group together for a drive, walk, or ride through a winter wonderland of twinkling holiday lights. With our area’s traditional walk/drive through displays there’s plenty of holiday cheer and sparkle to be found!
Here’s our list of light displays on our list are guaranteed to make you feel merry and bright!
Holiday on the Farm
December 2 – December 10
Fridays & Saturdays
5:30pm – 8:30pm
Frying Pan Farm Park
Herndon, VA
Come celebrate the holidays at Frying Pan Farm Park with an evening of wagon rides, indoor activities, food, animal interactions, campfires, and more!
Wish Tree Shows
November 19 – January 1
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Village at Leesburg
Leesburg, VA
Enjoy a dazzling light show from our WISH Tree — the only WISH Tree on the East Coast — beginning at dusk every evening. Don’t forget you can send your wish to Santa at the North Pole by donating at our WISH Tree! All donations will directly benefit Mobile Hope.
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights
Through January 8, 2022
November 11 – December 8
5:30pm – 10:00pm
Prime Nights – December 9 – January 8
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Vienna, VA
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights is an elegant garden trail decorated with thousands of sparkling lights. The half-mile walk through the enchanting Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna, VA) features lighted nature themes and animated displays along a paved wheelchair and stroller-accessible trail. Stay warm by sipping on a hot beverage (with or without spirits) as you walk and s’mores to finish out the evening.
Bull Run Festival of Lights
Through January 8, 2022
Monday – Thursday nights
5:30pm – 9:30pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday nights
5:30pm – 10:00pm
Holidays include November 26, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1
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 2022 Festival of Lights is the season’s best and brightest activity to enjoy with your family and friends!
DC Winter Lantern Festival
December 16 – February 23
Open Friday – Sunday from 12/16/22 – 12/23/22
Open Daily from 12/23/22 – 01/01/23
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Lerner Town Square at Tysons II
Tysons, VA
Winter Lantern Festival comes to the DMV area for its FIRST immersive DC Winter Lantern Festival!
Wander through a wonderland of light that includes Chinese myths, legends, and zodiacs. In addition, we’ll have handmade lanterns encompassing a world of ice, including displays of mammoths, polar bears, and penguins. We’ll also have interactive light swings, see-saws, and tunnels. Be prepared to indulge your friends, family, and yourself in photo opportunities!
