Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
Cameron Run transforms into an outdoor winter village filled with dazzling light displays and photo opportunities such as a walk-through tree, giant wreath, and lighted stars. Visitors can challenge themselves with lighted mini golf, an interactive scavenger hunt, and a giant maze. Concessions are available at Slice n’ Ice alongside fire pits for roasting marshmallows.
What to Expect
Outdoor holiday village with light displays, lighted mini golf, and a maze.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Alexandria
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
NOVA Parks
Food & Drink
Slice n’ Ice offers pizza, hot dogs, donut holes, hot chocolate, coffee, cold beverages, and s’mores kits for roasting over outdoor fire pits.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with children
Vibe
Festive and playful
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Online: $9; on-site: $12. Prices do not include applicable tax and transaction fees.
- Parking: Free parking.
- Pets: Only service animals are permitted, and leash laws apply.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your tickets online rather than on-site, because online tickets cost less and promo codes only work for online purchases.
- Ticket sales for the 2026 season open October 12, so pick your date early, since rebooking later depends on what's still available.
- If bad weather is coming, rebook before your ticket date, because the event runs rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable.
- Buy a souvenir cup with your first hot chocolate, since refills in that cup are discounted for the rest of your visit.
- Pick up a s'mores kit at Slice n' Ice and head to the fire pits to roast marshmallows between the light displays.
Special Events & Promotions
- New this year: lighted mini golf, a scavenger hunt and a giant maze.
- Promo codes work online only and aren't valid on every date.
- S'mores kits are sold separately for roasting marshmallows at the fire pits.
- Buy a souvenir cup to get discounted hot chocolate refills.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's new this year?
This season adds lighted mini golf, a scavenger hunt and a giant maze to the light displays.
What food and drink is there?
Slice n' Ice serves hot chocolate, coffee, cold drinks, pizza, hot dogs and donut holes. You can also buy a s'mores kit and roast marshmallows over a fire pit.
What happens if it rains?
The event goes ahead rain or shine, and tickets are non-refundable. The purchaser can rebook to another date before the original ticket date, but another date isn't guaranteed to have space.
What are the photo spots?
Favorites include the walk-thru tree and photo frame, the giant wreath and the lighted design stars.
Can I buy souvenirs?
Yes. The shop sells light-up wands and swords, blinky jewelry and headbands, hand warmers, gloves and a commemorative ornament.
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