Charlottesville Christmas Lights 2025

Charlottesville's Downtown Mall becomes a magical winter wonderland for 'Magic on the Mall,' offering five weeks of festive holiday events. Engage in a fun Elf on the Shelf scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes, and explore the Peppermint...

Experience Virginia's premier holiday light show at Boar's Head Resort's Winter Wander Trail of Lights. This magical half-mile illuminated stroll around Heritage Lake features dazzling displays like the new Glistening Grove with synchronized music, a towering Welcome Tree, and whimsical...

Step into a magical winter wonderland at Veritas Vineyard and Winery's Illuminated Light Show. This dazzling walking trail winds through the vines, offering a spectacular display of lights after dark. It's a perfect, family-friendly outing, ideal for a romantic date...

Step into a magical Christmas Wonderland at Creative Works Farm, their premier holiday event and the biggest annual fundraiser for Camp LIGHT. This enchanting experience supports vital programs for special needs and at-risk youth. Join them for festive lights, holiday...

Staunton's Gypsy Hill Park becomes a breathtaking fairyland of holiday lights for its 20th year. This beloved community event transforms 214 acres into a dazzling spectacle, visible each evening from dusk until late. It's a free and open-to-the-public celebration perfect...

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the 30th annual Candlelight Processional and Community Tree Lighting. This beloved event begins with a candlelit procession down Main Street, led by Santa and Mrs. Claus in a charming horse-drawn carriage. The...

Downtown Ashland hosts a FREE mile-long holiday light display and illuminates six weeks of special events like a Grand Illumination on November 22, a market & parade on November 23, caroling every Saturday and a New Years Eve Party at...

Step into a tacky wonderland at the CarMax Tacky Light Run! This unique event transforms Richmond's beloved holiday light tradition into an unforgettable experience. Participants can run or walk a festive 6k through the dazzling Walton Park neighborhood, surrounded by...

Embark on a magical holiday journey at Virginia's largest drive-thru synchronized light and music show. This spectacular event features over three million Christmas lights spread across a 2.5-mile route, all perfectly synchronized to festive music broadcast directly to your car's...