Illustration of a santa visit scene (The Greenbrier Tree Lighting Ceremony)
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The Greenbrier Tree Lighting Ceremony

Guests gather on the front lawn to sing along with caroling and warm up with hot chocolate. The celebration culminates with Santa's grand arrival to switch on thousands of sparkling holiday lights across the resort.

What to Expect

Santa lights the resort in thousands of sparkling holiday lights.

Event Details

Ages

All ages

Timed Entry

No

Organizer

The Greenbrier

Food & Drink

Complimentary hot chocolate is offered at the event.

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday visitors of all ages

Vibe

Festive and cozy

Energy Level

Low

Budget

Free

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Location

The Greenbrier
101 Main Street West, White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
White Sulphur Springs, WV
24986

Know Before You Go

  • Tickets: Complimentary.
  • Hours: 5:00pm.

Tips & Advice

  • Make sure you are a registered overnight guest, a member or a day guest, as attendance is limited to those groups.
  • The ceremony takes place on the front lawn, so dress warmly for an outdoor gathering.
  • Hot chocolate and caroling are part of the lawn gathering, so allow time to enjoy both before Santa’s arrival.
  • Choose one of the Saturday ceremonies within the event’s November-to-December run.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Admission is complimentary for registered overnight guests, members, and day guests.
  • The ceremony takes place every Saturday from November 28 through December 19.
  • Santa arrives at each Saturday ceremony.

Quick Actions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend the ceremony?

It is open to registered overnight guests, members and day guests.

What happens during the ceremony?

Guests gather on the front lawn for caroling and hot chocolate, then Santa arrives and lights the resort.

Is hot chocolate available?

Yes, hot chocolate is part of the gathering.

Can guests join in the caroling?

Yes, guests gather on the lawn for caroling.

Does Santa appear at the ceremony?

Yes, Santa makes a grand arrival and lights The Greenbrier.

Tags

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Contributors & Updates

Last Updated: Nov 2, 2026
Original Submitter: Sep 17, 2025 The Christmas Events Near Me editorial team