Christmas Light Festivals in Northern Virginia

Vinicius MotaDMV

Surround yourself in dazzling Christmas Lights  in Northern Virginia

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!  Twinkling lights, animated characters, holiday cheer! NOVA residents can find a few sparkling Christmas Light Festivals close to home! Here are out top picks to get in the Christmas spirit!

  1. Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights: Rated as one of the best Christmas light festivals in Northern Virginia. Located in Vienna, Virginia Meadowlark Botanical Gardens offers its visitors a unique experience. To illustrate, Meadowlark features over 500,000 lights and displays on a .6 mile outdoor walking trail. Additionally, Animated displays with a nature themes delights visitors. Therefore, we strongly recommend to purchase the tickets in advance.  Opened from Nov. 11, 2020-Jan. 3, 2021. Address: 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna; VA. Prices: $9-$16
  2. Bull Run Festival of Lights: The annual Bull Run Festival of Lights holiday drive-through display brings cozy fun back to Northern Virginia.  Uniquely, Bull Run dazzles with a 2.5-mile drive-through display of sparkly lights. There, cars slowly make their way past and under the Festival of Lights holiday and fairytale vignettes that wow kids and adults. Nov. 6, 2020-Jan. 10, 2021. Address: 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville; VA. Price: $20-$30 per vehicle.
  3. Ice & Lights. The Winter Village at Cameron Run:

Important: Please note that each place can change their own visit policy due to Covid-19 situation in NOVA.

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