2022 Holiday Lights Guide for Northern Virginia

 
2022 Holiday Lights Guide

The Northern Virginia region is home to some spectacular light displays during the holiday season. 


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MEADOWLARK'S WINTER WALK OF LIGHTS


Take a walk through the magnificent Meadowlark Garden featuring thousands of lights, animated displays, nature themes, and more! The walk is on a paved walkway, and the garden is wheelchair and stroller accessible, Enjoy a warm beverage, (with or without spirits), and cap off the night with some s'mores!

The Winter walk of lights started November 11 and runs through January 8. Online tickets are required from December 9 to January 8 but are recommended for any night. 
Hours of Operation: 5:30pm-10:00pm
Ticket prices
Under 2: Free
All Ages: $16* - $18* in advance, $20/door
*Some online fees may apply

DMV WINTER LANTERN FESTIVAL

Winter Lantern Festival has come to the DMV area for its FIRST immersive Winter Lantern Festival! They are transforming Lerner Square with over 1000 Chinese lanterns and various lights displays. Wander through a wonderland of light that includes Chinese myths, legends, and zodiacs.

Runs from December 16 through February 12
Hours of operation: 5:00pm-10:00pm
Ticket price:
General Admission: $29.99 + fees
Kids: $17.99 + fees 

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BULL RUN FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND HOLIDAY VILLAGE

The Bull Run Festival of lights is a 2.5 mile drive-through of festive light displays that is put together yearly. Take a drive and soak up the large variety of lights and displays, and afterwards, take a walk through the Holiday Village and Carnival. 

Runs from November 11, through January 8

Festival of Lights Hours:
Monday - Thursday nights 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday nights 5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

HOLIDAY VILLAGE DATES AND TIMES:

Open every night (weather permitting) from November 11 through January 8
5 :30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday
5 :30p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday and Holiday nights

CARNIVAL DATES AND TIMES:

Open every night (weather permitting) from November 11 through January 1.
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Monday - Thursday
5:30-10:00pm Friday-Sunday and holiday nights

Cost: $30/per vehicle online - $40/per vehicle at door*
*Vehicles with more than 15 people cost extra

 


CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATIONS AT MOUNT VERNON

Join Mount Vernon for a family-friendly celebration of the holiday season with an enchanted evening of Christmas Illuminations. Go for a tour of the Mansion, then a walk around the grounds which will be decorated with wintry lights, followed by a fireworks show. You'll hear classic holiday music and patriotic inspirational quotes on the Bowling Green.

December 16 & 17, 2022
5:30pm - 8:30pm
General Public Adults: $60 with Mansion Tour and $58 without Tour
Youth: $38 with Mansion Tour and $36 without Tour
$10 discount for Mount Vernon members

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"Tacky" Lights

For information on houses with great lights displays, visit the link above to Holly's Tacky Christmas Lights