Gather your group together for a drive, walk, or ride through a winter wonderland of twinkling holiday lights. With our area’s traditional walk/drive through displays there’s plenty of holiday cheer and sparkle to be found!
Here’s our list of light displays on our list are guaranteed to make you feel merry and bright!
Winterfest 2023
Thursday, November 30 – Saturday, December 2
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Browns Chapel Park
1525 Browns Chapel Rd
Reston, VA 20194
Free for RA Members, $8 for non-members ages 3-17, and $18 for non-members 18+
Reston Association is proud to host the inaugural Winterfest. Stroll through a self-guided walk as we ‘Light up the Park’. Join us for festive music, vendors for holiday shopping, bonfires and smores, drinks, a pop-up bar, and food options.
Holiday on the Farm
December 1 – December 16
Fridays
4:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturdays
4:30pm – 7:45pm
Frying Pan Farm Park
Herndon, VA
$15 person pre-sale
$20 per person at gate
Reservations recommended
Come celebrate the holidays at Frying Pan Farm Park with an evening of wagon rides, indoor activities, food, animal interactions, campfires and visits with Santa.
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights
Through January 7, 2022
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens
Vienna, VA
$18 online
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights is an elegant garden trail aglow with countless sparkling lights. Take an evening walk through the enchanting Meadowlark Botanical Gardens adorned with lighted trees and displays featuring nature, winter, and holiday themes. Our half-mile Winter Walk paved trail is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Sip on a cozy, hot beverage (with or without spirits) as you walk and roast marshmallows for your s’mores to finish out the evening.
Bull Run Festival of Lights
Through January 7, 2022
Monday – Thursday nights
5:30pm – 9:30pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Holiday nights
5:30pm – 10:00pm
Holidays include November 23 & 24, December 24, 25, 31, and January 1
Bull Run Regional Park
Centreville, VA
$30.00 per vehicle online
Every year from November until just after New Year’s Day, you can experience the Bull Run Festival of Lights, 2.5 miles illuminated by holiday light displays. Drive the festival route from the comfort of your car; turn off your headlights and just follow the magical glow.
The 2023 Festival of Lights is the season’s best and brightest activity to enjoy with your family and friends!
DC Winter Lantern Festival
November 24 – February 18
Open Friday – Sunday
Open Daily on 12/22/23 – 12/31/23
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Lerner Town Square at Tysons II
8025 Galleria Dr
Tysons, VA 22102
Tickets start at $21.99 for adults
Step into a dazzling world of light with over 1000 Chinese lanterns; all handmade by artisans with decades of experience. A whimsical walk-through experience to light up and warm up the holiday season!
