2026 Bull Run Festival of Lights
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Bull Run Festival of Lights, Northern Virginia’s largest drive-through holiday light experience! A family favorite for three decades, the Bull Run Festival of Lights dazzles with a 2.5-mile display of holiday and fairytale vignettes.
Enjoy time with family while staying warm and cozy as you slowly drive through the animated displays in Bull Run Regional Park (Centreville, VA). New displays are added every year–drive through the Winter Wonderland where it's always snowing and see the tallest light display yet.
The magic doesn't stop there–at the end of your drive, step into a world of wonder at the carnival where you can shop for unique treasures and meet friendly animals at the petting zoo.
PLEASE NOTE:
- YOU ONLY NEED TO BUY ONE TICKET PER VEHICLE
- Bull Run Festival of Lights is open nightly. Please refer to schedule for specific hours and dates of operation(opens in a new tab) for the Holiday Village, Carnival, and Holiday Stable & Camels. (opens in a new tab)
- Be advised, this is a rain or shine event.
- Tickets are non-refundable. You may REBOOK your ticket to another date and time PRIOR to your event.
- If the organizer cancels the event, your ticket will be refunded to your original payment type. Bus tickets are only available Nov. 14-Dec. 14 and Dec. 29-Jan. 3
CLOSURES:
Carnival CLOSED November 26, 2026 -The Village and Holiday Stable is open.
For customer support, please visit https://tickets.novaparks.com/support (opens in a new tab)
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Drive, walk, and smile into the holidays with NOVA Parks and enjoy three unique holiday light experiences in Northern Virginia.
Feel the magic of the holidays at the Bull Run Festival of Lights, Northern Virginia’s largest drive-through holiday light experience! A family favorite for three decades, the Bull Run Festival of Lights dazzles with a 2.5-mile display of holiday and fairytale vignettes. Enjoy time with family while staying warm and cozy as you slowly drive through the animated displays in Bull Run Regional Park (Centreville, VA).
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights is an elegant garden trail decorated with thousands of sparkling lights, perfect for a date night or family holiday outing. The half-mile walk through the enchanting Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna, VA) features lighted nature themes and animated displays along a paved wheelchair and stroller-accessible trail. Stay warm by sipping on a hot beverage (with or without spirits) as you walk and finish the evening with some tasty s’mores by the fire pit.
Enjoy a winter wonderland at Cameron Run Regional Park in Alexandria, VA. Bright Nights- The Winter Village at Cameron Run offers a fun, unstructured outdoor family experience where guests can explore stunning light displays, snap family photos and selfies, sip hot chocolate, enjoy snacks, warm up by the fire, and even play a round of lighted mini golf!
Please contact Customer Support with any questions about your tickets or event https://tickets.novaparks.com/support(opens in a new tab). Please note that all tickets are non-refundable, but may be rebooked to another date in advance of your event date and time.