CHRISTMAS TREE AND LIGHT DISPLAYS
Land of Lights is happening at the Franklin County Recreation Park
through December 25! This drive-thru display is a 1/2 mile loop with over
50,000 Christmas lights and unique displays with your entire family. The
event is free to attend, but cash donations are accepted.
Illuminations Explore Park is happening at the Roanoke County
Explore Park through December 30! Enjoy over 650,000 lights and
unique displays along the ½ mile walking path through the woods. The
event will also feature a special Christmas market, campfires, and
materials for roasting marshmallows. They’re closed December 24-25.
Tickets must be purchased in advance via
https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/545/Illuminights.
(56 Roanoke River Parkway Rd or 3900 Rutrough Rd)
Lights at Legacy is happening in Lynchburg through December 31!
Enjoy this drive-through light display throughout the holiday season. (1971
English Tavern Rd)
Spring Oak at Bedford “Elks Home” Lights Display in Bedford is
happening from 5 PM – 10 PM through December 31! Enjoy this drive-
through light display with an optional donation. (931 Ashland Ave)
High Country Lights is happening in Galax at 6 PM nightly in Felts
Park through January 1! This musical light show features 125,000
Christmas lights choreographed to your favorite sounds of the season and
centers around fun, joy, and excitement for children of all ages. Enjoy
carriage rides, food trucks, Santa visits, and selfie areas that fill the park
with Christmas magic. Admission is free, and any cancellations will be
updated on their Facebook page or by calling 336.756.7529.
Presented by Johnson Family Chevrolet and hosted by the City of Galax
Tourism and Galax Parks and Recreation.
Liberty Lake Park Lights Display is happening in Bedford through
January 1 from 5 PM to 11 PM! Enjoy this drive-through light display. (939
Burks Hill Rd)
Botetourt Chamber Tinsel Trail is happening at Historic Fincastle
through January 1! Get your camera ready to take pictures of the many
Christmas trees decorated by community businesses and organizations
in Fincastle and stroll through the charming downtown. (23 South
Roanoke St)
Fashions for Evergreens Holiday Tree display is happening at the
Hotel Roanoke Conference Center through January 1 from 6AM-10PM!
Walkthrough and enjoy over 25 beautifully decorated trees displayed
throughout the historic property. It’s a great setting for family holiday
photos, and you can vote for your favorite trees which support the local
United Way. The trees are sponsored and decorated by local businesses
and organizations. (110 Shenandoah Ave, NE)
Deck the Rails is happening at the Virginia Museum of Transportation
in Roanoke through January 2! Walkthrough the festive holiday trees
and holiday decorations in the museum will provide great photo
opportunities. They’re open Tuesday – Saturday from 10AM-5PM and
Sunday 1PM-5PM. (303 Norfolk Ave SW)
Bedford Festival of Trees is happening at the Bedford Area Welcome
Center through January 5 from 9 AM – 5 PM! Walkthrough and enjoy a
variety of trees decorated by local businesses and organizations with
the theme of “A Christmas to Remember” daily. Vote for your favorites
with a $1 donation to benefit local charities displayed. (816 Burks Hill
Rd, Bedford)
Enjoy the Bright Nights on the Bluff Walk in Downtown Lynchburg
through January 14! Visitors can enjoy the lights on trees and displays
throughout the walk. The Bluff Walk is between Jefferson St and
Commerce St. Entrances can occur from the Craddock Terry Hotel terrace
level or down from the Community Market.