2022 Hampton Roads Holiday Lights
Looking for the perfect place to create magical holiday memories in Hampton Roads? Check out this Big List of our Favorite Holiday Lights!
Dominion Energy Garden of Lights 2022 at Norfolk Botanical Gardens - Norfolk
November 11, 2022 - January 1, 2023 5-9pm
Take a stroll through the Garden’s award-winning light show. With over 1.5 million twinkling lights- this magical experience is like no other in Virginia Beach. Norfolk Botanical Gardens has been putting on this light show for 29 years and still has surprises in store for viewers. The new NATO Tower and Conifer Garden will be covered in lights! Take a walk through the Mega Tree, one of the best places in the park to take a holiday photo. Planning ahead, purchase tickets here.
Busch Gardens Christmas Town (Purchase Tickets) - Williamsburg
November 11, 2022 - January 8, 2023
While located in Williamsburg, we cannot go without mentioning one of the World’s most beautiful theme parks being transformed into a winter wonderland! Enjoy one of the largest holiday light displays in North America. With so many exciting things to see definitely check out Santa’s workshop, Christmas Town Express, and ‘Twas that night ice skating show.
Chesapeake’s Deck the Hall - Chesapeake
November 24, 2022 - January 2, 2023
Come on down to City Hall in Chesapeake and see the beautiful light display from 6-9pm each night.
BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights at the Beach - Virginia Beach
November 18, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Come on down to Virginia Beach Oceanfront to explore the lights on the beach! This Hampton Roads tradition takes place each night. For pricing and to learn more visit Bayport’s website here.
Nature Nights Holiday Lights at the Virginia Living Museum - Newport News
Beginning in December, check here for dates
Take a walk on the outdoor trail of glittering lights and holiday spirit. This is a new experience just in time for the holidays!
WinterFest on the Wisconsin - Norfolk
November 9, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park - Suffolk
November 25- December 30,2022 5:30-9:30pm
Come enjoy a sprinkle of holiday cheer at the inaugural Suffolk Festival of Lights. This is a drive-through light display. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Christmas in the Country at Triple R Ranch - Chesapeake
December 1-23, 2022 5-8pm
Drive through the display of lights and also enjoy Dine-In meals with hayrides!
Holiday Wonder Walk at Hampton Coliseum - Hampton
December 19-25 from 5-8pm
The path begins from to the right of the Hampton Coliseum’s front door. The path leads you along the water’s edge and continues to Freeman Drive, crossing over the bridges and going through the woods. This free event is brightly lit to bask in the holiday spirit.