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Christmas Lights in Altavista, VA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Altavista this season are Holiday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest (Dec 4 – Dec 18), Grand Illumination at Old City Cemetery (Dec 4 – Jan 1) and Lynchburg Tacky Lights Tour (Dec 10 – Dec 12). We've mapped 1 display in Altavista and 13 more nearby (4 events, 3 tree lightings, 3 parades). 8 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Altavista Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Altavista, VA Β· Free

Near Altavista (within 25 miles)

Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at River Ridge

Tree lighting Β· Lynchburg, VA Β· Free

Opens soon

19 miNov 13 – Nov 13

Holiday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest

Walk-thru Β· Lynchburg, VA Β· $30 per person; reservations required

Opens soon

21 miDec 4 – Dec 18

Lynchburg Christmas Parade

Parade Β· Lynchburg, VA Β· Free (not listed)

Opens soon

21 miDec 6 – Dec 6

Grand Illumination at Old City Cemetery

Walk-thru Β· Lynchburg, VA Β· $10 per car suggested donation

Opens soon

22 miDec 4 – Jan 1

Lynchburg Tacky Lights Tour

Event Β· Lynchburg, VA Β· $110 per group (up to 11)

Opens soon

22 miDec 10 – Dec 12

Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk

Event Β· Lynchburg, VA Β· Free (not listed; confirm)

Opens soon

23 miNov 22 – Jan 3

Christmas at Hydaway

Event Β· Lynchburg, VA Β· Not listed

Opens soon

18 miDec 3 – Dec 5

Drive-Thru Live Nativity

Drive-thru Β· Lynchburg, VA Β· Not listed

Opens soon

21 miDec 3 – Dec 5

Bedford Festival of Trees

Event Β· Bedford, VA Β· See source

20 mi

Bedford Christmas Parade

Parade Β· Bedford, VA Β· Free

20 mi

Bedford Community Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Bedford, VA Β· Free

20 mi

Amherst Christmas Parade

Parade Β· Amherst, VA Β· Free

23 mi

Christmas Lights at Spring Oak at Bedford

Light show Β· Bedford, VA Β· Free

23 mi

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Christmas lights in Altavista: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Altavista?

Popular picks this season include Holiday Candlelight Tours at Poplar Forest (Dec 4 – Dec 18), Grand Illumination at Old City Cemetery (Dec 4 – Jan 1), Lynchburg Tacky Lights Tour (Dec 10 – Dec 12) and Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk (Nov 22 – Jan 3). In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around Altavista, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Altavista?

Free options include Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk, Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting at River Ridge, Lynchburg Christmas Parade and Christmas Lights at Spring Oak at Bedford. 8 of the 14 displays near Altavista are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Altavista?

Yes. Drive-Thru Live Nativity (Not listed). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.

When do Christmas lights start in Altavista?

The earliest Altavista-area displays turn on Nov 13, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.

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