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Christmas Lights in Amherst, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Amherst 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 Amherst and 13 more nearby (4 events, 3 parades, 3 tree lightings). 8 are free. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Amherst (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Amherst: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Amherst?
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 Amherst, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Amherst?
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 Amherst are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Amherst?
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 Amherst?
The earliest Amherst-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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