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Christmas Lights in Ashland, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Ashland this season are Light Up the Tracks (Nov 21 – Jan 1), Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights (Nov 23 – Jan 3) and CarMax Tacky Light Run (Dec 12 – Dec 12). We've mapped 3 displays in Ashland and 8 more nearby (4 events, 3 parades, 2 walk-thrus). 7 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Ashland (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Ashland: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Ashland?
Popular picks this season include Light Up the Tracks (Nov 21 – Jan 1), Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights (Nov 23 – Jan 3), CarMax Tacky Light Run (Dec 12 – Dec 12) and The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations (Nov 30 – Jan 3). In all, 11 displays are mapped in and around Ashland, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Ashland?
Free options include Light Up the Tracks, The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations, Ashland Grand Illumination and Ashland Olde Town Holiday Parade. 7 of the 11 displays near Ashland are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Ashland?
Yes. Dominion Energy Christmas Parade and Discover Richmond Tacky Lights Bus Tour. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Ashland?
The earliest Ashland-area displays turn on Nov 19, 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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