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Christmas Lights in Fairfax, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Fairfax this season are Bright Nights at Cameron Run Regional Park (Nov 14 – Jan 3), Bull Run Festival of Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 3) and Light Yards (Nov 23 – Jan 1). We've mapped 2 displays in Fairfax and 28 more nearby (10 walk-thrus, 6 tree lightings, 5 home displays). 22 are free. 10 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Fairfax (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Fairfax: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Fairfax?
Popular picks this season include Bright Nights at Cameron Run Regional Park (Nov 14 – Jan 3), Bull Run Festival of Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 3), Light Yards (Nov 23 – Jan 1) and Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park (Nov 20 – Dec 27). In all, 30 displays are mapped in and around Fairfax, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Fairfax?
Free options include Light Yards, Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Frosted at Franklin Park and Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple. 22 of the 30 displays near Fairfax are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Fairfax?
Yes. Bull Run Festival of Lights ($30 per car or van online (buses $75)) and Winter Lights Festival ($15 per car Mon-Thu, $25 Fri-Sun). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Fairfax?
Yes. Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park, Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple and Old Town Fairfax Festival of Lights & Carols. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Fairfax?
The earliest Fairfax-area displays turn on Nov 7, 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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