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Christmas Lights in Midlothian, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Midlothian this season are Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights (Nov 23 – Jan 3), Light Up the Tracks (Nov 21 – Jan 1) and CarMax Tacky Light Run (Dec 12 – Dec 12). We've mapped 2 displays in Midlothian and 10 more nearby (4 events, 4 parades, 2 walk-thrus). 8 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Midlothian (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Midlothian: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Midlothian?
Popular picks this season include Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights (Nov 23 – Jan 3), Light Up the Tracks (Nov 21 – Jan 1), CarMax Tacky Light Run (Dec 12 – Dec 12) and The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations (Nov 30 – Jan 3). In all, 12 displays are mapped in and around Midlothian, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Midlothian?
Free options include Light Up the Tracks, The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations, Colonial Heights Christmas Parade and Henrico Holiday Express Tour. 8 of the 12 displays near Midlothian are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Midlothian?
Yes. Colonial Heights Christmas Parade, 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 Midlothian?
The earliest Midlothian-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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