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Christmas Lights in Mount Vernon, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Mount Vernon 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 1 display in Mount Vernon and 27 more nearby (10 walk-thrus, 6 tree lightings, 4 events). 20 are free. 8 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Mount Vernon (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Mount Vernon: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Mount Vernon?
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, 28 displays are mapped in and around Mount Vernon, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Mount Vernon?
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. 20 of the 28 displays near Mount Vernon are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Mount Vernon?
Yes. Bull Run Festival of Lights ($30 per car or van online (buses $75)) and Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park ($20 per car). 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 Mount Vernon?
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 Mount Vernon?
The earliest Mount Vernon-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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