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Christmas Lights in New Kent, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in New Kent this season are Winter Lantern Festival at Jamestown Settlement (From Nov 6), The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations (Nov 30 – Jan 3) and New Kent Grand Illumination (Nov 29 – Nov 29). We've mapped 1 display in New Kent and 4 more nearby (2 events, 1 tree lighting, 1 walk-thru). 4 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near New Kent (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in New Kent: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in New Kent?
Popular picks this season include Winter Lantern Festival at Jamestown Settlement (From Nov 6), The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations (Nov 30 – Jan 3), New Kent Grand Illumination (Nov 29 – Nov 29) and Henrico Holiday Express Tour (Dec 8 – Dec 10). In all, 5 displays are mapped in and around New Kent, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in New Kent?
Free options include Winter Lantern Festival at Jamestown Settlement, The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations, New Kent Grand Illumination and Henrico Holiday Express Tour. 4 of the 5 displays near New Kent are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in New Kent?
Yes. Grand Illumination. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in New Kent?
The earliest New Kent-area displays turn on Nov 6, 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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