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Christmas Lights in Portsmouth, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Portsmouth this season are Christmas in the Country at Triple R Ranch (Dec 4 – Dec 19), Holiday Trail of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park (Nov 27 – Dec 30). We've mapped 1 display in Portsmouth and 22 more nearby (5 events, 5 walk-thrus, 4 tree lightings). 15 are free. 6 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Portsmouth (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Portsmouth: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Portsmouth?
Popular picks this season include Christmas in the Country at Triple R Ranch (Dec 4 – Dec 19), Holiday Trail of Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park (Nov 27 – Dec 30) and WinterFest on the Wisconsin (Nov 13 – Jan 2). In all, 23 displays are mapped in and around Portsmouth, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Portsmouth?
Free options include Christmas in the Country at Triple R Ranch, Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park, WinterFest on the Wisconsin and Winter Nature Nights at the Virginia Living Museum. 15 of the 23 displays near Portsmouth are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Portsmouth?
Yes. Christmas in the Country at Triple R Ranch (Drive-thru free; Meal with Santa $15-$35), Festival of Lights at Sleepy Hole Park (Free) and Suffolk Festival of Lights (Free). 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 Portsmouth?
Yes. Holiday Trail of Lights, Dominion Energy Garden of Lights and Christmas Light Trail Ride. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Portsmouth?
The earliest Portsmouth-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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