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Christmas Lights in Tysons, VA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Tysons 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 Tysons and 30 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

DC Winter Lantern Festival

Walk-thru · Tysons, VA · $25.99 adult, $18.99 youth (2025)

Near Tysons (within 25 miles)

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

Walk-thru · Vienna, VA · About $21 (regional guide); age 2 and under free

On now

3.4 miNov 11 – Jan 3

National Harbor Nightly Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · National Harbor, MD · Free

On now Music

14 miNov 7 – Dec 31

Mosaic District Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Fairfax, VA · Free

Opens soon

3.2 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Old Town Fairfax Festival of Lights & Carols

Event · Fairfax, VA · Free

Opens soon Music

6.7 miDec 5 – Dec 5

ZooLights at the Smithsonian's National Zoo

Walk-thru · Washington, DC · $10 admission; parking $30 advance, $40 day-of

Opens soon

9.1 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Deck the Alleys

Event · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

9.9 miDec 5 – Dec 12

CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

10 miNov 14 – Nov 14

National Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Washington, DC · Free to visit; ceremony tickets were by lottery (closed Nov. 4)

Opens soon Music

10 miDec 3 – Jan 1

Bright Nights at Cameron Run Regional Park

Walk-thru · Alexandria, VA · $9 online, $12 on-site (plus fees)

Opens soon

10 miNov 14 – Jan 3

District's Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Parade · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

11 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple

Walk-thru · Kensington, MD · Free (free timed parking pass required after 4:30 pm)

Opens soon Music

11 miDec 2 – Jan 1

Frosted at Franklin Park

Walk-thru · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

11 miNov 13 – Jan 9

Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park

Walk-thru · Washington, DC · From $29 adult, $24 ages 14-17, $19 ages 3-13

Opens soon Music

12 miNov 20 – Dec 27

Light Yards

Walk-thru · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 23 – Jan 1

Capitol Hill Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

12 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Parade · Alexandria, VA · Free

Opens soon

13 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens

Walk-thru · Wheaton, MD · $13.99 Sun-Thu, $16.99 Fri-Sat (fees included); age 4 and under free

Opens soon

14 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Winter Lights Festival

Drive-thru · Gaithersburg, MD · $15 per car Mon-Thu, $25 Fri-Sun

Opens soon

16 miNov 27 – Dec 31

Bull Run Festival of Lights

Drive-thru · Centreville, VA · $30 per car or van online (buses $75)

Opens soon

16 miNov 14 – Jan 3

Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park

Drive-thru · Upper Marlboro, MD · $20 per car

Opens soon

24 miNov 27 – Jan 1

Ni Family Lights

Home display · Vienna, VA · Free

Music

2.3 mi

Paradise Family Lights

Home display · Vienna, VA · Free

Music

2.7 mi

Holiday Lights on the Farm

Event · Herndon, VA · $15 advance, $20 at door (2025)

10 mi

Marshall Pond Christmas Village

Home display · Burke, VA · Free

10 mi

Holiday Card Lane

Neighborhood · Alexandria, VA · Free

11 mi

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Tree lighting · Washington, DC · Free

12 mi

Kentlands Christmas

Home display · Gaithersburg, MD · Free

Music

14 mi

Horn Family Lights

Home display · Ashburn, VA · Free

Music

15 mi

Mount Vernon Christmas Candlelight Evenings

Event · Mount Vernon, VA · Ticketed (about $29-$58)

Music

16 mi

Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Creek Boardwalk

Walk-thru · Woodbridge, VA · Free

21 mi

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Christmas lights in Tysons: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Tysons?

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, 31 displays are mapped in and around Tysons, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Tysons?

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 31 displays near Tysons are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Tysons?

Yes. Bull Run Festival of Lights ($30 per car or van online (buses $75)), Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park ($20 per car) 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 Tysons?

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 Tysons?

The earliest Tysons-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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