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Christmas Lights in Vienna, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Vienna this season are Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Nov 11 – Jan 3), Bright Nights at Cameron Run Regional Park (Nov 14 – Jan 3) and Bull Run Festival of Lights (Nov 14 – Jan 3). We've mapped 3 displays in Vienna and 27 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
Near Vienna (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Vienna: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Vienna?
Popular picks this season include Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Nov 11 – Jan 3), 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). In all, 30 displays are mapped in and around Vienna, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Vienna?
Free options include Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Light Yards, Frosted at Franklin Park and Festival of Lights at the Washington DC Temple. 22 of the 30 displays near Vienna are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Vienna?
Yes. Bull Run Festival of Lights ($30 per car or van online (buses $75)) 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna?
The earliest Vienna-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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