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Christmas Lights in Woodbridge, VA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge and 22 more nearby (6 walk-thrus, 6 tree lightings, 4 events). 17 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Creek Boardwalk

Walk-thru · Woodbridge, VA · Free

Near Woodbridge (within 25 miles)

National Harbor Nightly Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · National Harbor, MD · Free

On now Music

18 miNov 7 – Dec 31

Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens

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

On now

23 miNov 11 – Jan 3

Old Town Fairfax Festival of Lights & Carols

Event · Fairfax, VA · Free

Opens soon Music

16 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Bright Nights at Cameron Run Regional Park

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

Opens soon

16 miNov 14 – Jan 3

Bull Run Festival of Lights

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

Opens soon

18 miNov 14 – Jan 3

Mosaic District Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Fairfax, VA · Free

Opens soon

18 miNov 27 – Nov 27

Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Parade · Alexandria, VA · Free

Opens soon

18 miDec 5 – Dec 5

District's Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Parade · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

23 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Deck the Alleys

Event · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

23 miDec 5 – Dec 12

Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park

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

Opens soon Music

23 miNov 20 – Dec 27

Light Yards

Walk-thru · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

23 miNov 23 – Jan 1

National Christmas Tree Lighting

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

Opens soon Music

23 miDec 3 – Jan 1

CityCenterDC Holiday Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

24 miNov 14 – Nov 14

Capitol Hill Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Washington, DC · Free

Opens soon

24 miNov 21 – Nov 21

Marshall Pond Christmas Village

Home display · Burke, VA · Free

12 mi

Mount Vernon Christmas Candlelight Evenings

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

Music

12 mi

Holiday Card Lane

Neighborhood · Alexandria, VA · Free

18 mi

Ni Family Lights

Home display · Vienna, VA · Free

Music

19 mi

Paradise Family Lights

Home display · Vienna, VA · Free

Music

20 mi

DC Winter Lantern Festival

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

21 mi

Holiday Lights on the Farm

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

24 mi

U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree

Tree lighting · Washington, DC · Free

24 mi

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Christmas lights in Woodbridge: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Woodbridge?

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

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Woodbridge?

Free options include Light Yards, Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Old Town Fairfax Festival of Lights & Carols and Deck the Alleys. 17 of the 23 displays near Woodbridge are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

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

Yes. Bull Run Festival of Lights ($30 per car or van online (buses $75)). 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 Woodbridge?

Yes. Enchant Christmas at Nationals Park, Old Town Fairfax Festival of Lights & Carols and National Harbor Nightly Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Woodbridge?

The earliest Woodbridge-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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