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Bull Run Festival of Lights

Holiday Village & Carnival

The Bull Run Festival of Lights is more than just a light show! After enjoying two and a half miles of light displays, don’t forget to stop at the Holiday Village. Complete with bonfires, s’mores, holiday merchandise, the Holiday Village is fun for the whole family.

HOLIDAY VILLAGE, CARNIVAL, STABLE & CAMEL RIDES:
Open nightly November 14 through January 2, weather permitting

  • 5:30-9:30pm Monday-Thursday
  • 5:30-10:00pm Friday-Sunday and holiday nights
  • Holiday nights include November 27, December 24, 25 & 31, and January 1

SCHEDULED CLOSURES OF BONUS SHOW FEATURES:

  • November 27, 2025: Carnival CLOSED. Holiday Village, Holiday Stable & Camel Rides remain OPEN.
    • FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ADMISSION REDUCED $10 for online purchases; no promo code needed.
  • January 3-4, 2026: Holiday Village, Carnival, and Holiday Stable & Camel Rides CLOSED.
    • FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS ADMISSION REDUCED $10 for online purchases; no promo code needed.

Entry to the Holiday Village and Carnival are included with admission to the Festival of Lights. Additional fees apply for carnival rides. Hours may vary due to inclement weather.

CARNIVAL PRICING:

  • Single tickets $1.75 per ticket
  • Sheet of 30 tickets $40
  • Sheet of 50 tickets $60
  • Ride all you want wristbands $32 per person
  • Rides require 3, 4 or 5 tickets

All Three Holiday Light Shows are NOW OPEN!

The most wonderful time of the year is here! NOVA Parks’ three holiday light shows are NOW OPEN. Visit Bull Run Festival of Lights, Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights, and Ice & Lights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run to ring in the holiday season. Buy tickets early to secure your preferred dates and times!

Climb UPton is OPEN WEEKENDS!

Climb UPton will be open 10am to 7pm on weekends through November 23, and on Veterans Day, November 11! Take on the Mid-Atlantic's largest ropes course with 90 elements across three challenge levels.