NOVA Parks Lights
Drive, Walk and Skate into the Holiday Season! 
Enjoy three unique holiday light experiences in Northern Virginia.
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Bull Run Festival of Lights, Northern Virginia’s largest drive-through holiday light experience! A family favorite for three decades, the Bull Run Festival of Lights dazzles with a 2.5-mile display of holiday and fairytale vignettes. Enjoy time with family while staying warm and cozy as you slowly drive through the animated displays in Bull Run Regional Park (Centreville, VA). New displays are added every year–drive through our Winter Wonderland where it's always snowing and see the tallest light display yet. The magic doesn't stop there–at the end of your drive, step into a world of wonder at the carnival where you can shop for unique treasures and meet friendly animals at the petting zoo.
Open November 14, 2025 through January 4, 2026.
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights is an elegant garden trail decorated with thousands of sparkling lights, perfect for a date night or family holiday outing. The half-mile walk through the enchanting Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna, VA) features lighted nature themes and animated displays along a paved wheelchair and stroller-accessible trail. Stay warm by sipping on a hot beverage (with or without spirits), or try the new cold Amaretto Snow Globe for a festive twist! Finish the evening with some tasty s’mores by the fire pit, and don’t forget to pick up the 2025 limited-edition holiday ornament to remember your magical visit. Plus, treat your pup to their favorite walk of the year on specific dates!
Open November 7, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Capacity is limited; reservations are required to ensure access on a specific date.
Enjoy ice skating amidst a winter wonderland at Cameron Run Regional Park (Alexandria, VA). Ice & Lights offers a fun, unstructured outdoor family experience to explore new, stunning light displays, snap family pictures or selfies with a variety of displays, and take a spin on the outdoor ice rink.
Open November 15, 2025 through February 28, 2026. Capacity is limited; reservations are required to ensure access on a specific date.
