It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season! Find festive events, parades, and holiday lights happening across the region.
Love to drive around and look at neighborhood lights? Get our list of neighborhood light displays here.
Chesapeake
Christmas in the Country at Triple R Ranch
Dec. 5-20, 2025. A free drive-through holiday light experience with glowing displays and ranch charm. More info.
Community Christmas Celebration – Great Bridge Baptist Church
Dec. 12- 14. A massive multimedia celebration featuring choirs, orchestra, live nativity, animals, drumline, dancers, and more. More info
14th Annual Chick-fil-A Christmas Parade
Saturday, December 6, 2025. 2025 Parade Theme: “A Christmas Tradition” More info
Deck the Hall
November 27, 2025, to New Year’s Day from Dusk – 10:00 p.m. nightly. Experience this drive-through light display of holiday themes from the comfort of your car. It’s sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
Fa La La Land
December 13 and 20, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. More info
Hampton
Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade
December 13, 2025, 7–8 pm. A waterfront tradition with decorated boats, followed by Santa greeting families dockside. Free to the public. More info
Hampton Holly Days Parade
Saturday, December 6th. Watch as illuminated floats, marching bands, community groups, and organizations light up the night and the downtown area. Join us for the longest-running illuminated holiday parade on the Peninsula spreading magic and cheer through the streets of Hampton. More info
Portsmouth
Olde Towne Holiday Lights & Tree Lighting
Friday, November 21, 2025, 5–8:30 p.m.
Winter Wonderland
Open Saturdays & Sundays through mid-December 2025. The Coleman Nursery Collection at the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center offers a nostalgic, holiday-themed visual treat for young and old alike. Come visit the animated scenes of Christmas trees and lights, ice skaters, children sledding, little people, children from around the world, a Victorian chalet, caroling villagers and more. More info.
Holiday Nights at the Park
November 29th– December 27th( Friday & Saturday Only). Take a train ride aboard the Pokey Smokey to see the holiday lights! Food vendors, an illuminated playground, and holiday activities are also available. Check out some of the Coleman Collection pieces not displayed at the Winter Wonderland exhibit. 3 and over pay $2 for the train ride. More info.
Norfolk
The Great Hot Cocoa War 2025
Dec. 2025 (Weeklong event starting Grand Illumination night). Sample and vote on the most “majestic cocoa” Downtown Norfolk can create. More info
A Merry Little Christmas Carol – Virginia Stage Company
Dec. 3- 23. A local holiday favorite at the Wells Theatre. More info
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Million Bulb Walk & Garden of Lights: Nov. 8, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026. Walk through millions of lights or enjoy “Barks & Bulbs” nights with your dog. More info
WinterFest on the Wisconsin – Nauticus
Nov. 14, 2025 – Dec. 31, 2025. Holiday magic aboard the Battleship Wisconsin with themed displays and walk-through experiences. New this year: Winterfest Riverwalk extends from the Pagoda, past Nauticus, and throughout Town Point Park. More info
Newport News
Celebration in Lights
Nov. 27- Jan. 1. Virginia’s original drive-through light display returns to Newport News Park. More info
Holly Jolly Trolley Tours
Nov. 30, Dec. 7, Dec. 14 & Dec. 21. Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus! After the light show, arrive back at the Newport News Visitor Center to sip on warm hot cocoa, snap photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and soak in the holiday spirit! More info
Lights at the Fountain
Dec. 6, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026. A synchronized light-and-music show at City Center. More info
Port Warwick Holiday Tree Lighting
Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Free, family-friendly community celebration. More info
German Christmas Market
Dec. 5–6, 2025, 3–9 p.m. German Christmas market with vendors, food trucks, Glühwein mugs, and holiday entertainment. More info
Suffolk
Festival of Lights – Sleepy Hole Park
Nov. 28- Dec. 30th. A free drive-through light display. More info
Suffolk Grand Illumination
Friday, November 21, 2025, 6 p.m. Lights, carriage rides, music, Santa, and more at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. More info
Suffolk Holiday Parade
Saturday, December 13, 2025. A festive parade through downtown Suffolk. More info
Virginia Beach
CBN & Regent University Christmas Village
December 4-6 & 11-13, 2025
For two magical weekends, the Christmas Village will transform our campus into an enchanting place where the wonders of Christmas are on full display. Featuring stunning light displays, exciting rides and attractions, Santa photo ops, and more. More info
Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
December 6, 2025, More info
Lights at the Beach – BayPort Credit Union Holiday Lights
Nov. 28– Dec. 31, 2025. A holiday light drive along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. More info
Santa, S’Mores & More – Hunt Club Farm
Dec. 14 and 20th. Meet Santa, enjoy s’mores, crafts, the TreeWalk Adventure, and the petting farm. More info
Snow Globe Spectacular – Town Center
Nov. 26 – Dec. 31. More info
Holiday Parade at the Beach
Dec. 6. A massive parade with balloons, floats, performers, and Santa. More info
6th Annual Lynnhaven Inlet Christmas Boat Parade
Bring your boats or hang out on dry land and enjoy the show. More info
Williamsburg
Busch Gardens Christmas Town
Select nights Nov. 14, 2025 – Jan. 4, 2026. More info
Grand Illumination
Saturdays: December 6, 13 & 20, 2025. Fireworks, music, and dazzling holiday décor in Colonial Williamsburg. More info
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