My official list of places to see Christmas lights!

If you’re looking for a place to go see Christmas lights this month, here’s a list I put together for the Yorktown/Williamsburg area! My family has been to many of these. Let me know which ones you end up going to!

Celebration in Lights - Newport News

A beautifully done drive-through display and worth the cost.

Norfolk Botanical Garden - Dominion Energy Garden of Lights

Includes a drive through the iconic tunnel; always a favorite.

WinterFest on the Wisconsin - Nauticus (Norfolk)

Tunnel drive required, but worth it if you love big holiday light displays.

Lights at the Fountain - City Center, Newport News

Walk around the fountain with fake snow and family-friendly fun.

Winter Lantern Festival - Jamestown/Yorktown Museums

New event! Colorful lantern installations and immersive displays.

Winter Nature Nights - Virginia Living Museum

Walk-through experience with nature, lights, and holiday displays.

Artech Lighting Show - Brooks Crossing Holiday Event

A modern, tech-forward light experience.

Grand Illumination - Colonial Williamsburg

Fireworks on Saturday nights (multiple dates now!).

Christmas Town - Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Huge Christmas experience with rides, shows, and millions of lights.

Stern Family Light Show

A fantastic annual favorite. Private home; donations go to charity.

Next Level Church Light Show - Newport News

Lights synchronized to music broadcast over your car radio.