A favorite holiday tradition in our family is going to see Christmas lights. Enjoy this listing of various locations to see Christmas light displays this year.
**NOTE - Many families don't have their Christmas displays up during heavy wind and rain, especially those with inflatables.**
Thanks to our Facebook fans and fans of the Living in Lynchburg group for information shared about Christmas and holiday light displays! We've also done a lot of driving around to assemble this listing of area Christmas light displays.
We rely on community input, previous years' information, information shared in other Facebook groups, personal friends, and Lynchburg Macaroni Kid fans to keep you up-to-date. If you have additional information to share, please feel free to reach out to us!
There are MANY additional homes with beautiful lights throughout the Lynchburg area. We update local neighborhood holiday light display locations throughout the season as we receive information.
We also reach out to YOU: our subscribers, Facebook friends, and fans for information about lights in your neighborhoods. If you have or find an outstanding light display not in our list, reach out on the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid Facebook page or email us at sandyw@macaronikid.com and we'll be glad to add the display to our listing.
The photo shown is from a previous year at one of our favorite displays in Lynchburg.
Tree Lighting Events and Large Light Displays in the Lynchburg Area and Beyond
The majority of these events are free events within an hour or so of Lynchburg. These Christmas tree lightings and light displays are open to the public and many run throughout the holiday season:
Dates for 2025
OLD DATES ON MOST - FIND AND CHANGE DATES; add links
Nov. 5 - Dec. 10 - Trees of Hope at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center (Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM)
Nov. - Santa's Arrival at River Ridge Mall and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 7 PM
Nov. - Christmas in Lights at Liberty University at 6:30 PM
Nov. - early January - Select Air Mechanical Christmas Light Show in Altavista (1502 Avondale Drive) from 5:30 PM - 10 PM nightly - shows every 30 minutes; last show starts at 9:30 PM
Nov. - Altavista Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:45 PM - lights will remain lit every evening through the holiday season
Nov. 21 - Jan. 3 - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights - (closed some dates, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) at Explore Park, Roanoke
Nov. - Jan. - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 4 PM - 8 PM on Nov. 24; lights on Bluffwalk from 5 PM - 11 PM through Jan. 5
Nov. - Annual Tree Lighting at the Craddock Terry Hotel at 6 PM (remains lit through the holiday season)
Nov. - Jan. - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM (extended hours Dec. and Dec. ; closed major holidays)
Nov. - Jan. 1 - Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke - Daily from 8 AM - 9 PM at Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke
Nov. - Jan. - Christmas Light Display at Liberty Lake Park in Bedford - Nov. 27 - Jan. 1 around the clock
Nov. - Jan. 1 - The Grinch Projection Show: Holidays in Hooper Woods from 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Nov. - Jan. 3 - Osborne Express Annual Christmas Lights Display and Train Rides - Nov. 28 - Jan. 3 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM; No train rides on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Dec. 31
Nov. 28 - Nelson County Tree Lighting in Lovingston at 7:15 PM *Santa event
Nov. 29 - Jan. 3 - Buchanan Festival of Lights at Town Park from 6 PM - 11 PM
Nov. 30 - Appomattox Christmas Tree Lighting at 5 PM - Lights will remain lit throughout the holiday season - lights will remain lit every evening through New Year's
Nov. 30 - Tree Lighting and Community Christmas Party at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox from 5 PM - 7 PM - Tree Lit at 6 PM
Nov. 30 - Dec. 31 - Christmas Display at 1487 Church Street in Appomattox from 5 PM - 12 AM and 4:30 AM - 7 AM daily through Dec. 31
Dec. 1-31 - Settje Christmas House Light Display at 205 Powtan Drive planned from Dec. 1-31 from 5:30 PM - 11 PM daily *Santa visits TBD from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Dec. 1-31 - Ryan Family Lights Display at 64 Delaney Drive in Lynchburg - Synchronized light show Sun-Thurs from 6 PM - 10 PM; Fri/Sat from 5:30 - 11 PM
Dec. 3 - early Jan. - Lighting of the Garden at Awareness Garden from 5 PM - 9 PM (sing-a-long on opening night)
Dec. 3 - Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Party at Tree of Life Ministries - starting at 7 PM (lights will remain lit through the season)
Dec. 4-31 - Legacy in Lights Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland from 5 PM - 11 PM (Community Night celebration Dec. 4 from 5 PM - 9 PM)
Dec. 4-6 - Christmas at Hydaway from 6 PM - 9 PM
Dec. 5-31 - Christmas Lights Display at Spring Oak Bedford (Former Elks National Home) from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 6 - 2025 Evergreen Christmas Tree Lighting at Ivy Hill Golf Club from 3 PM - 6 PM *Santa event - Tree lighting at 5:30 PM
Dec. 6 - Bedford Christmas Tree Lighting from 3 PM - 6 PM *Santa and Grinch event - Tree lighting at 6 PM
Dec. 6 - Village Wonderland at Campbell County Public Library in Rustburg from 4 PM - 6 PM *Santa and Grinch event
Dec. 6 - Victorian Christmas Tree Lighting at Old City Cemetery at 6:30 PM *Santa event
Dec. 19 - The Grinch, Drive Through Lights, and Christmas Minis at Pleasant Vista on Dancing Creek from 6 PM - 8 PM *Grinch event (single night event)
Holiday Light Displays Verified for 2026
Traditionally, the weekend after Thanksgiving is when most individuals and businesses light up for the holidays. However, in recent years, we've seen a shift to some individuals and businesses starting their holiday lights season earlier. We'll update throughout the holiday season, including dates when known!
We've partnered with our Facebook fans as well as fans of the Living in Lynchburg and other Facebook groups to assemble this listing.
*** This section is a work in progress! If you plan a big Christmas light display at your home or business, please reach out to us at sandyw@macaronikid.com or on our Facebook page to be included in this listing! ***
Lynchburg 24501 Area Houses
Legacy in Lights Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland, 1971 English Tavern Road, Lynchburg 24501 from 5 PM - 11 PM (Community Night celebration Dec. from 5 PM - 9 PM)
Russell Springs subdivision, Lynchburg 24501: Russell Springs Drive, Spring Oaks Drive, Addie Way, Brenna Lane, Delaney Drive (Route 29 South, left onto English Tavern Road, left on Russell Springs Drive) - multiple houses throughout the subdivision. This is the third year of the Russell Springs Decorating Competition, so you'll find many houses on every street
Ryan Family Lights Display at 64 Delaney Drive in Lynchburg - Synchronized light show Sun-Thurs from 6 PM - 10 PM; Fri/Sat from 5:30 - 11 PM
Lynchburg 24502 Area Houses
Settje Christmas House Light Display at 205 Powtan Drive, Lynchburg 24502 (off Timberlake Road near Bank of America) - Dec. 1-31 from 5:30 PM - 11 PM daily
Numerous homes in the Timberlake subdivision, Lynchburg 24502, including:
Many homes on Grove Avenue, Timberlake Drive, Macarthur Drive, and throughout the Timberlake subdivision
87 Waterview Place (shows up as Waterview Drive in Google), Lynchburg 24502 - drive through display with 72' tree - 5 PM - 11 PM through Dec. 31
Wyndhurst subdivision: Wyndhurst Drive, Wyndsong Place, Wyndview Drive, Paulette Circle, Thornfield - multiple houses (Timberlake to Laxton Road at Brookville High School, then right into Wyndhurst subdivision) including:
Wayne Drive, Bryant Road, Westburg Drive, Mayfield Drive, Viking Drive, Gaddy Road, Lynchburg 24502: multiple homes in subdivision off Route 221 (Route 221 to Wayne Drive or Bryant Drive) - multiple houses decorated
100 Two Creek Drive, Lynchburg 24502 (turn off Old Forest Road onto Wiggington Road, then onto Two Creek Drive in Bethel Estates)
Numerous homes in the Wildwood subdivision, Lynchburg 24502, including:
New London Drive
Wildwood Drive
Lake Forest Drive
Catalpa Drive
Juniper Drive
Goldfinch Drive
Bedford Springs Drive
Lynchburg 24503 Area Houses
Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg 24503 - multiple homes
Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg 24503 - multiple homes
Old Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg 24503 - multiple homes, including one with synchronized lights
Langhorne Road, Lynchburg 24503 - multiple homes
Lynchburg 24504 Area Houses
Main Street, Lynchburg VA 24504 - multiple businesses
Commerce Street, Lynchburg VA 24504 - multiple homes and businesses
Jefferson Street, Lynchburg VA 24504 - multiple homes and businesses
12th and Wise Streets, Lynchburg VA 24504
Craddock Terry Hotel, 1312 Commerce Street, Lynchburg VA 24504 - nightly from Nov. - Jan.
Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 9 PM on Nov. ; lights on Bluffwalk from 5 PM - 11 PM through Jan.
Rustburg Houses
Dec. - Christmas at Hydaway (117 Lakefront Drive, Rustburg) - Dec. ONLY from 6 PM - 9 PM
Appomattox and Concord Houses
Christmas Display at 1487 Church Street in Appomattox - Nov. - Dec. 31 from 5 PM - 12 AM and 4:30 AM - 7 AM daily through Dec. 31
Courtland Festival Park in Appomattox, 217 Atwood Street, Appomattox 24522 - Nov. through Jan. 1
Tree Lighting and Community Christmas Party at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox Nov. from 5 PM - 7 PM - Tree Lit at 6 PM and will remain lit through the season
Altavista, Evington, and Hurt Houses and Businesses
Select Air Mechanical Christmas Light Show in Altavista (1502 Avondale Drive) Nov. - Jan. from 5:30 PM - 10 PM nightly - shows every 30 minutes; last show starts at 9:30 PM
Multiple homes in Leesville Road Estates, Evington 24550, (Leesville Road past Carpenters Market, right on Davids Way) - This is one of the top neighborhoods for participation. Here's some of the houses participating:
Forest and Goode Houses
Forest Automotive, 1033 Rustic Village Road, Forest 24551 (Rt. 221 to Rustic Village Road)
Forest Lakes neighborhood: Swan Lane, Cygnet Circle, East Ridge Circle, Grouse Trail, Summerpark Drive, Graves Mill Road near neighborhood
Farmington neighborhood: Farmington Drive, LeJack Circle, Leander Drive, Helmsdale Drive, Stoney Ridge Boulevard, and other streets - multiple homes within neighborhood (Route 221 to Perrowville Road to Farmington Drive) - Some homes are already decorated
The Grinch Projection Show: Holidays in Hooper Woods, 1144 Cossman Court, Forest (in Hooper Woods off Cottontown Road), 24551 - Nov. - Jan. 1 from 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Tune to 95.5 FM (please turn your headlights off)
Somerset Meadows subdivision: Somerset Drive, Shasta Lane, Colby Drive, Forest, 24551 (Rt. 460 West, left on Rt. 811, right on Somerset Drive) - multiple homes
Bellevue Road and streets off Bellevue Road, Forest, 24551 (Rt. 460 West, right on Rt. 811 Thomas Jefferson Road, left on Bellevue Road), including:
1200 block Bellevue Road, Forest 24551
Jeb Stuart Place, Forest 24551
Hupps Mill Lane, Forest 24551
Brigade Place, Forest 24551
1453 Heathwood Drive, Goode 24556 (Rt. 460 West, right on Goode Road Ft. 668 after Owen's Market, left on Heathwood) - 5 PM - 9 PM
Bedford Houses
Christmas Light Display at Liberty Lake Park in Bedford, 939 Burks Hill Road, Bedford 24523
Christmas Lights Display at Spring Oak Bedford (Former Elks National Home). 931 Ashland Avenue, Bedford 24523 from 5:30 PM - 10 PM through Dec. 31
Bedford Avenue, Bedford 24523 (460 West to Bedford, exit toward VA-43 N/US-460 BUS W/US-221 N/VA-122 N, right on E Main Street, stay straight to remain on E Main Street, right on N Bridge Street, left on Bedford Avenue - multiple houses near Liberty Station Restaurant) - Awaiting dates for 2026
Madison Heights and Amherst Houses
Dixie Airport Road, Madison Heights 24572 (Route 29 North, right on Dixie Airport Road
428 Old Wright Shop Road, Madison Heights (Route 29 North, exit VA 210 toward Wright Shop Road, right on Rt. 210, left on Wright Shop Road, continue onto New Wright Shop Road, continue onto Wright Shop Road, left on Old Wright Shop Road)
596 Old Wright Shop Road, Madison Heights 24572 (Route 29 North, exit VA 210 toward Wright Shop Road, right on Rt. 210, left on Wright Shop Road, continue onto New Wright Shop Road, continue onto Wright Shop Road, left on Old Wright Shop Road)
Wright Shop Road, Madison Heights 24572
Odens Bow, Madison Heights 24572 - multiple homes
Todd Lane, Madison Heights 24572
Alex Street (off Todd Lane), Madison Heights 24572
100 block of Stratford Place, Madison Heights 24572 (Amelon Road to Woodland Drive to Stratford Place)
Shady Oak Drive, Madison Heights 24572
Amherst at the traffic circle, Amherst 24521
LOTS of houses on North Main Street and South Main Street, Amherst 24521 (multiple houses)
Winners of Town of Amherst Christmas Decorating Contest
In addition to the individual houses noted below, here's a great short loop for the littles in mid-town Lynchburg:
From Fort Avenue, turn onto Long Meadows Drive, then turn left onto Pawnee Drive, follow until Pawnee runs into Sandusky Drive, follow Sandusky until it becomes Thomas Road, follow to intersection with Sussex Street, turn right onto Sussex Street, then left onto Perrymont Avenue, then turn right onto Fort Avenue. Each of these streets usually has 10-12 (or more) houses decorated and this is a short enough loop that even the little ones won't get tired of riding.
Best Local Neighborhoods to See Holiday Lights Every Year:
Forest Automotive, Thomas Jefferson Road at Rustic Village Road - off Route 221 behind Forest Library), Forest
Russell Springs, Lynchburg - Route 29 South to English Tavern Road to Russell Springs neighborhood
Fort Avenue, Lynchburg - multiple displays including one yard full of inflatable penguins
Heron Hill, (off Langhorne Road onto Cranehill, to Heron Hill near Linkhorne Elementary School), Lynchburg
Sandusky Drive and Sandusky neighborhood in Lynchburg
Long Meadows neighborhood in Lynchburg
Windsor Hills subdivision in Lynchburg
Laxton Road and Rainbow Forest Drive, Lynchburg (multiple light displays)
Wayne Drive, Bryant Road, Westburg Drive, Mayfield Drive, Viking Drive, Gaddy Road, Lynchburg 24502 off Route 221 (Route 221 to Wayne Drive or Bryant Drive)
Woods on Wiggington subdivision in Lynchburg
Wildwood subdivision, Lynchburg (Timberlake Road, then turn at 7-11 into Wildwood subdivision)
Timberlake neighborhood (around the lake) in Lynchburg
Rivermont Avenue, Boonsboro Road, Peakland Place in Lynchburg
Waterlick Road in Forest
Lake Vista in Forest
Farmington neighborhood in Forest
Forest Lakes neighborhood in Forest
Somerset Meadows subdivision in Forest
Bedford Avenue in Bedford
Coolwell Road, Madison Heights (lots of light displays)
Wright Shop Road, Madison Heights (multiple light displays)
Dixie Airport Road, Madison Heights (multiple light displays on lower end close to Wright Shop Road intersection)
Leesville Road Estates, Evington (Leesville Road to Leesville Road Estates subdivision past Carpenters Market)
**NOTE - Some of these addresses and some additional addresses can be found in the Christmas Lights Route Planner on the New in Lynchburg website.**
Road Trip Holiday Light Displays
The majority of these are ticketed events, including some of the top events in Virginia, a few out-of-state events, and some of our family's favorites. There are MANY other holiday light displays across Virginia and the East Coast. Most of these light displays require advance tickets and some are closed on major holidays or other days during the period. Please verify at the venue's website before planning.
Buchanan Festival of Lights at Town Park - Festival Nov. at 6 PM; lit through Jan. 1 at Buchanan Town Park, Buchanan - FREE event
Christmas at Biltmore - Nov. 3 - Jan. 10 at Biltmore Estate, Asheville NC (ticketed event)
Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights - Nov. 18 - Jan. 3 (possibly closed some dates during this period) at Greensboro Science Center, Greensboro NC
Greensboro Lantern
Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas - Nov. 6 - Jan. 3 (possibly closed some dates during this period) at Dollywood, Pigeon Forge TN
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights - Nov. 23 - Jan. 3 (closed some dates during this period) at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond (ticketed event)
Illuminate Light Show at The Meadow Event Park - Nov. 20 - Jan. 2 from 5:30 PM - 10 PM (ticketed event)
Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke - Nov. - Jan. from 8 AM - 9 PM at Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke - FREE event
Holiday Trail of Lights at Virginia Beach (no longer on the Boardwalk) - Nov. 20 - Jan. 3 from 5 PM - 9 PM (ticketed event)
Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights - Nov. 21 - Jan. 3 (closed some dates, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) at Explore Park, Roanoke (ticketed event)
Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays of Salem & Roanoke Area - Check this Facebook group for updates about homes and neighborhoods in the Roanoke/Salem area
Winter Wander at Boar's Head Resort in Charlottesville - Nov. 13 - Jan. 2 (ticketed event)
Zoolights at National Zoo in Washington DC - Nov. 20 - Jan. 3 (open dates vary each week) at National Zoo, Washington DC
Whether you stay close to home or take a road trip, add the tradition of viewing holiday lights with the family to your holiday plans for 2026.
Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid 2026 Christmas Holiday Guide for holiday parade dates, Santa locations and dates, holiday crafts, foods, gift ideas, and much more.
You'll find our November Family Fun Events HERE. Check out our December Top 75+ Holiday and Family Fun Events coming soon.
Let Lynchburg Macaroni Kid help you Find Your Family Fun® for the holidays in Central Virginia!
