Winter Wander Trail of Lights
Virginia's Premier Holiday Light Show
Season Dates: Nov. 14, 2025 - Jan. 3, 2026
The beauty of light and whimsy of nature come together in perfect harmony at our Winter Wander Trail of Lights, returning for its fifth consecutive year of wintertime fun with family and friends. Experience the nature of our rolling landscape during this illuminated lakeside stroll as an extraordinary palette of colorful illuminations blanket the natural surroundings for a magical show of lights like no other.
Tickets
Winter Wander 2025 tickets are on sale now! Whether you're planning a magical single-night visit, a cozy overnight getaway, or a full season of wonder with a season pass, your perfect winter adventure awaits.
Guests who book the overnight Winter Wander stay package will receive luxurious accommodations, tickets for each night to the Winter Wander trail of lights and an exclusive Winter Wander keepsake. An overnight stay also comes with premium VIP access to Winter Wander! Unlike daily ticket holders, overnight package guests receive unlimited access to the event and are not restricted to a single entrance time. VIP overnight guests are also granted the exclusive ability to bypass the ticket lines and can enter and leave the show at their convenience.
Glistening Grove - Step into a World of Luminous Wonder!
Glistening Grove is our newest display at this year's Winter Wander Trail of Lights, featuring a full walkway around Firefly Pond with more than 700 dynamically illuminated light posts that move in harmony with a 20-minute musical composition!
The Enchantment District - New Shows!
Directly adjacent to our new Glistening Grove attraction is the Enchantment District. Last year's dancers will be back under the big tent with two new live shows: Candy Cane Lane and Nutcracker in Lights.