Bull Run Festival of Lights & Holiday Village
Through Jan 3Nov 14 – Jan 3 · 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Open nightly Nov 14, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 (weather permitting). Mon–Thu 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM; Fri–Sun & Holidays 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM. On Thanksgiving (Nov 26), drive-through and village open, carnival closed.
Bull Run Regional Park7700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA 20121 · 25.4 mi approx. from Washington, DCDirections
All ages (great for infants & toddlers in car seats; cozy in cold or rainy weather)
From $30$30–$45 per vehicle (cars/minivans/SUVs up to 14 passengers) online advance; $45 at gate. Entry includes drive-through light show, Holiday Village, bonfires, and petting zoo. Carnival rides require separate tickets.
About this adventure
The Bull Run Festival of Lights delivers a premier 2.5-mile drive-through holiday light spectacular through the wooded expanse of Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville. Families tune their car radios to the festival's dedicated holiday station while cruising past hundreds of synchronized animated light displays featuring giant dinosaurs, dancing snowflakes, festive toy soldiers, gingerbread men, and festive woodland scenes. Because guests remain snug in their own vehicles, it is an unbeatable choice for families with sleeping infants or toddlers on freezing nights. At the end of the driving route, guests park for free and explore the festive Holiday Village and Holiday Stable. Children can visit friendly barnyard animals in the petting zoo, meet Santa Claus for holiday photos, warm their hands around glowing community bonfires, and roast sweet marshmallows. The village carnival features vintage rides including a carousel, mini-train, and Ferris wheel. Purchasing vehicle passes online saves up to $15 off gate pricing.
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