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.**
We've partnered with our Facebook fans as well as fans of the Living in Lynchburg and other Facebook groups 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:
Nov. 18 - Christmas in Lights at Liberty University at 6:30 PM
Nov. 22 - Dec. 31 - Festival of Trees at Natural Bridge State Park from 10 AM - 5 PM (Closed Christmas Day)
Nov. 22 - Altavista Downtown Tree Lighting at 6 PM - lights will remain lit every evening through the holiday season
Nov. 23 - Dec. 30 - Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights (closed some dates, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) starting at 5 PM
Nov. 24 - Jan. 5 - Bright Nights on the Bluffwalk Block Party and Tree Lighting from 5 PM - 9 PM on Nov. 24 *Santa event; lights on Bluffwalk through Jan. 5
Nov. 24 - Annual Tree Lighting at the Craddock Terry Hotel at 7 PM (remains lit through the holiday season)
Nov. 25 - Dec. 11 - Trees of Hope at Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center (Monday through Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM)
Nov. 25 - Jan. 5 - Festival of Trees at Bedford Area Welcome Center from 9 AM - 5 PM (extended hours Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15; closed major holidays)
Nov. 28 - Jan. 1 - Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke - Daily from 8 AM - 9 PM at Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke
Nov. 29 - Nelson County Tree Lighting in Lovingston at 7:30 PM - Photos with Santa before tree lighting
Nov. 30 - Jan. 6 - Buchanan Festival of Lights at Town Park from 6 PM - 11 PM
Dec. 1 - Appomattox Christmas Tree Lighting at 5:15 PM *Santa event - lights will remain lit every evening through New Year's
Dec. 1-31 - Christmas Light Display at 1660 Rocky Branch Drive in Forest - from 5:30 PM - 11 PM daily *Santa visits on Dec. 21 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Dec. 1-31 - Settje Christmas House Light Display at 205 Powtan Drive from Dec. 1-31 from 5:30 PM - 11 PM daily *Santa visits on undetermined date
Dec. 1 - Tree Lighting and Community Christmas Party at Liberty Baptist Church in Appomattox from 6 PM - 8:30 PM - Tree Lit at 6:30 PM
Dec. 1-31 - Ryan Family Lights Display at 64 Delaney Drive in Lynchburg - Synchronized light show planned for the month of December
Dec. 1 - Victorian Christmas Tree Lighting at Old City Cemetery at 6:30 PM
Dec. 1-31 - Christmas Display at 1487 Church Street in Appomattox from 7 PM - 11 PM
Dec. 4 - Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Party at Tree of Life Ministries - starting at 7 PM (lights will remain lit through the season)
Dec. 5 - Legacy in Lights Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland from 5 PM - 11 PM (Community Night celebration from 5 PM - 9 PM)
Dec. 5 - Buena Vista Christmas Tree Lighting at 6:30 PM
Dec. 6-31 - Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland at Legacy Wealth Management Group from 5 PM - 11 PM (Community Night Dec. 5 from 5 PM - 9 PM)
Dec. 6-31 - Christmas Lights Display at Spring Oak Bedford (Former Elks National Home) from 5:30 PM - 10 PM
Dec. 7 - Bedford Christmas Tree Lighting from 3 PM - 6 PM (Tree lit at 6 PM)
Dec. 7 - Village Wonderland in Rustburg from 4 PM - 6 PM (Tree lighting and caroling at 5:45 PM)
Holiday Light Displays Verified for 2024
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! ***
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.
Lynchburg 24501 Area Houses
3400 block of Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg 24501
Drive-Thru Winter Wonderland at Legacy Wealth Management Group, 1971 English Tavern Road, Lynchburg 24501 - Awaiting dates for 2024
Ryan Family Lights Display, 64 Delaney Drive, Lynchburg 24501 (Wards Road to English Tavern Road, left on Russell Springs Drive, left on Addie Way, right on Delaney) - Month of December
Lynchburg 24502 Area Houses
6100 - 6400 blocks Pawnee Drive: multiple houses, Lynchburg 24502 (Fort Avenue to Long Meadows Drive, left on Pawnee)
Sandusky Drive, Greenwood Drive, Thomas Road, Lynchburg 24502: multiple homes starting at the section of Sandusky off Fort Avenue and continuing to Sussex Street
19700 block of Leesville Road, Lynchburg 24502 (From Lynchburg Expressway, exit Timberlake Road, turn left on Leesville Road, after 3 miles, house is on the right) - Awaiting information for 2024
379 Churchill Drive, Lynchburg 24502 (Rt. 460 West, turn onto Waterlick off Timberlake toward Forest, left onto Jefferson Manor beside Quik-E, first left onto Bumgarner Drive which becomes Churchill; from Timberlake Road - right on Grove Avenue beside Exxon station, right on Wincrest, left on Churchill) - Front yard and back yard displays - Nov. 24 through the holiday season
Deerfield Lane, Lynchburg 24502 (Timberlake to Laxton Road at Brookville High School, then left on Deerfield) - multiple houses including a big display in the first block - Awaiting dates for 2024
Jefferson Drive, Lynchburg 24502 (Timberlake to Laxton Road at Brookville High School, becomes Rainbow Forest Drive, stay left to stay on Rainbow Forest, right on Jefferson Drive)
Settje Christmas House Light Display, 205 Powtan Drive, Lynchburg 24502 (off Timberlake Road near Bank of America -- multiple light displays on street) 205 Powtan lit from 5:30-11 PM nightly - starting Dec. 1; special event information for 2024 not yet available
215 Roundelay Circle, Lynchburg 24502 (off Timberlake Road to Roundelay Road, then Roundelay Circle)
Wyndhurst subdivision: Wyndhurst Drive, Paulette Circle (multiple houses) - Awaiting information for 2024
100 Two Creek Drive, Lynchburg 24502 (turn off Old Forest Road onto Wiggington Road, then onto Two Creek Drive in Bethel Estates) - Dec. 1 - Jan. 7 from 4 PM - 11 PM; 24 hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Dreaming Creek Drive, Lynchburg 24502 (Timberlake Road to Dreaming Creek Drive) - multiple houses, but don't miss the one at the dead end!
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) - Awaiting information for 2024
Wildwood Light Up the Night Christmas Lights and Food Drive - Awaiting dates and houses for 2024 (see participating houses below)
Wildwood Light Up the Night is partnering with a local organization. Each participating house will have a storage tote near the road. Vote for your favorite house by leaving canned and non-perishable goods in the storage tote.
Lynchburg 24502 Wildwood Light Up The Night Participating Houses
Multiples homes in Wildwood Subdivision, Lynchburg 24502: Wildwood Road, New London Drive, Burr Oak Drive, Bedford Springs Road, Catalpa Road, Lake Forest Drive, Robinson Drive, Juniper Drive (Route 460 West, turn onto New London Drive beside 7-11)
Lynchburg 24503 Area Houses
Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg 24503 - multiple homes, including:
3300 block of Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg 24503
Langhorne Road, Lynchburg 24503
Boonsboro Road, Lynchburg 24503
Lynchburg 24504 Area Houses
12th and Wise Streets, Lynchburg VA 24504
Rustburg Houses
57 Ross Woods Drive, Rustburg (Candlers Mountain Road toward Liberty University, slight right to stay on Candlers Mountain Road, left on Camp Hydaway Road, right on Ross Woods Drive) - starting Nov. 28 through the New Year
Appomattox and Concord Houses
Christmas Display at 1487 Church Street, Appomattox from Starts Dec. 1 at 7 PM; Lit nightly from 7 -11 PM through Dec. 31 (Rt. 460 East, US-460 Bus E exit toward VA-26 N/Appomattox/Bent Creek, right on Oakville Rd/Us Hwy 460 Bus, continue onto Confederate Blvd, right on Church Street, straight to stay on Church Street)
Liberty Baptist Church, Church Street, 1709 Church Street, Appomattox 24522 - starting Dec. 1 through the season
Courtland Festival Park in Appomattox 24522 - Dec. 1 at 5:15 PM - lights will remain lit every evening through New Year's
Altavista and Evington Houses and Businesses
Select Air Mechanical Christmas Light Show in Altavista - Awaiting dates for 2024 - shows every 30 minutes; last show starts at 9:30 PM - The best view is parking along the grass hillside on Avondale drive and make sure you turn your radio to 95.9.
Multiple homes in Leesville Estates, Evington 24550: Davids Way, Ryan Drive, Cooper Way, Tyler Street, Crystal Lane, Traverse Drive (Leesville Road past Carpenters Market, right on Davids Way) - Awaiting information for 2024
Forest and Goode Houses
Forest Automotive, 1033 Rustic Village Road, Forest 24551 (Rt. 221 to Rustic Village Road)
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) - Awaiting information for 2024
Somerset Meadows subdivision: Somerset Drive, Shasta Lane, Colby Drive, Forest, 24551 (Rt. 460 West, left on Rt. 811, right on Somerset Drive) - Awaiting dates for 2024
Christmas Light Display at 1660 Rocky Branch Drive, Forest (Route 460 West or Route 221 to Thomas Jefferson Road to Everett Road to Brookstone Drive to Rocky Branch) - Month of December including Visit from Santa on Dec. 21 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Holidays in Hooper Woods, 1144 Cossman Court, Forest - Tune to 95.5 FM, turn your headlights off, and enjoy the shows! Awaiting dates and times for 2024
Bedford Houses
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 2024
Madison Heights and Amherst Houses
200 block of 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)
Dixie Airport Road, Madison Heights 24572 (Route 29 North, right on Dixie Airport Road - multiple houses participating)
Business Route 29 at Daniels Drive, Madison Heights 24572
LOTS of houses on North Main Street and South Main Street, Amherst 24521 (multiple houses)
**There is also a tree decorating display within the town of Amherst, so check out Main Street.
NOTE - Main Street in Amherst will be closed to all traffic on Dec. 6 from 5 PM - 10 PM due to the annual Christmas parade. **
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)
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
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 - (Festival ; lit through Jan. 1) at Buchanan Town Park, Buchanan - FREE event - Awaiting dates for 2024
Christmas at Biltmore - Nov. 2 - Jan. 5 at Biltmore Estate, Asheville NC (ticketed event)
Greensboro Science Center Winter Wonderlights - Nov. 20 - Jan. 5 (possibly closed some dates during this period) at Greensboro Science Center, Greensboro NC
Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas - Nov. 1 - Jan. 4 (possibly closed some dates during this period) at Dollywood, Pigeon Forge TN
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights - Nov. 18 - Jan. 5 (closed some dates during this period) at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond (ticketed event)
Fashions for Evergreens at Hotel Roanoke - Nov. 28 - Jan. 1 from 8 AM - 9 PM at Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke - FREE event
Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk at Virginia Beach - Nov. 15 - Dec. 31 from 5:30 PM - 10 PM (ticketed event)
Illuminights - Explore Park's Winter Walk of Lights - Nov. 23 - Dec. 30 (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. 22 - Jan. 4 (ticketed event)
Zoolights at National Zoo in Washington DC - Nov. 22 - Jan. 4 (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 2024.
Check the Lynchburg Macaroni Kid 2024 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 Holiday and Family Fun Events HERE!
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