Winter Wander™ - Charlottesville Christmas Lights

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A family of four walks through a tunnel of bright holiday lights.

Winter Wander Trail of Lights

Virginia's Premier Holiday Light Show

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.

Season Dates: Nov. 13, 2026 -- January 2, 2027
Location: Boar's Head Resort, Charlottesville, VA

A night sky displays a heart-shaped formation of colorful lights, with people watching and silhouettes in the foreground.

A couple stands on a glowing, festive stairway lined with twinkling lights and trees, smiling and holding drinks in a celebratory moment.

A family of four strolls through a tunnel of glowing lights, enjoying a festive night out.

A woman in a beanie holds a small dog wrapped in a red blanket, at a festive outdoor night scene with lights and a Christmas tree.

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.

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Whats New With Winter Wander

A park path at dusk with illuminated white lotus lights along the walkway and a calm pond reflecting the trees and sky, serenity around.

Step into a World of Luminous Wonder!

Glistening Grove

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 with a combined 189,000 pixels that move in harmony with a 20-minute musical composition!

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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.

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A group of friends takes a selfie beside a tall, illuminated Christmas tree in a festive outdoor setting, with a decorated archway nearby.

Overnight Package

Guests booking the overnight Winter Wander stay enjoy luxury accommodations, nightly tickets to the Winter Wander Trail of Lights, and an exclusive keepsake. The package includes premium VIP access, offering unlimited event entry without a set entrance time. VIP overnight guests can skip ticket lines and come and go freely, unlike standard daily ticket holders.

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