8 Fredericksburg Parent and Family • November 2025
Lights Around Town
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights
Nov. 24 - Jan. 4. 5 - 10 pm, daily.
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
A beloved tradition with millions of lights, botanical displays, model trains,
festive treats, and more! Advanced purchase of tickets only.
WHERE: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
11800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond,
VA 23228.
lewisginter.org/visit/events/dominion-energy-gardenfest-of-lights.
2025
Holiday
Light Shows
& Tours
Downtown Fredericksburg Holiday
Light Trolley Tours
Dec. 13 - 23, 6:30 pm & 8 pm on select days.
Enjoy a festive trolley ride through downtown to
see the holiday light displays while listening to
Christmas music.
WHERE: Fredericksburg Visitor Center
601 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
fredericksburgtrolley.com/holiday-lights.
Holiday Lights Carriage Ride
Dec. 8 - 28, Days and times vary.
Celebrate the season in
Fredericksburg with a private
holiday wagonette ride! Choose
the White Lights of Lower Caroline
Street, where towering trees glow
with twinkling stars, or journey
through vibrant neighborhoods filled
with dazzling displays and festive
cheer. Reservations required.
WHERE: Olde Towne Carriage
Tours - 706 Caroline Street,
Fredericksburg, VA 22401.
oldetownecarriages.com.
Model-A Holiday Lights Ride
Nov. 13 - Jan. 4. Thursdays -
Sundays, 5 - 10 pm.
Step into a restored 1920s Ford
Model-A for a cozy holiday ride
through historic downtown
Fredericksburg, with views of spar-
kling lights, festive homes, and
the iconic Christmas tree. Enjoy
blankets, holiday tunes, and a few
picture-perfect stops along the way!
Reservation recommended.
WHERE: Courtyard Marriott
620 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg,
VA 22401.
fredericksburgmodelacartours.com.
Illuminate Light Show
Nov. 21 - Jan. 3. 5:30 - 10 pm,
daily.Experience
Virginia's largest
synchronized Christmas light and
music show, featuring over two
miles of holiday lights and three
million synchronized displays that
play festive music through your car
speakers.
WHERE: Meadow Event Park
13191 Dawn Blvd., Gate 1, Doswell,
VA, 23047.
illuminatelightshow.com.
