Meadowlark Winter Walk Of Lights Opens For 2025 Holiday Season

VIENNA, VA — For a 14th season, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens has transformed into a light-filled holiday display that visitors can stroll through.

Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights in Vienna opened for the season on Friday and will remain open daily through Jan. 4, 2026. The attraction features lighted trees and displays with winter, holiday and nature themes along an accessible half-mile paved trail.

Along with the stroll to view holiday lights, visitors can purchase a hot beverage with or without spirits and roast marshmallows for s'mores. The chilled Amaretto Snow Globe is a new offering. Limited-edition 2025 holiday ornaments are available for purchase.

Ticket prices are $19 in advance and $24 at the door from Nov. 7 to Dec. 4 and Jan. 1 to 4. Tickets for Dec. 5 to 31 are $23 and must be purchased online in advance. On Nov. 10, teachers can get free admission with a valid ID.

Hours for Winter Walk of Lights are 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 7 to Dec. 4, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 5 to 31 and Jan 1 to 4. Admission ends at 9:30 p.m.

Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights is one of three holiday lights attractions run by NOVA Parks. The drive-thru Bull Run Festival of Lights in Centreville opens on Nov. 14, and Ice & Lights in Alexandria opens on Nov. 15.

For more information and tickets, visit the Winter Walk of Lights website.