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Experience the magic of the season at the 3rd Annual Holiday Walk of Lights at Neabsco Regional Park and Boardwalk! This year holiday enthusiasts will be able to stroll through a sparkling winter wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights with returning displays and new additions this year, holiday themed characters, a holiday market and joyful holiday music. Enjoy hot cocoa, seasonal treats and food vendors, and special photo ops along the illuminated paths, perfect for families, friends, and holiday lovers of all ages. Make memories and feel the holiday spirit come alive at this enchanting light-filled event!
Holiday Walk of Lights is stroller and wheelchair friendly.
Holiday Food Drive
Please consider making a donation to our canned food drive this year. Drop bins will be available each night to collect canned goods and non-perishables to be donated to the Haymarket Regional Food Pantry.
2024 Hours of Operation
New This Year! In addition to our dazzling light display, experience the magic of the holiday season with visits from holiday characters, joyful holiday music sung by carolers and an unforgettable holiday shopping experience on select nights!Friday, December 6, 5:30-9pm: Holiday Characters, Carolers
Saturday, December 7, 5:30-9pm: Holiday Market
Tuesday, December 10 (Sensory Friendly Event only*), 5:30-8pm: Holiday Characters, Carolers
Friday, December 13, 5:30-9pm: Holiday Characters
Saturday, December 14, 5:30-9pm: Holiday Market
Wednesday, December 18, 5:30-9pm Holiday Characters
Thursday, December 19, 5:30-9pm Holiday Market
Friday, December 20, 5:30-9pm Holiday Characters
Sunday, December 22, 5:30-9pm
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This sensory-friendly night is specifically designed with sensory needs in mind.
Less crowds, lowered music volume and fewer flashing lights.
A shuttle will run to and from Porter Traditional School ONLY for the Sensory Night Event.
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Free Parking Information
*Shuttle buses will pickup and drop off at the Neabsco Regional Park from the following lots:
Rippon Middle School (Map It)
15101 Blackburn Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Porter Traditional School (Map It) Unavailable December 6th
15311 Forest Grove Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
Featherstone Elementary School (Map It)
14805 Blackburn Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22191
*Important Parking Information ♿︎
Parking at Neabsco Regional Park is reserved for those with a disabled placard or license plate ONLY.
No Parking at Rippon Lodge Historic Site
Free Shuttle Bus Available (No Animals Allowed)
For your convenience, a shuttle bus will be running continuously every 7 minutes to pick you up and drop you off from the lots listed above. The last shuttle picks up at 8:35pm, the lights turn off at 9pm. Each shuttle ride is approximately 2-3 minutes long.
Where to Park When Bringing Pets 
If you would like to bring your dog(s) to Holiday Walk of Lights, there are two options for parking:
- Park & Walk: Park at Porter Traditional School and walk to the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk using the sidewalk/crosswalk at Rippon Blvd & Blackburn Rd. (see map) (Unavailable 12/6)
- Park & Ride the Cool Bus: Park at the small parking lot at Rippon Middle School adjacent to the ball field and ride the "Cool Bus". Make sure to ride the "Cool Bus" back with your pet.
Pet Rules
- All pets must be on a leash.
- Please pickup after your pet (please bring your own waste disposal bags)
Food & Beverage
Concessions will be available onsite.
Restrooms
Portable restrooms are available onsite.
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