Light Up the Night at These Magical Holiday Lights Festivals

Twinkling lights. Warm blankets. Loved ones by your side. Embrace the cold air and enjoy Almost Heaven’s holiday festivities. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, some warm blankets, your friends and family, and light up the night at these unforgettable light festivals around the state.

Winter Festival of Lights

Oglebay Resort, November 7 – January 5

One of the best light displays in the country, the Winter Festival of Lights at Oglebay Resort includes more than 90 lighted attractions boasting more than one million energy-efficient LED lights. Grab some friends and experience the magical six-mile drive through multicolored twinkling light displays.

Holiday of Lights

Bluefield City Park, November 28 – January 1 

Get ready for a festive display at the Holiday of Lights at Bluefield City Park in Bluefield. This event features numerous light displays through the 110+ acre park and includes a variety of special nights where children can meet Santa and ride through the park with him on a trolley as well as walking the Holiday of Lights night.

Celebration of Lights

Morris Park, November 22 – December 28

Sip some hot cocoa and view more than 475 lighted holiday displays at the Celebration of Lights at Morris Park in Fairmont. On Nov. 16, the Celebration of Lights will hold the Market in the Park, an open-air holiday market with vendors, crafters and food trucks. Market in the Park is the perfect time to walk through the glimmering lights and find the perfect gift at the same time.

St. Albans Festival of Lights

St. Albans City Park, November 29 – December 23, 26

Thousands of twinkling lights await at the St. Albans Festival of Lights located at St. Albans City Park. Along the way enjoy incredible displays like West Virginia themed light displays and you can even get your picture taken with Santa while you’re there.

Holiday in the Park

City Park & Southwood Park, November 23 – December 31

A holiday drive-through light display, Holiday in the Park takes visitors through City Park and Southwood Park in Parkersburg. Both parks are beautifully decorated with colorful holiday animations. Start playing some holiday music and let the beautiful lights guide you on your festive tour.

This post was last updated on March 18, 2022