We track 2 displays in Norfolk.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Norfolk that means about 4:49 PM in early December and 4:50 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 5:19 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Norfolk typically drop to around 36°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:49 PM | 5:17 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:50 PM | 5:19 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:54 PM | 5:23 PM |
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The decks of the Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus become a themed holiday walk-through each winter. A companion 'Winterfest Riverwalk' extends the lights along the waterfront through Town Point Park.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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Norfolk Botanical Garden strings millions of bulbs through its grounds for one of the region's largest walk-through light events. Special 'Barks & Bulbs' evenings let visitors bring their dogs along the route.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season
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