Displays here switch on around sunset. In Williamsburg 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 Williamsburg typically drop to around 33°F.
Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd, Williamsburg, VA · Williamsburg, Virginia
Select nights November 14, 2025 - January 4, 2026 · typically dusk – 10 PM
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The Williamsburg theme park transforms into Christmas Town on select nights, wrapping its European-themed villages in millions of lights alongside seasonal shows and rides. It is the largest ticketed holiday attraction on the edge of the Hampton Roads metro.
✓ Last confirmed for the 2025 season