We track 1 display in Arlington — the 4th-densest city for lights in Washington. Every one of them is free to visit.
Displays here switch on around sunset. In Arlington that means about 4:17 PM in early December and 4:15 PM by mid-month — the earliest sunsets of the year fall right in the middle of lights season. It is properly dark by about 4:51 PM, which is when the displays look their best. December nights in Arlington typically drop to around 34°F.
| Date | Sunset | Fully dark |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1 | 4:17 PM | 4:53 PM |
| Dec 15 | 4:15 PM | 4:51 PM |
| Dec 25 | 4:19 PM | 4:56 PM |
Freeattractionlights across lavender fieldssnow and bubble machinesfree hot cocoa and coffeegift shop
A working lavender farm strings lights across its fields on weekend evenings, adding snow and bubble machines to the effect. Admission is free, with complimentary hot cocoa and coffee served in a covered area and a gift shop on site.
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