Get ready for a magical holiday stroll! Illuminights opens at Explore Park with new displays and festive charm
Roanoke, Virginia – Back at Explore Park ready to illuminate your evenings with an enchanted display of over 650,000 shining lights, Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights comes just in time for the Christmas season. From November 23 through December 30, Roanoke County and Center in the Square will offer this popular event encouraging families, friends, and guests from near and far to appreciate the season in a magnificent wooded environment. Illuminates promises a walk full of glittering lights, festive displays, and a multitude of seasonal music to envelop guests in holiday pleasure as it stretches across a half-mile forested trail.
Updates to the path and new installations guarantee that even returning guests will find something new, hence enhancing the appeal of this annual show. On other evenings, attendees can enjoy family-friendly events, exploring handcrafted items from local artists, and warming up around the campfire burning marshmallows.
The Illuminates this year have a pet-friendly policy whereby dogs on leashes are welcome to participate in the excitement, therefore allowing furry pals an opportunity to absorb the festive mood. Local dog owners wanting to share the wonder of Illuminights with their four-legged friends are thrilled about this pet-friendly policy.
Two local organizations—Center in the Square and Explore Park—benefit from all Illuminights earnings. Beyond the holidays, this money assist community projects and preserve Explore Park’s gorgeous natural surroundings, therefore influencing a long-lasting effect.
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Tickets are on sale now; advance purchasing is highly advised since every night has limited capacity to guarantee a flawless and fun experience for every guest. Tickets for children (ages 3–15) cost $6.50; for adults (ages 16+) they cost $17.50. A special group discount allows groups of 25 or more to save $3.50 per ticket on some of the selected evenings in early December.
Tickets can be purchased online, over the phone, or in person for convenience of access; walk-up tickets will not be available on event evenings. To get your tickets online, just click this link to access the ticketing system. If you prefer to buy by phone, reservations can be made using a credit card by calling (540) 387-6078 ext. 0 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. In-person tickets can also be purchased at designated locations such as the Public Service Center, Brambleton Center, and Center in the Square Box Office, although these must be reserved for a future operating night.
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Illuminights runs a time slot system to control visitor traffic; admission times are offered every 15 minutes. This keeps the trail’s pace constant so that everyone may enjoy a leisurely walk free from crowds. Though all ticket transactions are final and non-refundable, be advised to choose a time that best fits your calendar. Should plans alter, the Explore Park Visitor Center can help to move tickets to another available date.
Illuminights has rapidly evolved into a beloved custom in Roanoke, attracting guests for an uniquely vivid celebration of the beauty of winter. Illuminights provides an evening of delight and amazement ideal for all ages whether your interests are in marveling at the amazing lights, eating warm meals by the fire, or just enjoying the seasonal atmosphere.
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Seize your opportunity to participate in this festive celebration! See Explore Park with loved ones and let the lights lead you throughout a winter wonderland right in the middle of Roanoke. See the official Illuminights website or call the Explore Park Visitor Center at (540) 427-1800 for tickets, additional information, and updates.
