Illuminights56 Roanoke River Parkway RoadRoanoke VA 24014540-387-6078
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Description
Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 600,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Travel down our half-mile wooded path while taking in the sights and sounds of the season. Visitors will experience 100,000 new lights, new displays, trail enhancements and family activities.
While you’re here, shop for artisan crafts, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and enjoy additional family activities on select nights. #Illuminights #ExplorePark #CenterInTheSquare
| Walk of Lights Trail* - Travel down our half-mile wooded path while taking in the signs and sounds of the season. The trail has more than 600,000 lights, dazzling features and photo opportunities. Advanced ticket purchases are required to enter the trail. See the "Admission Fees" tab above for ticket prices and registration information. Click here to purchase your Illuminights Tickets! *Time slots will be sold in advance every 15-minutes, with strict participation limits. | Artisan Market - Start your Christmas shopping early at the Artisan Market beginning Saturday, November 20 at the Explore Park Visitor Center. The market features unique, hand rafted Christmas items from 50 local and regional artisans. Artisan Market Hours: Weekdays: 4 PM - Close Weekends: 11:00 AM Close See the "Admission Fees" tab for the operating calendar. |
| NEW: Snowville Miniature Christmas Display - Take in thousands of twinkling lights and miniature Christmas scenes with our new Miniature Christmas Display. This display is open on select nights from 5 PM to 10 PM. This display will be closed on December 13-16, 20-21. | Santa Experience - Santa and his elves are working hard at the North Pole, and he is joining Illuminights on the following dates: December 13-16, 20-21 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. |
| Food & Beverage - Food vendors will be on site during select nights! Twin Creeks Brewpub will be open for food and beverage options on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during Illuminights. | Marshmallow Roasting - Gather around the campfire and enjoy a classic Christmas treat! Marshmallows and roasting sticks are provided, compliments of the Town of Vinton. |
| Southwest Virginia Ballet - The Southwest Virginia Ballet will be performing at Illuminights on December 12 with performances at 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM. | Canned Food Drive - Explore Park and Center in the Square have partnered with Kroger to offer a canned food drive at Illuminights. The food drive will be available each night at Illuminights. See more information below. |
All proceeds from Illuminights go to support the valuable missions of Center in the Square and Explore Park!
Admission Rates
- Ticket Sales Begin on Monday, November 1st at 9:00 AM
- Adult (ages 16+) = $16 in advance*
- Child (ages 3-15) = $6 in advance*
- Savings Days (shown in green) = $1 off individual admission
- Groups of 25+ = Save $1 off on Peak Dates, available by phone only at (540) 387-6078 ext. 0
How to Purchase Tickets
- Option 1 (preferred): Online Purchase - Click on the "Illuminights Tickets Here" button above, which will take you to our new online ticketing portal.
- Option 2: Phone Purchase - Reserve your tickets with credit card only via phone at (540) 387-6078 ext. 0. Available weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Option 3: Walk-in Purchase - Reserve your tickets with cash or credit card at the following locations
- Public Service Center, 1206 Kessler Mill RD 24153 (M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM)
- Brambleton Center, 7415 Brambleton AVE 24018 (M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM)
- Explore Park Visitor Center, 56 Roanoke River PKWY 24014 (F-Su, 9 AM - 5 PM)
- Center in the Square Box Office, 1 Market SQ 24011 (Tu-Sa, 9:45 AM - 4:45 PM, Su, 12:45 PM - 4:45 PM)
* Time slots will be sold in advance every 15-minutes, with strict participation limits. Tickets must be purchased in advanced, no walk-ups.
Who
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Cost
FREEHow
How to Purchase Tickets
- Option 1 (preferred): Online Purchase - Click on the "Illuminights Tickets Here" button above, which will take you to our new online ticketing portal.
- Option 2: Phone Purchase - Reserve your tickets with credit card only via phone at (540) 387-6078 ext. 0. Available weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Option 3: Walk-in Purchase - Reserve your tickets with cash or credit card at the following locations
- Public Service Center, 1206 Kessler Mill RD 24153 (M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM)
- Brambleton Center, 7415 Brambleton AVE 24018 (M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM)
- Explore Park Visitor Center, 56 Roanoke River PKWY 24014 (F-Su, 9 AM - 5 PM)
- Center in the Square Box Office, 1 Market SQ 24011 (Tu-Sa, 9:45 AM - 4:45 PM, Su, 12:45 PM - 4:45 PM)
* Time slots will be sold in advance every 15-minutes, with strict participation limits. Tickets must be purchased in advanced, no walk-ups.
