Busch Gardens Williamsburg transforms into one of North America’s largest holiday light displays with over 10 million twinkling lights where guests can enjoy heartwarming entertainment, festive shopping & dining, and over 20 rides and attractions including Pantheon™, the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster. Christmas town is open select dates now – January 8, 2023. Learn more here.

Christmas Town is open select nights from November 11, 2022, through January 8, 2023. Check out our operating calendar for park hours and showtimes.

Beginning November 11, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is decked out for the holiday season. Christmas Town operating hours vary based on date. Please check out our operating calendar for park hours and showtimes.

Entry into Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town is included with Busch Gardens Williamsburg Basic, Unlimited, Premier and Platinum Memberships. Guests can enjoy this festive holiday event with a Christmas Town Ticket, Christmas Town Fun Card, Christmas Bounce Ticket or a vacation package.

Many of our park rides and kid attractions will open during the Christmas Town event. Be sure to get front-of-line access to our most popular rides.

Santa Claus will be at Busch Gardens Christmas Town from November 11 through January 8, 2023 in Wilkommenhaus, located in the Germany area of the park. The jolly man himself will take a break from his busy holiday schedule to meet and take photos with your family at Santa's Workshop.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg will be open Christmas Eve from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m., and Christmas Day from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

All Member benefits apply during Christmas Town, including discounts on food, merchandise, and select VIP experiences. Members can also enjoy unlimited admission to Christmas Town (blockout dates apply for Basic Members). View our monthly rewards calendar for additional discounts and offers.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town is open select nights from November 11, 2022 through January 8, 2023. Please check out our operating calendar for park hours.

You can rent wheelchairs and ECVs at the park’s entry or save time by reserving a wheelchair or stroller rental before you arrive. Just show your receipt, pick up and go!

Christmas Town remains open during inclement weather. However, colder temperatures or inclement weather conditions may impact ride operations.

In the unlikely event the park does not open on a scheduled day, dated tickets for that day will automatically be extended for a visit within six calendar days following the date on your ticket to allow guests the opportunity to visit.

Complimentary and discounted Waved of Honor 1-Day Tickets to Busch Gardens Williamsburg expired Oct. 31, 2022 and are not valid for Christmas Town.

Any group of 15 or more guests can qualify for group ticket pricing. Group tickets must be purchased in advance through our group sales team to receive the discounted rate. You cannot purchase group tickets at the gate. For more information about group tickets, call (757) 253-3404 or purchase online here.

Christmas Town is included with Busch Gardens Williamsburg Membership. Join Membership today and get unlimited visits and unbeatable benefits like free parking, free guest tickets and more.

Our standard Food and Beverage policy applies during Christmas Town. Outside food and drinks may not be taken into the park, but you can bring water bottles. Guests who have special dietary needs should contact Guest Relations for more information.

Located in Oktoberfest, Pick up stocking stuffers and one-of-a-kind personalized finds at the traditional outdoor Mistletoe Marketplace, offering an array of handmade gifts from local craft vendors.

Photos taken at Rudolph & Friends in Festa Italia and Frosty & Gingy in France can be added to your PhotoKey. A digital photo package must be purchased in order to have the photos taken at Santa’s Workshop, Santa’s Fireside Feast presented by Coca-Cola®, and Father Christmas in order to have the digital assets added to your PhotoKey product. See here for PhotoKey options and pricing.

Christmas Town is open select nights November 11, 2022 through January 8, 2023. Please check our operating calendar for park hours and showtimes.

Christmas Town is open select nights from November 11, 2022, through January 8, 2023.

General parking at Busch Gardens Williamsburg for one car, motorcycle or RV/Camper starts at $30.00 or $35.00 for preferred parking per day. Become a Member to enjoy free parking each visit.

Busch Gardens Christmas Town will welcome in the New Year with a festive fireworks display on Friday, December 30 and Saturday, December 31, 2022 beginning at 9:00 p.m. See here for more information.

Our spirited and heart-warming Christmas Town shows range from 28 – 30 minutes in length. See here for a full line-up of performances.

Busch Gardens Christmas Town is a separately ticketed event and admission is only included for those with an active Basic, Unlimited, Premier or Platinum Membership. Join Membership today and get 12 months of unlimited visits and unbeatable benefits like free parking, free guest tickets and more.

Busch Gardens Christmas Town is a separately ticketed event and admission is only included for those with an active Basic, Unlimited, Premier or Platinum Membership.

Reservations are not required to visit. Guest only need a valid form of admission such as an active Basic, Unlimited, Premier or Platinum Membership, Military Pass, Christmas Town Fun Card, or ticket option to attend. Free or discounted Waves of Honor Tickets, Legacy Annual Passes, and 2023 Fun Cards are not valid for admission.

Reservations are not required to visit. Guest only need a valid form of admission such as an active Basic, Unlimited, Premier or Platinum Membership, Military Pass, Christmas Town Fun Card, or ticket option to attend. Free or discounted Waves of Honor Tickets, Legacy Annual Passes, and 2023 Fun Cards are not valid for admission.

Guests are invited to stay and enjoy Christmas Town all day. Make the most of your experience with our All-Day Dining Deals, Quick Queue, Photo Packages and more!

Enjoy the magic of the holidays all season with unlimited admission to Christmas Town November 11, 2022 – January 8, 2023, at Busch Gardens Williamsburg with a Christmas Town Fun Card.

Enjoy the magic of the holidays all season with unlimited admission to Christmas Town November 11, 2022 – January 8, 2023, at Busch Gardens Williamsburg with a Christmas Town Fun Card.

Celebrate the spirit of the season at Busch Gardens Williamsburg during Christmas Town™ and Colonial Williamsburg with admission & parking for three consecutive days. See here for more details.

Save on Christmas Town admission and your choice of accommodations from selected hotel partners with a Busch Gardens Vacation Package. There’s no better way to explore Williamsburg, Virginia than with one of our thoughtfully designed vacation packages, which include admission to our parks. Learn more here.