Busch Gardens Williamsburg with Holiday Lighting

Christmas Town

Williamsburg’s Biggest and Brightest Christmas Event

Holiday cheer returns to Busch Gardens® Williamsburg for our annual Christmas Town™ celebration on select dates between November 13 and January 3, 2027. The World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park is once again transformed with more than ten million twinkling lights, creating one of the largest light displays in North America.

Visit the park to enjoy:

Holiday shows like the Christmas Town Live!
Classic traditions like Santa’s Workshop and the Christmas Town Express
Festive sweet treats and hearty holiday meals
Seasonal shopping
Photo ops with Santa and friends
Your favorite theme park rides and attractions

Christmas Town is a separately-ticketed event that everyone can enjoy. While admission is included with an active Busch Gardens Williamsburg Basic, Unlimited, Premier, and Platinum Membership, College Pass, or 2026 Military Pass, guests can also purchase individual event tickets to join in the holiday fun.

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Event Type

Holiday Festival
DATES

Nov. 13 to Jan. 3, 2027
EVENT HOURS

Park Open to Park Close
EVENT PRICE

Included with Membership

Christmas Town Busch Gardens Events & Activities

Festive Shows at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town.

Holiday Shows and Entertainment

Dance and sing along to classic holiday favorites at Christmas Town's family-friendly shows, including Christmas Town Live! A Holiday Special, fan-favorite Gloria! and Scrooged No More.

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Visit Santa's Workshop

Santa Claus and his elves can't wait to see you. Stop by Santa's Workshop in the North Pole (Wilkommenhaus) and tell him your Christmas wish.

Santa's Fireside Feast

Reservation Required

Gather around the majestic castle as Santa recounts a classic Christmas story while elves prepare a scrumptious all-you-care-to-eat meal and Mrs. Claus dazzles the dining room with holiday cheer.

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Soar above 10 million lights on thrilling rides like the all-new DarKoaster™ at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town.

Christmas Town Rides & Attractions

Soar above 10 million lights on thrilling rides like the all-new Verbolten: Forbidden Turn making its Christmas Town debut! Then take a ride around the park and enjoy holiday music on the Christmas Town Express.

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Specialty food & beverage options available at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Christmas Town.

Holiday Dining and Shopping

Indulge in culinary delights featuring savory treats, festive sweets, and holiday beverages around the park. Then, shop for the perfect gift and finish your holiday shopping at one of our various shops.

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Admission + Lodging Christmas Town Hotel Packages

Save on Christmas Town admission and your choice of accommodations from selected hotel partners with a Busch Gardens Vacation Package.

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