It’s hard to be a humbug when you’re looking at a twinkling display of festive lights. Here’s where to gawk at the glow:
Let There Be Light
PVCC’s annual outdoor exhibition returns on December 8. Bring your flashlights, grab a warm cup of hot chocolate, and enjoy glowing sculptures, floating artwork, and interactive installations. pvcc.edu
Veritas Illuminated
The groves and vines of Veritas Winery
are aglitter with sparkling lights and decorations. The half-mile walk weaves through tunnels, bright stepping stones, and glowing copses of trees. veritaswines.com
Winter Wander
Journey through a winter wonderland of dynamic light installations at Boar’s Head Resort, including the flickering firefly grove and the sun-kissed meadow. winterwander.com
Hooville Illumination
Light and music collide at this holiday experience, created by Greg McFadyen, C’ville’s own Clark Griswold. Tune your radios to 94.7, and watch as the McFadyen house transforms into a synchronized light show. hoovilleillumination.com
Mountain View Street
Jeff Norford has staged one of the brightest holiday light displays in town for over 20 years now, with thousands of lights and hundreds of inflatables.
Balloon Glow
While tethered to the ground, pilots inflate hot air balloons, creating a field of giant, colorful light bulbs. foxfieldraces.com
Spruce Willis
Don’t skip a visit to the city’s Christmas tree on the Downtown Mall.
