Advanced Tickets Only – Event Begins November 22, 2025
Roanoke County, VA (October 27, 2025) – Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights. Roanoke County and Center in the Square will operate the signature event from November 22, 2025 to January 4, 2026. Visitors will experience new light displays, trail enhancements, and family activities throughout the operating season.
Only advance tickets will be sold for the event (no walk-ups), with assigned arrival times. Tickets can be purchased in the following ways:
• Online (preferred): Visit www.RoanokeCountyParks.com/Illuminights
• Phone Purchase: Weekdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM by calling 540-387-6078 ext. 0
• In-Person Purchase, at these select locations: o Brambleton Recreation Center, 7415 Brambleton Ave. 24018 (M-F, 9 AM to 5 PM)
o Center in the Square Box Office, 1 Market Sq. SE 24011
(Tu-Sa, 9:45 AM to 4:45 PM, Su, 12:45 PM to 4:45 PM)
Tickets are $18.00 for adults (ages 16+) and $8.00 for children (ages 3-15). Groups of 25 or more save 20% on their ticket purchase.
All proceeds from the event go to support the valuable missions of Center in the Square and Explore Park.
Attendees can access Explore Park for Illuminights from the Blue Ridge Parkway North (US 220) at Milepost 121, Blue Ridge Parkway South (VA 24) at Milepost 112, or Explore Park’s Alternate Entrance at 3900 Rutrough Road.