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🚗 Drive through 2.5 miles of festive lights, then explore the Holiday Village with bonfires, s’mores, a petting zoo, and the Carnival with rides and games. Follow @withsunshinesol for more fun things to do 🐾🥾✨ Here’s what to know: 🌟 Drive-through Lights: 5:30 - 9:30 pm Mon-Thurs | 5:30 - 10 pm Fri-Sun & holidays Open now through Jan 5 🔥 Holiday Village: Bonfires, s’mores, petting zoo & photo ops Open nightly (weather permitting) until Jan 5 Closes at 9:30 pm Mon-Thurs, 10 pm Fri-Sun & holidays 🎠 Carnival: Kids’ rides, games & food vendors Open nightly, except Thanksgiving (Nov 28), until Jan 1 ⏰ Peak Times: Weekends and holiday weeks are busiest—plan accordingly ⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: Only one ticket needed per vehicle. https://www.novaparks.com/events/bull-run-festival-of-lights 🎟️ Admission: Gen Ad: $30 Bus Entry (16 or more passenger): $75 💸 Ticket Savings: 🗓️ Nov 15-21: Save $10 with code early24 🗓️ Nov 22-27: Save $5 with code lights24 🗓️ Jan 2-5: Save $10 with code early24 Perfect for family and friends! 📍7700 Bull Run Dr Centreville VA 20121 @bullrunfestivaloflights @bullrunregionalpark . . . . . . . . #virginiablogger #dmvblogger things to do in Virginia this holiday. Things to do near Washington DC

Things to do this Holiday in Virginia🫶🏼✨Part 1 Follow @withsunshinesol for more things to do 🫶🏼🐶 ✨ @norfolkbotanicalgarden 11/8 - 1/5/25: Dominion Energy Garden of Lights at Norfolk Botanical Garden. Reserve tickets online to avoid the $5 walk-up fee. 🎟️: $$ Pups welcome every Sunday starting 11/10 (free for members’ dogs, $5 for non-members). 🐾 ❄️ @nauticusnorfolk 11/15 - 1/1/25: Nauticus Winterfest by the waterfront, featuring festive lights and holiday activities. 🎟️: $$ 🎉 11/23: 38th Annual Grand Illumination Parade in Downtown Norfolk, with this year’s theme Retro Wonderland. Kick off the holiday season on the Saturday before Thanksgiving! @visitnorfolkva 🎟️: Free All are located in Norfolk, VA Videos from previous years . . . . . . . #virginiablogger #dmvblogger

Things to do this holiday in Northern Virginia ✨ Follow @withsunshinesol for more fun things to do & getaways 🐾 🌟 Stroll through the lights at Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights @meadowlarkbotanicalgardens 🌟 🎟️ Admission (ages 2+): $18 🐾 Dog Admission: $6 (Pup Nights only) 🗓️ Hours: Now - December 5, 2024: 5:30 - 10:00 pm December 6, 2024 - January 5, 2025: 5:00 - 10:00 pm Admission ends at 9:15 pm 📅 Prime Nights (December 6 - December 31): Tickets are only available online—no onsite sales! Open every night, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day! 🐾 Special Pup Nights: November 12, 19, 25; December 2, 3, 10, 17; January 3, 5 ✨ Highlights: 🌸 Lotus Pond with koi and lotus blooms 🌼 Bold Garden with 12-foot flowers 🎶 Sing-to-Me Tree - let your voice light it up 🐿️ Nature Walk with woodland animals 🔥 S’more Shack for marshmallow roasting ☕ Food & Beverage: Hot cocoa, coffee, or adult spiked drinks at SIPS & SPARKLES, plus pretzels and funnel cakes at Breezy Bites. End with marshmallow roasting at the S’more Shack! 📍Meadowlark Botanical Gardens 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna, VA 22182. . . . . . . . . . . #virginiablogger #dmvblogger things to do this Holiday in Northern Virginia, DMV

A Hidden Valley Getaway in Virginia, 1 hour 40 mins. from Washington DC. [ h o s t e d ] Welcome to The Gramophone – A Shenandoah Valley Retreat We recently stayed here, and it’s hard to put into words how special this place is. Tucked away on a private 3-acre property with a rushing creek and treetop views, it’s the perfect escape to reconnect with nature and slow down. ✨ What I loved about our stay: 🌄 The 48’ wall of windows made me feel like I was living in the treetops. Waking up in the bedroom felt magical. 🎶 The Crosley record player and curated vinyl collection added such a cozy vibe—it was the perfect soundtrack to my mornings and evenings. 🛁 Luxurious touches like the rain shower, standalone tub, and a wood-fired hot tub among the trees. 🌳 The peaceful deck “floating” above the forest—perfect for morning coffee or late-night stargazing. This cabin was lovingly built by hand, and you can feel it in every detail. From the hand-drawn plans to the reclaimed wood sourced from the property, you can feel the love and care in every detail. 📍 Just 1 hr. and 40 mins. from Washington, D.C., it’s ideal for a romantic getaway or a peaceful retreat with loved ones. 🎯 Nearby adventures: Shenandoah National Park, Luray Caverns, and so much more to explore. If you’re craving a cozy, nature-filled escape, this is the place. 📍@TheValleyGramophone Stanley, VA . . . . . . . . . #virginiablogger #dmvblogger

Things to do this Holiday in Virginia🫶🏼✨Part 2 Follow @withsunshinesol for more things to do 🫶🏼🐶 🌟 Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights at @lewisginter Botanical Garden 🌟 🗓️ Now - Jan 5 🎟️: $$ ⚠️ Advance tickets are REQUIRED and available online only (no walk-ups). Highlights for this year: 🌍 Theme: Homes & Habitats – explore vibrant environments reimagined with millions of lights, including wetlands, forests, and savannahs. 🎮 Interactive Displays: Find Pokémon-themed lights in each habitat and check out the interactive Waterway splash pad. 🚂 Fan Favorites: Model trains, warming fire pit for s’mores, live tree, light tunnel, and Fairy Village. Special Nights: 🐾 GardenFest for Fidos: Dog-friendly nights on Mondays (Nov 18, 25; Dec 2, 9, 16). 🎶 Performances: Enjoy festive performances each Tuesday from Nov 19 - Dec 17. 🎟️ Free Nights for Members: Dec 30 - Jan 5 Dining: 🍴 GardenFest Cafe: Grab-and-go treats. 🍽️ 12 Days of Dining: Dec 1-12 for a special holiday dinner. 🍹 Jingle Bar: Drinks and snacks in the Asian Valley Garden. 🎅 Santa Brunch: Select Saturdays and Sundays in December. 🍲 Dinners with Santa: Dec 22 & 23. 📍Henrico, VA All video clips are from previous years. . . . . . . . . . #virginiablogger #dmvblogger things to do in Virginia with dogs this holiday.

Best weekend Getaways in Virginia! 🎄✨ [ h o s t e d ] Did you know that America’s first resort is in Virginia, @The Omni Homestead Resort? After trying to plan a friends’ getaway for a while, our schedules finally aligned just in time for my birthday weekend—and we couldn’t have picked a more perfect time to visit. 🥂 The holidays are here, and The Omni Homestead is truly embracing the season! 🎄 On November 25th at 11 AM, they’re kicking off their BIGGEST tradition with the arrival of a 20+ foot Christmas tree in the Great Hall! The Christmas tree lighting will follow on November 27th at 5 PM. There’s holiday fun for everyone, including tree-themed crafts for the kids and even a chance to help raise this giant tree. It’s a holiday moment you won’t want to miss, and it’s open to the public. ‼️And here’s a little extra savings for you—Use promo code SUNSHINE for 25% off a stay at The Omni Homestead Resort. Book now through Dec 31, 2024, for stays between now and April 30, 2025. Offer valid only at The Omni Homestead Resort. Excludes groups, conventions, and other packages, and cannot be combined with other offers. 📍7696 Sam Snead Hwy, Hot Springs, VA 24445 . . . . . . . . #virginiablogger #dmvblogger things to do this holiday. Resort to visit in Virginia East Coast. Weekend getaway from DC.

Escape the DMV to this cozy cabin in the mountains of West Virginia 🌲 IG: @whisperingrivercabins With 40 acres of peaceful woodlands, this spot is perfect for a family getaway or a trip with friends – and yes, it’s dog-friendly 🐾 The deep wood tones inside give it that rustic vibe, while bright spaces, a fully stocked kitchen, and a wrap-around porch make it feel like home. Plus, there’s a hot tub, fire pit, and grill for nights under the stars ✨ Thank you @whisperingrivercabins for having us! 💕 📍 Pendleton, WV Close to Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks, Spruce Knob, and NRocks Via Ferrata . . . . #virginiablogger #dmvblogger unique getaways in West Virginia. Getaways from DC MD VA.