Christmas Town: Virginia’s Largest Christmas Event
The holidays shine brightest as Busch Gardens Christmas Town celebrates 15 years, on select dates from November 15 through January 5. The World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park is once again transformed with over ten million twinkling lights, one of the largest light displays in North America. Enjoy heart-warming shows like ‘Twas that Night and returning favorite, Gloria!. Christmas classics like Santa’s Workshop and the Christmas Town Express renew holiday traditions. Pair thrilling moments with holiday cheer on over 25 rides and coasters, including The Loch Ness Monster®: The Legend Lives On. Families can enjoy a hearty meal and a special Christmas story from the big elf himself during Santa’s Fireside Feast presented by Coca-Cola®. Festive treats, holiday shopping and special photo opportunities complete this holiday tradition for friends and families.

Schedule:

2:00 PM:

Park Opens

2:15 PM:

Trainer Talk at Wolf Valley
Learn about the majestic animal ambassadors that call Wolf Haven home.

2:30 PM:

Birds of Prey Trainer Talks at Eagle Ridge
Visit Eagle Ridge to learn more about birds of prey.

2:45 PM:

Trainer Talk at Highland Stables
Learn more about hoofstock that call Highland Stables home and the trainers that care for them.

Carolers
Features timeless classic Christmas music that brings out the best holiday cheer and happiness from all who stroll by.

3:00 PM:

Merry Misfits
An upbeat Christmas show featuring a singer, guitarist, and cajón drummer reimagining your favorite holiday tunes.

3:15 PM:

Trainer Talk at Highland Stables
Learn firsthand from our Animal Care Specialists about one of our many animal ambassadors that represent the Scottish Highlands like the Black-Faced Sheep, Border Collies, or the European Barn Owl.

3:30 PM:

Up on the HausTop
An exciting Christmas show featuring new age pop music and dazzling costumes at the roundabout Festhaus theater.

3:45 PM:

Celtic Christmas Trio
A lively Christmas show featuring Irish dancing and Irish traditions that will have everyone singing along and tapping their feet.

4:00 PM:

Scrooge No More
Experience 'Scrooge No More,' a lively retelling of Ebeneezer Scrooge's transformation from bitterness to kindness, featuring a cast of colorful characters alongside brilliant music arrangements.

Wisemen
Three seasoned male vocalists take you on a heartfelt journey, sharing the magic and meaning of the Christmas season through their extraordinary voices.

4:30 PM:

Gloria
A beloved production where the angel Gabriel guides us through the nativity story with live vocals and wonderful instrumentation.

Elmo's Christmas Wish
Exciting Christmas Show at Sesame Street Forest of Fun

5:00 PM:

Carolers
Features timeless classic Christmas music that brings out the best holiday cheer and happiness from all who stroll by.

5:15 PM:

Spectacle of Lights
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

Up on the HausTop
An exciting Christmas show featuring new age pop music and dazzling costumes at the roundabout Festhaus theater.

5:30 PM:

Merry Misfits
An upbeat Christmas show featuring a singer, guitarist, and cajón drummer reimagining your favorite holiday tunes.

Celebration of Lights at O'Tannenbaum
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

Elmo's Christmas Wish
Exciting Christmas Show at Sesame Street Forest of Fun

5:45 PM:

Celtic Christmas Trio
A lively Christmas show featuring Irish dancing and Irish traditions that will have everyone singing along and tapping their feet.

Spectacle of Lights
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

6:00 PM:

Celebration of Lights at O'Tannenbaum
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

Scrooge No More
Experience 'Scrooge No More,' a lively retelling of Ebeneezer Scrooge's transformation from bitterness to kindness, featuring a cast of colorful characters alongside brilliant music arrangements.

Wisemen
Three seasoned male vocalists take you on a heartfelt journey, sharing the magic and meaning of the Christmas season through their extraordinary voices.

6:15 PM:

Spectacle of Lights
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

6:30 PM:

Gloria
A beloved production where the angel Gabriel guides us through the nativity story with live vocals and wonderful instrumentation.

Celebration of Lights at O'Tannenbaum
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

6:45 PM:

Spectacle of Lights
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

7:00 PM:

Celebration of Lights at O'Tannenbaum
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

Elmo's Christmas Wish
Exciting Christmas Show at Sesame Street Forest of Fun

Carolers
Features timeless classic Christmas music that brings out the best holiday cheer and happiness from all who stroll by.

7:15 PM:

Spectacle of Lights
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

Up on the HausTop
An exciting Christmas show featuring new age pop music and dazzling costumes at the roundabout Festhaus theater.

7:30 PM:

Celtic Christmas Trio
A lively Christmas show featuring Irish dancing and Irish traditions that will have everyone singing along and tapping their feet.

Celebration of Lights at O'Tannenbaum
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

7:45 PM:

Merry Misfits
An upbeat Christmas show featuring a singer, guitarist, and cajón drummer reimagining your favorite holiday tunes.

Spectacle of Lights
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

8:00 PM:

Celebration of Lights at O'Tannenbaum
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

Scrooge No More
Experience 'Scrooge No More,' a lively retelling of Ebeneezer Scrooge's transformation from bitterness to kindness, featuring a cast of colorful characters alongside brilliant music arrangements.

Elmo's Christmas Wish
Exciting Christmas Show at Sesame Street Forest of Fun

Wisemen
Three seasoned male vocalists take you on a heartfelt journey, sharing the magic and meaning of the Christmas season through their extraordinary voices.

8:15 PM:

Spectacle of Lights
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

8:30 PM:

Gloria
A beloved production where the angel Gabriel guides us through the nativity story with live vocals and wonderful instrumentation.

Celebration of Lights at O'Tannenbaum
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

8:45 PM:

Spectacle of Lights
Spectacular Christmas Light Show

9:00 PM:

Park Closes

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