Illuminights

Explore Park's Winter Walk of LightsLight up your night at Illuminights! Wander a half-mile wooded trail filled with over 725,000 dazzling lights, new themes, and festive fun for the whole family. While you’re here, shop for presents in our artisan market, roast marshmallows around the campfire, and enjoy a visit from Santa on select nights. All proceeds from Illuminights go to support the valuable missions of Center in the Square and Explore Park! Admission RatesAdult (ages 16+) = $18.00 in advance*Child (ages 3-15) = $8.00 in advance*Child (ages 2 and under) = Free in advance*How to Purchase Tickets:Option 1 (preferred): Online Purchase - Tickets sales begin on Sunday, November 1, 2026Option 2: Phone Purchase - Reserve your tickets with credit card only via phone at (540) 387-6078 ext.0. Available weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM beginning on Monday, November 2, 2026.Option 3: In-Person Purchase (No Walk-Ups Available on Operating Nights) - Reserve your tickets in advance for a future operating night with credit card at the following locations:- Parks, Recreation & Tourism Admin Office, 4818 Starkey Rd 24018 (M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM)- Center in the Square Box Office, 1 Market SQ 24011 (Tu-Sa, 9:45 AM - 4:45 PM, Su, 12:45 PM - 4:45 PM)* Time slots will be sold in advance every 15-minutes, with strict participation limits. Tickets must be purchased in advanced, no walk-ups. Santa will be on site December 4th through December 6th and December 14th through December 17th. Illuminights Tickets are non-refundable and all ticket purchases are final. Ticket exchanges can be made up to 48-hourse in advance of your time slot. No exchanges will be available for tickets less than 48 hours of your time slot. If you need to transfer your ticket to another operating night with availability, please call Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism at 540-387-6078 ext.0.