Lights at the Lake

Location of Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.
Various locations

When

Dec. 1, 2023. 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

This year is the ninth anniversary of this signature park event. Conceived and spearheaded by the Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park, this unique assemblage of lights and decorations remains a joyous time to bring friends, family, and community together. The event has grown over the years into one of the biggest light displays in the region.

On December 1, 2, 3, and again on December 8, 9, 10, from 5-7:30 p.m., visitors to the park will drive their car through the park’s campground and beach area to experience a wonderland of lights and community displays. Admission is a new unwrapped toy or a monetary donation to benefit the Cumberland Christmas Mother.

Additional activities will include s'mores kits, a warming campfire, a free ornament craft station. Light fare and seasonal merchandise will be available for purchase at the Lakeside Snack Bar. The Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park will be at Bear Creek Hall with other seasonal items and raffle tickets for a hand-made quilt. Santa will be giving out free candy canes and coloring books. Sunday December 10 only they will offer a take-home grilled chicken dinner for $12. To pre-order the dinner, please call the park office.

photo of holiday lights at night

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov