2026 Luminary Nights at Natural Bridge State Park

Location of Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Cedar Creek Trail
Main Park Address: Natural Bridge State Park, 6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, VA 24578.

When

Dec. 20, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Experience Natural Bridge State Park like never before, with festive lighting and roaring fires; the park is awash in the holiday spirit this December. Enjoy an after dark stroll along the illuminated Cedar Creek Trail and under the Natural Bridge, lit up to show the crags and clefts of the arch in festive colors. Back at the pavilion, warm up around one of our campfires and relax with friends and family or stop by to see Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Event admission is $9.00 for those 13 and up, $6.00 for those 12 and younger. Please dress for the cold.

Carriage rides will be offered on Sunday December 13th and 20th, as well as Saturday December 26th, at $25 per rider (admission included). Guests are welcome to walk the trail but will share it with the carriage. Regular event admission applies for those not taking a carriage ride.

Carriage registration will open November 2nd. Guests must register for carriage rides by calling (540) 254-0795. Prepayment is taken at time of registration by credit card over the phone, and you will be emailed a receipt. The ride is 15 minutes, and starts at the trail store at the start of Cedar Creek trail, where the stairs end and where the shuttle bus drops off.

Questions? Call (540) 254-0795 to speak with a ranger.

This event is sponsored by Rockbridge Area Tourism, Lowes of Lexington, Cornerstone Bank, and the Friends of Natural Bridge State Park.

NB lights

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $9.00 for adults (those 13 and older), $6.00 for children (those 12 and younger). As this is a special event, we cannot accept annual park passes..
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-291-1326
Email Address: NaturalBridge@dcr.virginia.gov