CHRISTMAS IN THE TRI-CITIES · 2026
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS MAP
Drive-through shows, light trails and tree lightings from Abingdon to Greeneville, all in one place.
- 22 displays
- 26 events
- Checked through Nov 13
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Nov 14 to Dec 31
DisplayNumber 1: 31st Festival of Trees and An Evening Aglow
Decorated trees indoors at the Southwest Virginia Museum, with evening viewings on listed nights.
- Hours
- Night viewings 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on listed nights
- Cost
- $5 adults; $3 ages 6 to 12; under 6 free
- Where
- Southwest Virginia Museum, 10 W First St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Announced
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Nov 20 to Jan 2
DisplayNumber 2: Food City Speedway in Lights powered by TVA
A four-mile drive past three million lights, with a lap around the speedway oval and a Christmas Village in the infield.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM nightly; arrive by 9:45 PM
- Cost
- Per vehicle, varies by night. Car (up to 8) $29.12 to $34.88 on sampled nights; van (9 to 23) $69.46. Online fees apply; none at the gate
- Where
- 106 Thunder Valley Dr., Bristol, TN 37620
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sat, Nov 21
EventNumber 3: Abingdon Christmas Tree Lighting
The tree lighting that opens the Festival of Trees.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Where
- Fields-Penn lawn and Abingdon Visitor Center, 208 W Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Nov 21 to Dec 31
DisplayNumber 4: Abingdon Festival of Trees
Decorated trees outdoors on the lawn and inside the Visitor Center.
- Hours
- Outdoor trees anytime. Indoor trees Mon to Sat 9 AM to 5 PM, Sun 1 to 5 PM. Opening Nov 21, 6 to 7 PM
- Cost
- Tree voting by donation
- Where
- Fields-Penn lawn and Abingdon Visitor Center, 208 W Main St, Abingdon, VA 24210
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sat, Nov 21
EventNumber 5: Elizabethton Christmas Tree Lighting (Historic Fraser Fir)
The lighting of Elizabethton's historic Fraser fir.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM
- Where
- 824 E Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN 37643
AnnouncedChecked Nov 13, 2026
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Fri, Nov 27
EventNumber 6: Christmas in Olde Jonesborough: Lighting of the Tree
The lighting of the downtown Fraser fir, at the start of Jonesborough's Christmas series.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM
- Where
- Beside the Washington County Courthouse, 100 E Main St, Jonesborough, TN
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sat, Nov 28
EventNumber 7: Bluff City Christmas Tree Lighting
Bluff City's fifth annual tree lighting.
- Hours
- 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
- Where
- Impact Community Center, 337 Carter St, Bluff City, TN 37618
Announced
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Nov 28 to Jan 4
DisplayNumber 8: Candy Land Christmas
More than 180 decorated trees across Founders Park, King Commons and Main Street. You can see it from the car, but walking is better.
- Hours
- Recommended morning to 10:00 PM daily
- Where
- Founders Park, 225 S Commerce St, Johnson City, TN (also King Commons and Main St)
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Nov 28, Dec 5, 12, 18 and 19
DisplayNumber 9: Christmas Lighting of the Tunnel
A chairlift ride past lights and animated displays down to the tunnel. December 18 is Ugly Sweater Night, and weather may cancel.
- When
- On the listed nights only.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Cost
- $7 parking per vehicle; chairlift $5 round trip or $4 one way
- Where
- Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy, Duffield, VA 24244
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sat, Nov 28
EventNumber 10: First Annual Duffield Christmas Tree Lighting
Duffield's first tree lighting, new in 2026.
- Hours
- 5:00 PM
- Where
- Duffield Daze Field, Duffield, VA 24244 Approximate location.
Announced
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Sat, Nov 28
EventNumber 11: Grand Christmas Tree Lighting
The tree lighting that opens Candy Land Christmas.
- Hours
- 6:30 PM
- Where
- King Commons, 125 W King St, Johnson City, TN
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sat, Nov 28
EventNumber 12: Tree Lighting Festival at The Philosopher's House
A tree lighting with free hot cider.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM; tree lit 6:30 PM
- Cost
- Free hot cider
- Where
- 117 W Fairview Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sun, Nov 29
EventNumber 13: Town of Church Hill Christmas Open House and Tree Lighting
Church Hill's Christmas open house and tree lighting.
- Hours
- 4:00 PM start
- Where
- St. Luke's Church, Church Hill, TN 37642 Approximate location.
Announced
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From Nov 30
DisplayNumber 14: Bristol Merry & Bright: Anderson Park
New for 2026: custom flagpole light trees that switch on at the downtown tree lighting.
- Where
- Anderson Park, downtown Bristol, TN Approximate location.
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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From Nov 30
DisplayNumber 15: Bristol Merry & Bright: Cumberland Square Park
New for 2026: the Virginia-side half of Merry & Bright, lit at the downtown tree lighting.
- Where
- Cumberland Square Park, 200 Lee St, Bristol, VA 24201
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Mon, Nov 30
EventNumber 16: Downtown Bristol Winter Carnival and Christmas Tree Lighting
The 46th annual lighting of a 30-foot Douglas fir, which also switches on both Merry & Bright parks.
- Hours
- 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; trees lit 7:00 PM
- Cost
- Free hot chocolate
- Where
- 115 Country Music Way, Bristol, VA 24201 (Cumberland Square, by The Bristol Hotel)
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Mon, Nov 30
EventNumber 17: Mount Carmel Christmas Tree Lighting
Mount Carmel's tree lighting on Main Street.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM
- Where
- Main St, Mount Carmel, TN 37645 Approximate location.
AnnouncedChecked Nov 13, 2026
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Dec 1 to 31
DisplayNumber 18: Christmas in the Park: Centennial Park
Part of more than 100 decorated trees, with snow on December 12 and 19 and live music both nights.
- When
- Throughout December 2026
- Where
- 245 E Main St, Kingsport, TN
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Dec 1 to 31
DisplayNumber 19: Christmas in the Park: Glen Bruce Park
Part of more than 100 decorated trees across Glen Bruce and Centennial parks, with snow on December 11 and 18.
- When
- Throughout December 2026
- Where
- 414 Broad St, Kingsport, TN
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Dec 1 to 31
DisplayNumber 20: Downtown Kingsport Light Displays and Selfie Spots
Fourteen light displays and selfie spots along Broad Street and in the downtown parks.
- When
- December 2026
- Where
- Broad St corridor from Church Circle to Main St, Kingsport, TN (plus Glen Bruce Park, Centennial Park and Allandale) Approximate location.
See the city's map of all 14 spots
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Twilight rides Dec 3, 10, 17; Christmas at the Carousel Dec 18
EventNumber 21: Christmas at the Kingsport Carousel
The carousel lit for the holidays, with free twilight rides and snow on December 18.
- When
- On the listed nights only.
- Hours
- Twilight rides 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Cost
- Free twilight rides
- Where
- Kingsport Carousel, 350 Clinchfield St, Kingsport, TN
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Thu, Dec 3
EventNumber 22: Merry Marion Christmas Tree Lighting
Downtown Marion's tree lighting.
- Hours
- Event 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM; tree lighting 6:00 PM
- Where
- Main St, downtown Marion, VA Approximate location.
AnnouncedChecked Nov 13, 2026
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Dec 4, 5, 11 and 12
EventNumber 23: Candlelight Christmas at Rocky Mount
Candlelit tours after dark and a Christmas village. It is candles, not an electric light show.
- When
- On the listed nights only.
- Hours
- First tour 4:15 PM; last tour 8:30 PM; tours about 90 minutes
- Where
- Rocky Mount State Historic Site, 200 Hyder Hill Rd, Piney Flats, TN 37686
AnnouncedChecked Nov 13, 2026
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Dec 4 to Jan 5
DisplayNumber 24: Christmas at Lincoln Park
More than 40 lit trees sponsored by local businesses and groups, in its third year.
- Hours
- Lighting Dec 4 at 6:00 PM
- Where
- Lincoln Park, Jonesborough, TN Approximate location.
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Dec 4 to 5
EventNumber 25: Christmas at Sabine Hill Candlelight Tours
Candlelit tours of the historic house, 12 people at a time. Reservations are required, and the house is reached only by stairs.
- Hours
- Tours at 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 and 8:30 PM
- Cost
- $15 adults; $10 ages 12 and under
- Where
- Sabine Hill State Historic Site, 2328 W G St, Elizabethton, TN 37643
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Dec 4 to 5
EventNumber 26: Christmas at the Farm at Paradise Acres
Both mini-golf courses lit with thousands of lights, a lighted truck and tractor parade Friday at 7 PM, a live nativity, hayrides and Santa.
- Hours
- Dec 4: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM; Dec 5: noon to 9:00 PM
- Where
- Paradise Acres, 4946 N Roan St, Johnson City, TN 37615
AnnouncedChecked Nov 13, 2026
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Fri, Dec 4
EventNumber 27: Christmas in Downtown Greeneville and Tree Lighting
Downtown Greeneville's tree lighting on the courthouse lawn.
- Where
- Greene County Courthouse lawn, S Main St, Greeneville, TN Approximate location.
Announced
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Fri, Dec 4
EventNumber 28: Erwin Tree Lighting Ceremony
The 23rd annual tree lighting, with Santa's Village in the parking lot.
- Hours
- 5:00 PM start
- Where
- Erwin Town Hall, 211 N Main Ave, Erwin, TN 37650
Announced
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Fri, Dec 4
EventNumber 29: First Fridays: Lights! Merry & Bright
A downtown stroll under the holiday lights, with photo stops along the way.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Where
- State St, downtown Bristol, TN Approximate location.
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Dec 4 to 6
DisplayNumber 30: Journey Through Christmas at Eastside Baptist Church
Christmas scenes you view from your car with an audio tour. No reservations: follow the signs.
- Hours
- Dec 4: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM; Dec 5 to 6: 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- Where
- Eastside Baptist Church, 195 Serral Dr, Greeneville, TN 37745
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Saturdays Dec 5, 12 and 19
DisplayNumber 31: Christmas Trail to the North Pole at Fleming Fields Farm
A wagon ride to a quarter-mile lighted forest trail with holiday scenes and Santa photos.
- When
- On the listed nights only.
- Hours
- 3:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Cost
- $10 per person; ages 5 and under free; tickets by date via Square
- Where
- Fleming Fields Farm, 16199 Rust Hollow Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sat, Dec 5
EventNumber 32: Christmas on Main Tree Lighting
Christmas on Main, with a parade and the tree lighting.
- Where
- Downtown Mountain City, TN Approximate location.
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sat, Dec 5
EventNumber 33: Downtown Kingsport Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Lit floats, bands and Santa, then a candlelight ceremony and carols at Church Circle.
- Hours
- Parade 6:00 PM; tree lighting 7:45 PM
- Where
- Church Circle at Broad St and W Sullivan St, Kingsport, TN (parade starts at Clinchfield St and W Center St) Approximate location.
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sat, Dec 5
EventNumber 34: Hawkins County Courthouse Square Christmas Tree Lighting
The courthouse tree lighting that follows the Christmas parade.
- Hours
- Following the Christmas parade (listed as 8:00 PM)
- Where
- Hawkins County Courthouse lawn, 100 E Main St, Rogersville, TN
Announced
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Thu, Dec 10
EventNumber 35: Historic Blountville Courthouse Christmas Tree Lighting
Two trees are lit, the second in remembrance of lives lost to violence, with music and hot chocolate.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM
- Where
- Historic Sullivan County Courthouse, 3397 TN-126, Blountville, TN 37617
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Dec 12 to 13
EventNumber 36: Allandale Mansion Christmas
A themed, lit tree in every room of the mansion. Mostly a daytime visit.
- When
- Christmas at Allandale Dec 12; tours Dec 12 to 13, 2026
- Hours
- Dec 13: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Where
- Allandale Mansion, 4444 W Stone Dr, Kingsport, TN
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sat, Dec 12
EventNumber 37: Jonesborough Lighted Christmas Parade
A lighted nighttime parade down Boone and Main streets.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM
- Where
- Boone St and Main St, Jonesborough, TN Approximate location.
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Sun, Dec 13
EventNumber 38: Live Christmas Nativity (Come to Bethlehem)
A live nativity at Church Circle that you drive through.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM start
- Where
- Church Circle at Broad St and W Sullivan St, Kingsport, TN Approximate location.
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Thu, Dec 17
EventNumber 39: Park After Dark: Christmas Edition
One night only: a lighted trail and a holiday laser show at Bays Mountain.
- Hours
- 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Where
- Bays Mountain Park, 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd, Kingsport, TN 37660
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
All season, dates not posted yet
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Dates TBA
DisplayNumber 40: Christmas in the Park at Hardin Park
More than a million lights and 200 figure displays set up by city staff.
- Last year
- Dec 5 to 30, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Cost
- Free; donation box at exit
- Where
- Hardin Park, 602 Crescent Dr, Greeneville, TN (enter at Optimist Field)
Dates TBAChecked Nov 13, 2026
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Dates TBA
DisplayNumber 41: Covered Bridge Park Holiday Lights
The 1882 covered bridge dressed in wreaths, garlands and lights, with an ice rink beside it in season.
- Where
- Covered Bridge Park, 717 E Elk Ave, Elizabethton, TN
Dates TBAChecked Nov 13, 2026
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December 2026 (displays ready by the first Wednesday of December, 7 PM)
DisplayNumber 42: Damascus Holiday Lights Tour
A town-wide lights contest you can walk, bike or drive.
- When
- December 2026 (displays ready by the first Wednesday of December, 7 PM)
- Where
- Throughout Damascus, VA Approximate location.
AnnouncedChecked Nov 13, 2026
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Holiday season 2026
DisplayNumber 43: Downtown Abingdon Holiday Lights
Garlands on the lamp posts, lit storefronts and decorations at The Martha Washington Inn.
- When
- Holiday season 2026
- Where
- W Main St, historic downtown Abingdon, VA Approximate location.
AnnouncedChecked Nov 13, 2026
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Holiday season 2026
DisplayNumber 44: Downtown Center Christmas Tree and State Street Lights
A 25-foot tree at the Downtown Center on State Street.
- When
- Holiday season 2026
- Where
- Downtown Center, 810 State St, Bristol, TN
AnnouncedChecked Nov 13, 2026
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Dates TBA
DisplayNumber 45: Downtown Erwin Snowflake Lights
Giant lit snowflakes through downtown Erwin.
- Where
- Downtown Erwin, TN Approximate location.
Dates TBAChecked Nov 13, 2026
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Holiday season 2026
DisplayNumber 46: Downtown Jonesborough Holiday Lights
Fifteen lit trees along Main Street, garland on the courthouse columns and balcony, and lit poles on Fox Street.
- When
- Holiday season 2026
- Where
- Main St, Jonesborough, TN (also Fox St and the Courthouse) Approximate location.
Confirmed for 2026Checked Nov 11, 2026
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Holiday season 2026
DisplayNumber 47: Historic Downtown Rogersville Holiday Lights
Lit lampposts through historic downtown Rogersville.
- When
- Holiday season 2026
- Where
- Main St, historic downtown Rogersville, TN Approximate location.
Announced
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Dates TBA
DisplayNumber 48: Rogersville Town Park Christmas Display
The town's large Christmas tree lighting display, held at the park each year.
- Where
- Rogersville town park, Rogersville, TN Approximate location.
Dates TBA
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Not this year: Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland is not returning to the Appalachian Fairgrounds in Gray for 2026.
Christmas lights by town
Kingsport 8Abingdon 4Bristol 4Johnson City 4Jonesborough 4Elizabethton 3Greeneville 3Rogersville 3Bristol, VA 2Duffield 2Erwin 2
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