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Garden Member Discount Nights

January 1-5

Current Meadowlark Botanical Gardens members can purchase admission onsite at a discounted price of $12 per person on designated Member Nights. This special discount can only be obtained at Meadowlark’s Visitor Center when purchasing admission upon entrance to the Winter Walk on select nights.  A member discount ticket cannot be purchased in advance. Patrons with current Family Memberships may purchase the $12 admission for themselves and their children, age 18 and younger, plus two guests. Patrons with current Individual Memberships may purchase the $12 admissions for themselves and one guest.  These discount admissions can only be used on the dates noted above and cannot be purchased in advance.  Member discounts cannot be combined with other discounts. 

Winter Walk of Lights lake view

Senior Discount Nights

January 1-5

Attention Seniors! (We prefer "Super Adults.") The Winter Walk of Lights has a great deal for you during Senior Discount Weeks. Super Adults (ages 55+), can purchase an admission onsite for themselves at a discounted price of $12 per person. These discount admissions can only be purchased at Meadowlark's Visitor Center, cannot be purchased in advanced, and cannot be combined with other discounts.

Healthcare workers Healthcare appreciation nights at winter walk of lights

Healthcare Workers Appreciation Nights

January 1

NOVA Parks and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens would like to express appreciation to our healthcare workers. One healthcare worker is admitted for free when accompanied by a paying guest. The free healthcare worker does not need a ticket.  Please show appropriate ID when you enter with your paying guest. Paying guests may purchase their tickets online or on site. No refunds on prior purchased tickets.

Teacher with student sitting on carpet Teacher Appreciation Night

Teacher Appreciation Nights

January 2

NOVA Parks and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens would like to express appreciation to our teachers. One teacher is admitted for free when accompanied by a paying guest. Please show appropriate ID when you enter with your paying guest. The free teacher does not need a ticket.  Paying guests may purchase their tickets online or on site. No refunds on prior purchased tickets. 

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Kids Nights

January 3

Children, age 2-12 years will be admitted for free when accompanied by a paying guest. The free child does not need a ticket.  Paying guests may purchase tickets at the door and online.  This buy-one, get-one discount cannot be combined with other discounts or specials.  No refunds on prior purchased tickets.   

Military Appreciation Night at Winter Walk of Lights

Military Appreciation Night

January 3

NOVA Parks and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens would like to express appreciation to our military service professionals, both active and former. One military personnel receives free admission with one paying guest. The free military personnel does not need a ticket.  Paying guest may purchase their ticket online or onsite.  This buy-one, get-one discount cannot be combined with other discounts or specials.  No refunds on prior purchased tickets. 

Smoke at Winter Walk of Lights

Critter Corner at the Winter Walk of Lights

January 3

Enhance your Winter Walk of Lights experience with a stop at our Critter Corner in the Visitor Center! Included with your admission, you’ll have a chance to meet Squeakers, our majestic Red-Shouldered Hawk, and Smoke, the tiny Screech Owl. Roving naturalist and raptor handler Matt Felperin will be there to share fascinating insights into these remarkable birds of prey. Whether you're captivated by Squeakers' powerful presence or Smoke’s quiet charm, this is an up-close raptor encounter you won’t want to miss. Stop by to learn more about these feathered friends and snap a few photos to remember the moment!  

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Pup Nights

December 17
January 3, 5

Our patrons are howling with glee since we designated 6 nights when you can bring your dog to the Winter Walk of Lights. Please purchase your $6* dog ticket online. All dogs (non-service) and their humans must have tickets. Please read all Pup Night ticket information on Eventbrite. By purchasing a Pup Night ticket, you are agreeing to all restrictions and rules. *Processing fees apply.

First responders vehicles First Responders Appreciation Night

First Responder (Police, Fire, Rescue) Appreciation Nights

January 4, 2025

NOVA Parks and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens would like to express appreciation to our first responders. One first responder is admitted for free when accompanied by a paying guest. Please show appropriate ID when you enter with your paying guest. The free first responder does not need a ticket.  Paying guests may purchase their tickets online or on site. No refunds on prior purchased tickets.

girl in garden Camp Grow and Scouts appreciation night

Scout and Camp Grow Discount Nights

January 5

Each child wearing apparel, badges, pins from Camp Grow or scouts will be admitted for free when accompanied by a paying guest. Paying guests may purchase tickets at the door and online.  This buy-one, get-one discount cannot be combined with other discounts or specials.  No refunds on prior purchased tickets.      

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The need for parks has never been higher. Nor has the cost of running them. Use of and appreciation for parks are at an all-time high. Please consider donating to NOVA Parks for today…and tomorrow.

Enjoy three unique holiday experiences in Northern Virginia.

NOVA Parks' holiday light shows are NOW OPEN! Buy your tickets today to reserve your preferred date and time! *Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights, Vienna, VA *Bull Run Festival of Lights, Centreville, VA *Ice & Lights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run, Alexandria, VA