The 2025 St. Albans Festival of Lights returns to St. Albans City Park with fresh displays, expanded lighting, and nightly holiday magic along the Kanawha River. The drive-through Christmas lights display operates Nov 28–Dec 26, 6–9 PM (closed Dec 24–25).
Special Preview Nights
- Walk-Through: Tue, Nov 25, 6–8 PM (pedestrian-only; great for photos)
- Free Hayrides: Wed, Nov 26, 6–8 PM (first come, first served)
- Opening Night: Fri, Nov 28, 6-9 PM (Open to vehicle traffic)
Plan Your Visit
- Where: St. Albans City Park, St. Albans, WV
- Route: One-way drive-through with on-site traffic control
- Weather: Operates in most conditions; check City channels for updates
- Accessibility: Drive-through format is ideal for all ages and abilities
Directions to Festival of Lights
Driving Directions from Charleston, WV
- From I-64 West, take Exit 54 – MacCorkle Ave. / Rt. 60
- Turn Left onto MacCorkle Ave towards St. Albans
- Turn Left onto Walnut Street
- Follow Walnut Street to Kanawha Terrace
- Turn Right onto Kanawha Terrace to Vine Street.
- Follow Festival of Lights signs towards the St. Albans City Park entrance.
Driving Directions from Huntington, WV
- From I-64 East, take Exit 44 – St. Albans.
- Turn Right onto Rt.817, travel to MacCorkle Ave.
- Turn Left on MacCorkle, travel to Walnut Street.
- Follow Walnut Street to Kanawha Terrace.
- Turn Right onto Kanawha Terrace to Vine Street.
- Follow Festival of Lights signs towards the St. Albans City Park entrance.
Santa House at Roadside Park
- Nov 28–Dec 23, 6–9 PM nightly. Stop by for festive photos and smiles.
- Location: Roadside Park in St. Albans
What’s New
Expect new and expanded displays and more lights across the park, plus additional activities to be announced.
