Festivals & HolidaysSaturday, December 5
Tree Lighting Ceremony
Saturday, December 5 · 6-9:15 p.m. · City Center at Oyster Point
- When
- Saturday, December 5 · 6-9:15 p.m.
- Where
- City Center at Oyster Point701 Town Center Drive · Newport News, VA · 23606
- Good to know
About this event
The festive season kicks off at City Center at Oyster Point with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Drone Show. The Tree Lighting is at 6:30 PM sharp. This evening is packed with strolling entertainment, holiday vendors, children’s activities, games, food trucks, and the premiere of the 2026 light show featuring Timber the Talking Tree. The night reaches its peak at 9:00 PM when 500 drones light up the sky.
FREE Parking Garages at Tree Lighting Ceremony
Merchants Walk Garage – 11860 Merchants Walk, Newport News
Pearl Way Garage – 11829 Canon Blvd., Newport News
Fountain Way Garage – 11805 Fountain Way, Newport News
FREE Shuttle Service at Tree Lighting Ceremony
Run Time: 5:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Shuttle Parking at Canon Headquarters
12000 Canon Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606
Shuttle route map available at: www.nnparksandrec.org.
Parking lot opens at 4:30 p.m.
Listed by Newport News Parks & Recreation (The Events Calendar), gathered by the Hampton events calendar.