Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna, Virginia, is a beautiful 95-acre outdoor space offering a variety of natural and scenic attractions. Visitors can enjoy over 30 different ornamental gardens, vibrant flowers, native plants, and peaceful lakes. The gardens feature lush woodlands, walking trails, and a restored 18th-century log cabin that reflects the area's history. During the winter season, the gardens transform into a magical light display, perfect for family outings and special occasions. The holiday lights walk provides many photo opportunities along well-lit paths, with hot drinks, marshmallows, and holiday souvenirs available. The event is enjoyed by visitors of all ages, offering a festive and enjoyable experience, especially when visiting on less crowded weeknights. Overall, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens is a charming destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and those seeking a joyful holiday atmosphere.
This aas my first time attending and it was a lovely stroll through the gardens for their annual Festival of Lights! Plenty of photo op moments staged for sweet pictures. The walk was easy, plenty of opportunities to get hot chocolate, sweets, and adult drinks. Make sure to use the restroom before your stroll. Highly recommend!
January 2026
Nice display of lights. Path was setup with many photo ops…Place had hot drinks and marshmallows for the bon fire.
December 2025
The winter lights walk was magical, my 2 year old daughter absolutely loved it
