Christmas Season
Friday after Thanksgiving through the first weekend in January.
Monday–FridayDusk–10 PM
Saturday–SundayDusk–11 PM
Three nights before ChristmasUntil midnight
Christmas EveUntil 1 AM
Mechanicsville's Christmas light show
Lights on
Apple Blossom
Where the lights dance, the snow falls, and Christmas comes alive.
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Everything you need for a magical night
Plan Your Visit
Tune Your Radio
93.7 FMHear every beat synchronized to the display.
Snow in Virginia
Special-effect snow makes the street feel like a Christmas movie.
Free Family Fun
The show is free. Candy canes and smiles are encouraged.
A special Christmas visitor
Meet Santa
Santa and other Christmas characters make select appearances throughout the season. Bring your camera, wave from the car, and follow Facebook for confirmed dates.
See Santa Updates
Lights with a purpose
Help Us Make Wishes Come True
Lights on Apple Blossom proudly supports Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. The show remains free for every family, and optional donations help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Donate to Make-A-Wish2026 Fundraising Goal⭐
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Real moments from Apple Blossom Drive
Christmas Magic in Pictures
Built by the family
Behind the Lights
Planning starts months before opening night. The family designs props, installs thousands of lights, programs the music, tests controllers, and prepares every detail before the first visitor arrives.
120K+Lights
10 hrsProgramming per minute of music
3 weeksTypical setup time
Be merry. Be neighborly.