Family-Friendly Things to do
“Your Guide to Family-friendly Events in your community”
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The Best Christmas Light Shows In WV 2014
The Winter Festival of Lights Oglebay Resort & Conference Center, Wheeling, WV. One of the nation's largest, covering more than 300 acres over a six-mile drive throughout the resort. Listed as one of the 10 Best Christmas Light Displays in the US, according to AOL Travel. November 14, 2014 - January 4, 2015, Sun. through Thurs. dusk to 10:00 p.m., and Fri. and Sat. until 11:00 p.m. A per car donation is requested and is valid for the entire festival season. www.oglebay-resort.com
Christmas Fantasy Light Show Krodel Park, Point Pleasant, WV. Unique light displays include Santa Claus, Santa’s Workshop, a sternwheel, a 20 foot windmill, gingerbread men, the Mothman, and many more. New additions each year. (Donations encouraged.) 5:30-9:30 Mon-Sat. Nov. 21- Dec 31 304-675-3844.
Christmas Light Show & Drive Thru
Point Pleasant, WV. This light show is located at the WV State Farm Museum. The light show boasts more than four million lights on the farm. Visitors can drive or walk the pathway of lights. Plenty of parking available. Children can visit with Santa nightly and enjoy hot cocoa & cookies. Free admission. Country Kitchen and Country Store will be open. 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Dec. 12 until Dec. 21. 304-675-5737 www.wvfarmmuseum.org.
Celebration of Lights Morris Park, Pleasant Valley Road (I-79, exit 135), Fairmont, WV. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Nov. 28- Dec. 28. 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. Also open Dec. 22-24. Drive thru 1.3 miles with over 100 Christmas displays. A $5 donation per a car benefits United Way of Marion County. Walkers-only Nights are Dec. 1 & Dec 11. 304-612-4818. www.celebrationoflightswv.com.
Holiday of Lights Bluefield, WV. The Tony Lotito Park in Bluefield is home to over 600,000 lights on 40 acres. This light display is a destination for folks from near and far. Special music, hayrides, and fun are on the agenda at this holiday spectacle. Open nightly through December 31, 6-9pm Sunday through Thursday and 6-10pm Friday and Saturday.
Christmas-In-The-Park Chief Logan State Park, Logan, WV. A winter wonderland light show where the entire park is decorated with light displays and life size Christmas cards. It is open from Thanksgiving through December 31. Dark until 10 p.m. Donations accepted. 304-792-7125.
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