Luminaries, horse-drawn carriage rides, a children's choir caroling under the bridge...festive events so special we get goosebumps. December at Virginia State Parks brings fun, festivities and traditions, and the newest park, Natural Bridge State Park is no exception.

The 2nd Annual Festival of Trees will be held the entire month of December, with Luminary Nights hosted on December 8, 9, 15 and 16, 2017.

Beautiful Natural Bridge illuminated for a festive stroll down Cedar Creek Trail

'tis the season, enjoy a carriage ride under the bridge

LUMINARY NIGHTS

Don your hat, scarf and gloves as you enjoy an evening stroll under the Natural Bridge along Cedar Creek Trail as it is lined with luminaries and lit-up with gorgeous festive colors. View the luminaries the 2nd and 3rd weekends of December. Admission is just $2 per person and $5 per family, and you will have the complimentary shuttle that take you from the Visitor Center to the accessible trail where you can walk under the bridge.

This is a special opportunity to see the park after dark

CARRIAGE RIDES UNDER THE BRIDGE

On Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 16 the Lexington Carriage Company will offer horse-drawn carriage rides under the Natural Bridge. They will leave every 15 minutes starting at 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. with a limit of 6 people per ride. There is an $8 fee per rider. 

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON

On Saturday, December 9, the park will host the Children's Choir of Central Virginia during the Luminary Night event. They will perform under the Natural Bridge from 6:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and sing seasonal favorites.  

Imagine the acoustics as they perform under The Bridge

FESTIVE TREES

Get into the holiday spirit as the Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center plays host to festive trees decorated by area businesses and organization and by donating to local causes.

Each tree is decorated in a unique theme and might just inspire your holiday decorating. This year’s donations will benefit both Rockbridge County Public Schools and the Rockbridge Area Habitat for Humanity. The festival will begin December 1 and run through January 1, 2018.

Help make your season brighter by helping others

The trees can be viewed and donations made during the Visitor Centers’ regular business hours, which are Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

And while you are here enjoying the trees you can take care of that long list of special gifts you have been searching for. Visit the Natural Bridge Artisan Center and Gift Shop for great gift ideas.

Trees, glorious trees at Natural Bridge State Park

Vote for your favorite tree by placing a donation of school supplies, non-perishable food or items that can be sold in the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store under your favorite tree. Please click here to see a list of needed donations.

For more information click here, or please call (540) 291-1330.

We hope to see you this holiday season

Natural Bridge State Park