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Christmas Lighting of the Tunnel - Give a Friend a Lift

Location of Natural Tunnel State Park in Virginia

Where

Natural Tunnel State Park, 1420 Natural Tunnel Pkwy., Duffield, VA 24244.
Chairlift

When

Nov. 28, 2025. 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

To kick off this year's Christmas Lighting event the park will provide this one-day special offer to help those in need in our community. If you bring two or more non-perishable food items per person, you will receive a free chairlift ride. The food collected will go to a local food bank and shelter.

As you ride down on the chairlift and make your way to the tunnel, you will be surrounded by thousands of Christmas lights and see animated Christmas displays. Once at the tunnel, stand by the warm fire while sounds and smells of the holiday season fill the air. Hot chocolate, warm cider, and Christmas carols are just a few things you can expect to enjoy. Stop by Carter Cabin, one of Scott County's oldest structures, to hear traditional Christmas stories and the history of the Carter Cabin.

Parking is $7 per vehicle.

Chairlift is $5 per person for a round trip and $4 for a one-way ticket.

*Inclement weather may cancel the event. Please check the Natural Tunnel homepage for updates.*

view of the tunnel platform lined with lights from an overlook

Documents

christmas-lighting-flyer-2025.pdf

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: See description for fee info..
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-940-2674
Email Address: naturaltunnel@dcr.virginia.gov