# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Illuminights 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 09:45 pm
- **Event Description**: Brighten your nights and explore your holiday spirit through a dazzling world of over 650,000 lights at Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights! Roanoke County and Center in the Square will operate the signature event from November 22 to January 4 at Explore Park!

While you’re here, shop for unique hand-made gifts from over 30 local artisans in the Artisan Market! Roast marshmallows around the campfire and enjoy food vendors on-site, and Santa will be joining Illuminights December 5-7 and 15-18. 

Purchase tickets online at https://roanokecountyparks.com/545/Illuminights (*Time slots will be sold in advance every 15-minutes, with strict participation limits. Tickets must be purchased in advanced, no walk-ups.)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hardy/illuminights/200029437725410
- **Event Categories**: holiday
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hardy
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Explore Park
- **lat**: 37.238598780385
- **long**: -79.852017464999
- **full address**: Explore Park, Milepost 115, Blue Ridge Parkway,Hardy, Virginia, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Illuminights
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6d3878687284d4e72a8c1e75b1295f044ac63f42e6d9ca3c472ede5c3b74a370-rimg-w1200-h628-dc141618-gmir?v=1767353829

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Illuminights  being held?
  - **A:** Illuminights  takes place on Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 02 Jan, 2026 at 09:45 pm at Explore Park, Milepost 115, Blue Ridge Parkway,Hardy, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Illuminights ?
  - **A:** Illuminights  is organized by Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Illuminights  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hardy, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Illuminights  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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