Holiday Light Stroll

Holiday Light Stroll The 2025 Holiday Light Stroll presented by Langley Federal Credit Union This is a "one night only" event though the Celebration in Lights.

The Center for Child & Family Services Holiday Light Stroll presented by Langley Federal Credit Union will be held each year on the Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Newport News Celebration in Lights (over 1 million colorful Holiday Lights is a 2 mile leisurely walk through the lights). The Holiday Light Stroll is a fundraiser for the children and family programs at the Center for Child & Family Services (the Center). The Center is a non profit organization that has been serving the Virginia Peninsula and surrounding communities since 1943 by providing counseling and support services to those who are facing life's challenges. The Center provides over 18+ services to thousands of clients year - Services range from Mental Health Counseling, Youth and Adult anger management, Domestic Violence Prevention Counseling, Job Readiness for those with barriers to employment, Financial Education and Money Management Counseling, Debt Counseling, Housing and Representative Payee Services for Social Security Administration and Veterans Administration, Child Care Training, Youth Life Skills, and Substance Abuse Counseling ..... just to name a few of the 18+ programs and 50+ services we offer.

100% of all proceeds from the Holiday Light Stroll goes to support our programs and services.

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11/25/2025

VIP Holiday Light Stroll Participants Information:

Below are the important details you’ll need for your VIP arrival, parking, and experience.

✨ Enhanced VIP Experience β€” Presented by Peninsula Town Center

Yourr Enhanced VIP Access includes:

Exclusive parking at Greenwood Elementary
Meet & Greet with Santa and Friends, including the Snow Queen and Snow Princess
Live holiday music
Snacks & Hot Chocolate
Complimentary bus transportation to the start of the Holiday Light Stroll

πŸ“Œ Important Details for Tonight

All VIP guests will park at Greenwood Elementary
The VIP Experience runs from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

The VIP area and activities end promptly at 7:00 PM, Last Bus will leave for the park at 7:00pm from Greenwood. If you are running late, you may park at Woodside and ride normal buses from Woodside High School.

Please plan to arrive early so you can enjoy all VIP amenities before boarding your shuttle

Tickets

Tickets were emailed via Eventbrite.
Please print your ticket or have it ready on your phone to be scanned before boarding the shuttle.

Help Us Stock the Pantry!

We are partnering with a local food pantry to support families this holiday season.

Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate at the VIP Check In tent at Greenwood Elementary.

About the Walk

2-mile walk through Celebration in Lights
Dress up in your festive attire, decorate the strolls or wagons.
Enjoy over 1 million holiday lights
Walk at your own pace
Low lighting in some areas β€” pocket flashlights welcome
Strollers and wagons permitted (must fold for bus loading)
No pets, except certified service dogs.

Amenities

Restrooms at Greenwood Elementary School and inside the park (2nd treat stop)
Three refreshment stops with cookies and treats
You may bring non-alcoholic drinks and snacks
We are honored to have you as part of this special night.

Thank you for supporting the Center for Child & Family Services, where 100% of event proceeds help local children and families.

We also thank our generous sponsors:

Langley Federal Credit Union, TowneBank, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, Chase, Peninsula Town Center, Ho***rs, Dominion Energy, Big Top Entertainment, Hampton Roads Academy, Wawa, Leaf Filters, Newport News Schools, and Newport News Parks & Recreation.

We look forward to celebrating with you tonight! 🎁✨

Warm regards,
Center for Child & Family Services

11/25/2025

Holiday Light Stroll presented by Langley Federal Credit Union Is Today - The event is Sold Out. Please see below important event information for tonight's event.

Thank you for purchasing tickets to the Holiday Light Stroll presented by Langley Federal Credit Union, benefiting the Center for Child & Family Services! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, November 25, between 5:00 PM–8:30 PM.

This is a one-night-only, rain-or-shine event.

Parking & Arrival Information - Please Note a previous email said there was parking available at Greenwood Elementary - There is NO parking available at Greenwood Elementary unless you have a VIP Experience Ticket or Add On.

⚠️ Parking Is Very Limited β€” Please Carpool Whenever Possible!

Parking is available only at Woodside High School. Because space is limited, carpooling is strongly encouraged to ensure all guests can be accommodated. We ask for patience for bus loadings and parking during the busy times, especially during the first timeline slot.

You will begin your experience at Woodside High School, where you will board shuttle buses to the start of the 2-mile walk. You will ride the bus only to the park; all participants walk the 2 miles back to the parking lot.

❗ No Street Parking

There is NO parking allowed on Woodside Drive or Ft. Eustis Blvd. Cars will be ticketed and/or towed.

Your Ticket Time Slot

Please arrive only during your assigned time slot.

If your ticket is for 5:00–7:00 PM:

Shuttle runs continuously from 5:00–7:00 PM

Last entry into the shuttle line: 6:50 PM

Busiest time for parking: 5:45–6:30 PM

To avoid delays, we recommend arriving before 5:30 PM or after 6:30 PM

Expect possible wait times of 20-30+ minutes during peak loading

If your ticket is for 7:45–8:30 PM:

Shuttle runs from 7:45–8:20 PM

Last entry into the line: 8:20 PM

Event closes at 9:30 PM

Tickets

Tickets were emailed via Eventbrite.
Please print your ticket or have it ready on your phone to be scanned before boarding the shuttle.

Help Us Stock the Pantry!

We are partnering with a local food pantry to support families this holiday season.
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item to donate (you may donate your item(s) at the check in booth at Woodside High School).

About the Walk

*A 2-mile walk through Celebration in Lights

*Dress up in your festive attire, decorate the strolls or wagons.

*Enjoy over 1 million holiday lights

*Walk at your own pace

*Low lighting in some areas β€” pocket flashlights welcome

*Strollers and wagons permitted (must fold for bus loading)

*No pets, except certified service dogs.

Amenities

*Restrooms at Woodside High School and inside the park (2nd Treat Stop)

*Three refreshment stops with cookies and treats

*You may bring non-alcoholic drinks and snacks

Thank you for supporting the Center for Child & Family Services.

100% of all ticket sales and event proceeds benefit our programs and services. Visit us at www.kidsandfamilies.com

We also thank our generous sponsors:

Langley Federal Credit Union, TowneBank, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, Chase, Peninsula Town Center, Ho***rs, Dominion Energy, Big Top Entertainment, Hampton Roads Academy, Wawa, Leaf Filters, Newport News Schools, and Newport News Parks & Recreation.

We look forward to sharing this magical night with you!

Ticket Update – 12:00 PM, Monday, November 25🎟 Regular Tickets are SOLD OUT!We are now accepting a limited waitlist for ...
11/24/2025

Ticket Update – 12:00 PM, Monday, November 25

🎟 Regular Tickets are SOLD OUT!
We are now accepting a limited waitlist for the 7:45–8:20 PM time slot.

✨ VIP Experience Tickets Still Available!

VIP Experience tickets remain for the 5:00–7:00 PM time slot.
Last Day Special:

The VIP Experience includes VIP access and admission for up to 8 people per car β€” tickets are sold by the car.

Your Enhanced VIP Access Includes:

Exclusive parking at Greenwood Elementary
Meet & Greet with Santa and Friends, including the Snow Queen and Snow Princess
Live Music to set the holiday mood
Holiday snacks
Complimentary bus transportation to the start of the Holiday Light Stroll
Sold by the carload (up to 8 people)

8:00 AM Ticket UpdateOnly One Day Left Until the 2025 Holiday Light Stroll presented by Langley Federal Credit Union!We ...
11/24/2025

8:00 AM Ticket Update

Only One Day Left Until the 2025 Holiday Light Stroll presented by Langley Federal Credit Union!

We are almost officially sold out!

Only 9 tickets remain for the 7:45–8:20 PM time slot.

Get your tickets at www.holidaylightstroll.com

All proceeds benefit our program at the Center for Child & Family Services

All other time slots are SOLD OUT.

There are also 24 VIP Experience Tickets presented by Peninsula Town Center still available.

The VIP Experience includes:

*A Family 4-Pack of tickets to the 5:00–7:00 PM time slot
*Reserved parking at Greenwood Elementary School
*Bus transportation from Greenwood Elementary to the Park Entrance to begin your stroll
*Access to the VIP Tent at Greenwood Elementary featuring Santa and Friends, plus cookies and hot chocolate

Many thanks to all our wonderful sponsors!!

Ticket Update - There are only 16 tickets remaining (7:45p to 8:20p time slot) to Tuesday Night's Holiday Light Stroll p...
11/24/2025

Ticket Update - There are only 16 tickets remaining (7:45p to 8:20p time slot) to Tuesday Night's Holiday Light Stroll presented by Langley Federal Credit Union and cookie and treat stops sponsored Chase, TowneBank, 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union.

There are a few VIP Experience tickets remaining - Family 4 Pack to the 5-7p presented by Peninsula Town Center.

The normal 5-7p time slot is SOLD OUT.

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Newport News, VA

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