Center for Child & Family Services - Holiday Light Stroll
Presented by Langley Federal Credit Union
One Night Only – Rain or Shine
Join us for a 2-mile walk through the dazzling Celebration in Lights at Newport News City Park — featuring over 1 million lights! This cherished holiday tradition is a charity event benefiting the Center for Child & Family Services.
🎟 Tickets – On Sale Now!
- Electronic tickets only – delivered via email/Eventbrite account
- Scan at entry (no paper tickets)
- Options:
- Single tickets
- Discounted 4-pack (must enter together)
- Children 2 and under: Free
- Note: This event has sold out in advance for the past four years.
🕒 Time Slots & Entry
- Slot 1: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMMust be in line by 6:50 PM
- Slot 2: 7:45 PM – 8:20 PMMust be in line by 8:20 PM
Event closes at 9:30 PM.
New Ehancement for 2025
🌟 Enhanced VIP Experience — Presented by Peninsula Town Center
Make your Holiday Light Stroll even more magical with our Enhanced VIP Experience, presented by Peninsula Town Center!
🎄 Your VIP Access Includes:
- Exclusive parking at Greenwood Elementary
- Meet & Greet with Santa and Friends, including the Snow Queen and Snow Princess
- Delicious holiday snacks
- Complimentary bus transportation to the start of the Holiday Light Stroll
✨ This is an ADD-ON experience sold by the carload (up to 8 people).
All guests must hold a valid Holiday Light Stroll ticket in addition to this add-on.
🚗 Important Details:
- Limited to 85 VIP Add-Ons — get yours before they sell out!
- Each carload must have its own VIP Add-On (perfect for large groups arriving in multiple vehicles).
- Non-VIP ticket holders will park at Woodside High School, while VIP Add-On guests will park at Greenwood Elementary, where bus transportation will depart.
- The VIP Experience runs from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Only guests with 5–7 PM Holiday Light Stroll tickets may participate. The experience concludes promptly at 7:00 PM.
💖 Why We Walk
100% of proceeds support 20+ programs at the Center for Child & Family Services, including:
- Domestic violence prevention
- Youth anger management & gang prevention
- Support for youth aging out of foster care
- Job readiness services
- Mental health counseling
- Supervised visitation
- Consumer credit counseling & financial education
- Childcare training and support services
Serving the Peninsula and surrounding communities since 1943, the Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit now celebrating 81 years of service.
📍 Event Details
- Date: One Night Only in 2025
- Location: Newport News City Park
- Weather: Rain or shine
Your ticket purchase empowers people to face life’s challenges through counseling and support services.
🎅 Questions?
Email: info@kidsandfamilies.com
Phone: 757-838-1960 ext. 317
