ABC-TV's The Great Christmas Light Fight
2025 Contender
Nauticus’ Winterfest will be featured on ABC-TV’s The Great Christmas Light Fight this holiday season! Winterfest will compete in the “Heavyweights” category with two other professionally designed light displays for the coveted trophy and $50,000 grand prize.
Tune in to ABC on December 18 at 9PM to cheer Winterfest on!
New for 2025!
We’re launching the largest expansion to Winterfest ever. The NEW 30,000 square-foot Kingdom of the Snow Queen is a fully immersive, indoor journey that will transport your family through a wintry kingdom of ice and snow. There’s only one word to describe it – EPIC.
Highlights
Over Two Million Lights
The region’s most beloved holiday tradition returns this season bigger and brighter than ever! Bundle up & enjoy our NEW snowball toss challenge, three new bar experiences, ornament painting, and our first-ever donut station inside the battleship! Two million lights and so much more…
Nightly Entertainment
Winterfest features nearly 300 live entertainment performances over the holiday season, including award-winning magicians, jugglers, and aerialists. In the Kingdom of the Snow Queen, you’ll also encounter new friends including a talking polar bear, a wise snow owl, and the Snow Queen herself!
Downtown Norfolk’s iconic riverfront will feel more festive than ever with this all-new holiday strolling experience! Free and open to the public, Winterfest Riverwalk extends from the Pagoda, past Nauticus, and throughout Town Point Park. Join us where the sparkle of the season meets the serenity of the river.
The Season at a Glance
Tickets & Prices
Day of tickets incur an additional $3 fee per ticket.
| Ticket Type | Value Night | Premium Night |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | $18 | $22 |
| Child (Ages 3-12) | $16 | $18 |
| Military Adult | $16 | $20 |
| Military Child | $14 | $16 |
| Member Adult | $13 | $17 |
| Member Child | $11 | $13 |
| Children 2 & Under* | FREE | FREE |
| Groups (Adult 15+ ppl) | $15 | $19 |
| Groups (Child 15+ ppl) | $13 | $15 |
Purchase your tickets online in advance and SAVE $3 per ticket.
*Ticket reservation still required.
Terms & Conditions: Tickets are non-refundable, resale is prohibited. In the event of inclement weather or closures, you will be contacted by the Nauticus team with further information.
Bring Your Group to WINTErFEST!
Groups of 15 or more (ages 3+) save when purchasing tickets online in advance —
perfect for families, teams, and holiday celebrations!
Want More Flexibility?
Winterfest Anytime Tickets
Skip the scheduling stress! The Anytime Ticket offers total flexibility —
valid for any night and any entry time.
Winterfest is open (Nov. 14 – Dec. 31).
Perfect for corporate teams, clients, or large families who want to plan ahead without locking in a date.
$27 per person | Minimum purchase: 25 tickets
All requests must be submitted at least 7 days in advance.
Bringing WinterFest to Life
Winterfest wouldn’t be possible without the support of our community. These generous partners help us create unforgettable holiday memories for families across Hampton Roads and beyond.
Interested in joining them?
Be part of the story and help us light up the town this holiday season.
Contact Rehn West, Director of Development & Marketing at Development@nauticus.org to explore sponsorship opportunities