Lights at the Lake
Where
Program Location: Various locations
Main Park Address: Bear Creek Lake State Park, 22 Bear Creek Lake Rd., Cumberland, VA 23040.
When
Dec. 12, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The Friends of Bear Creek Lake State Park presents Lights at the Lake. Entrance is a cash or toy donation to benefit the Cumberland Christmas Mother. In 2025, donations totaled 885 toys and $11,508; let’s top that this year!
At Bear Creek Hall we will have fresh smoked pork butt available for purchase by the pound or whole, please reserve at: bearcreeklakefriends@gmail.com. There will also be seasonal merchandise will be available for purchase and a special visit with Mr. and Ms. Claus.
At the Lakeside Beach Area there will be free craft decorating station at the Lakeside Shelter with craft supplies of natural materials. To help protect our health and the environment, the craft area is plastic glitter-free. Two toasty campfires and a s’more roasting station will be at the Lakeside Shelter (with s’more kits available for a small donation). Hot chocolate and light refreshments will be available for purchase at the Lakeside Snack Bar.
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Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-492-4410
Email Address: BearCreek@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
Arts/Crafts/Photography Workshops | Evening Programs | Festival | Kids/Family | Self-Guided Programs | Special Event
Additional dates
Lights at the Lake - Dec. 4, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lights at the Lake - Dec. 5, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lights at the Lake - Dec. 6, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lights at the Lake - Dec. 11, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Lights at the Lake - Dec. 13, 2026. 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
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