🎄✨ Join us for the Fort Eustis 2024 Holiday Tree Lighting! ✨🎄
Get into the holiday spirit on Friday, December 6, at 5:00pm at Seay Plaza! Enjoy FREE attractions for the whole family, including:

🎅 Photos with Santa
🎨 Children’s Activities
🎶 Live Music
🛷 Horse Carriage Rides
⛸️ Ice Skating Tickets*
🍽️ A FREE meal from our Serving Heroes Dinner, catered by Glo’s Eat & Go*

This is a FREE event! Open to all who have base access. For more information, regarding access click here for our FAQs.

*while supplies last

Thank you to everyone that came to our event!

View photos from the event in our gallery here.

We’ve got a special announcement! The holiday season is about to shine brighter than ever! Santa came early this year and brought us some awesome gifts to give away!

Enter our raffle drawing for a

amazing holiday prizes!

After the opening ceremonies, stop by the MWR Marketing Table inside the tent to check out all the amazing prizes on display! 🎁

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Grab a ticket and fill in your contact information.
2️⃣ Drop your ticket into the box for the prize you’re hoping to win.

📣 Bonus Entry Alert! Sign up for our e-newsletter at the table to double your chances to win!

✨ Important Details:

One entry per person.
Winners will be drawn the following week and contacted directly.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page, where we’ll announce the lucky winners!

Gather your family, friends, and all your holiday spirit for this unforgettable event filled with twinkling lights, festive vibes, and incredible giveaways. Save the date and spread the word!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this event free?

Yes! No reservations or advance purchases are required. This event is free for our military community and its guests. The food, activities, Photos with Santa, & giveaways are all free to enjoy.

Please note: Ice skating tickets and the Serving Heroes Free meals are available while supplies last.

Is the event open to everyone?

The event is open to everyone with base access. Individuals outside the military community are required to get sponsored by a DoD ID holder. All parties must visit the Visitor’s Center during office hours to receive access to avoid delays and being turned around at the gate.

All non-DoD personnel aged 18 and above will undergo a criminal history check using VCIN/NCIC to obtain base access. Reference https://www.jble.af.mil/Home/Base-Access/ for additional details. 

Click here to read the most recent instructions for applying multiple visitor passes online.

How can I get there? Where can I park?

For directions:

705 Washington Blvd, across the 733 Mission Support Group Building (by the flag poles & large Christmas Tree)

📍 Apple Maps 

📍 Google Maps 

Parking will be designated in these areas:

Is there an age restriction for this event?

All ages are welcome to enjoy the fun! All under-aged children must be supervised by an adult.

How to enter the giveaway?

After the opening ceremonies, stop by the MWR Marketing Table inside the tent to check out all the amazing prizes on display! 🎁

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Grab a ticket and fill in your contact information.
2️⃣ Drop your ticket into the box for the prize you’re hoping to win.

📣 Bonus Entry Alert! Sign up for our e-newsletter at the table to double your chances to win!

Important Details:

  • One entry per person.
  • Free to enter! No purchase is necessary.
  • Winners will be drawn the following week and contacted directly.
  • Keep an eye on our Facebook page, where we’ll announce the lucky winners! 
Will there be food & drinks for sale?

We’ve got our Serving Heroes Free Community Meals! While supplies last, we will serve FREE meals catered by the Glo’s Eat & Go Food Truck. We’ll also give out free cookies, coffee, and chocolate milk.

What should I do if I lose something at the event?

Reach out to the event staff or security on-site for assistance.

Thank you to our Sponsors

Interested in Sponsoring one of our big events & making a difference in a soldier’s life? Click here for more information.

*No Federal Endorsement of Sponsors Intended.