Illustration of a snowy street at dusk with glowing string lights on houses and trees and a family and snowman by a fence (Light the Night)

Light the Night

Visitors can walk through themed light displays featuring over 2.5 million lights choreographed to holiday music. Attractions include an outdoor ice skating rink along the first baseline, ice bumper cars, carnival rides, and a fire pit for s'mores. Guests can also browse holiday shopping, enjoy festive food and treats, and visit with Santa Claus.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

dblightthenight.com

When

Hours

Sunday–Thursday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm; Friday–Saturday 5:00 pm–10:00 pm; closed Christmas Day.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Charleston

Food & Drink

Food choices, holiday treats, holiday-themed drinks, and concessions are available throughout the concourse.

Accessibility

There is an ADA entrance at the front gate, and an ADA entrance behind the center-field wall to access the field.

Going?

Location

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GoMart Ballpark · 601 Morris St, Charleston, WV 25301 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children and groups seeking holiday activities

Vibe

Festive and lively

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Buy admission online in advance, because it costs less than buying on the day and you skip the long walk-up lines on busy nights.
  • Buy ice skating tickets online ahead of time to pay less than at the gate. Rentals are included, but you can bring your own skates.
  • Pick up the free tickets for children 2 and under at the box office or the gate when you arrive at GoMart Ballpark.
  • Plan your Santa visit before Christmas Eve, his last night. Seeing him is free, but bring extra if you want photos from Santa's Photo Shop.
  • Check the Dirty Birds social media on stormy days, because cancellations are posted there. Tickets from cancelled nights can be exchanged for another date but not refunded.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Santa visits nightly through Christmas Eve; meeting him is free, and photos cost extra.
  • Ice skating on the rink along the first baseline needs its own ticket, and skate rentals are included.
  • Ice bumper cars, carnival rides and mini golf are paid add-ons.
  • Ticket Assurance can be added so you can switch your tickets to a different date.
  • Advance online tickets cost less than tickets bought on the day.

Links & Contact

Run by Charleston Dirty Birds

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does general admission include?

General admission covers the walk through more than 2.5 million lights, plus the themed areas, vendors and visits with Santa. Ice skating, bumper cars, rides, mini golf and other activities cost extra.

How do ride tickets work?

Buy ride tickets when you arrive, at the fan assistance centers around the ballpark. The Ferris Wheel takes 4 tickets, the Carousel and Tubs of Fun take 3 each, and every inflatable takes 1.

Can little kids skate or ride the ice bumper cars?

There's no minimum age for skating, but young children should have a parent with them. Skating aids are available first come, first served. Bumper car riders must be at least 2. Kids ages 2 to 4 ride with an adult, and kids 5 and up can drive their own car if they can work the controls.

Is Santa there every night?

Santa is there from opening night through Christmas Eve. Meeting him is free. Photos are sold at Santa's Photo Shop on the third base concourse.

Can we walk through more than once?

Yes. Come any time it's open, and stay as long as you like once you're inside.

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