Deck the Hall & Fa La La Land
Deck the Hall is a drive-through holiday light display set up at Chesapeake City Hall. Visitors can enjoy illuminated holiday themes from the comfort of their own vehicles.
Nov 26, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 All ages
See more Christmas lights near Chesapeake
Plan Your Visit
Hours
5:00 - 9:00 p.m. nightly.
Parking
Free parking around the City Hall municipal center during Fa La La Land.
Location
Tips & Advice
- The drive-through doesn't run on Fa La La Land nights, so plan to come on a different night if you want to see the lights from your car.
- For Fa La La Land, park for free around the City Hall municipal center and walk around to see the goats, carolers and performers.
- Bring a camera to Fa La La Land for photos with Santa, the stilt walker, the glass man and the roaming holiday characters.
- Enter the Great Gingerbread Train Competition if your family likes to bake and build, since it's a second annual contest tied to local railroad history.
Special Events & Promotions
- Fa La La Land, a walk-around family event, on December 12 and 19 only.
- Photos with Santa, roaming holiday characters, a glass man and a stilt walker at Fa La La Land.
- Live ballerina performances on stage at Fa La La Land.
- Second annual Great Gingerbread Train Competition, celebrating the railroads of the Great Dismal Swamp.
Links & Contact
Run by City of Chesapeake
Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I stay in my car for Deck the Hall?
Yes. Deck the Hall is a drive-through display of holiday-themed lights that you see from your car.
What is Fa La La Land?
It's a walk-around outdoor event on two Saturday nights, December 12 and 19. There are baby goats in holiday sweaters, carolers, face painting, live ballerina performances and holiday-themed food trucks. You can get photos with roaming holiday characters, a glass man, a stilt walker and Santa.
Is the drive-through open on Fa La La Land nights?
No. Deck the Hall runs nightly except on the two Fa La La Land nights, when you park and walk around instead.
Where do I park for Fa La La Land?
There is free parking around the City Hall municipal center.
How can my family take part in the Great Gingerbread Train Competition?
Enter the second annual Great Gingerbread Train Competition, which celebrates the history of railroads in the Great Dismal Swamp.
Browse Christmas in Chesapeake
Always check the official website for the most current information.
We've done our best to keep details up-to-date, but event schedules, prices, and policies can change. For the latest updates, please visit the official website or contact the organizers directly. Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide and isn't affiliated with the events we list.