LIGHT UP THE TRACKS
November 22, 2025 to January 1, 2026
Downtown Ashland Association transforms the trackside historic district to celebrate the season.
With the help of Dominion Energy as presenting sponsor, Downtown Ashland hosts a FREE mile-long holiday light display and six weeks of special events.
Walk, cycle, or drive through a twinkling spectacle of over ten thousand lights that dazzles visitors with dining, shopping, and entertainment along the route. The holiday magic illuminates each night at dusk and keeps shining all night in the Center of the Universe!
FEATURED EVENTS
WIN THE WINTER!
SHOP LOCAL
Support local shops, dining, and entertainment! Choose from the list of Downtown Ashland businesses.
Enter for a chance to win one of two 4-pack tickets to the December 21, 2025 Ashland Santa Train sponsored by Tiny Tim’s Trains and Toys!
Ashland Santa Train Tickets include:
☕️ Complimentary Coffee & Cocoa with Mrs Claus at Ashland Amtrak Train Station!
🚂 Round Trip Excursion to 'Colonial Williamsburg' aboard Reserved Amtrak Passenger Cars
🎅 Onboard Entertainment by SANTA, Elves, Christmas Carol, and the Polar Express Conductor!
📜 Visit Colonial Williamsburg - Enjoy a stroll through the Historic Area, Retail & Eateries!
🛍️ Visit Merchants Square - Holiday Shopping and Restaurants
Schedule
🚊 8:47 AM - Leaves Ashland Train Station
⏰ 10:36 AM - Arrives in Williamsburg
🕰️ 4:07 PM - Leaves Williamsburg
🚆 5:47 PM - Arrives at Ashland Train Station
Raffle proceeds benefit Downtown Ashland Association’s non-profit mission.
The winner will receive an email from Downtown Ashland Association on Friday, November 28, 2025
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Creating this unique holiday experience requires a community effort, including our presenting sponsors Dominion Energy, Minuteman Press of Ashland, IL Forno Bar & Grill, and local partners—Town of Ashland, Hanover Arts & Activities Center, residents, and business owners.
