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Once again, Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Transforms its historic Virginia Beach campus into a beacon of light calling us to gather together. Join us for a magical night of holiday lights, music, refreshments, and a group candlelight labyrinth walk. Plus, bring the family to meet our special guests, all the way from the North Pole: Santa and Mrs. Claus! And take home your Free Souvenir pictures with the Jolly pair!

What Will Happen at This Event?

Join us for an evening where the beauty of the season meets the depth of spiritual connection:

• Santa & Mrs. Claus – take home your FREE Souvenir picture
• Live music on the illuminated grounds
• Guided candlelight labyrinth walk
• Free hot cocoa and popcorn at the Visitors Center
• Exclusive discounts at our gift and Bookstore at the Visitors Center
• Grab treats at Session at the A.R.E. Cafe
• Treat someone special with Holiday Gift Certificates at our Holistic Wellness Spa
• Community celebration where neighbors and like-minded souls gather under the stars

Schedule of Events

5:30 PM – Welcome and Warm Cocoa

Begin at the Visitor Center with hot cocoa and friendly faces. The bookstore and gift shop will be open. Follow the lighted pathway to the Labyrinth stairs.

5:40 PM – Labyrinth Walks begin

Gather on the labyrinth lawn to collect your candle and join in a group walk through the twists and turns that make our labyrinth a mystical experience. Focus on your greatest desire and by the end, see if a new path is revealed to you.

6:00 PM – Remarks from A.R.E. Leadership

Enjoy brief words of welcome and gratitude from A.R.E. leaders and community partners. Followed by the anticipated GRAND ILLUMNATION.

6:05-7:00 PM – Santa and Mrs. Claus

After celebrating the lighting of our historic property, come meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Smile for the camera and pick up your FREE photo to remember the evening.

6:10–7:00 PM – Live Music

Dance and sing-along with familiar classics with live music on the Labyrinth Patio. Lights shimmer as guests mingle with cocoa and cookies from the Hospital Building above.

5:40–7:15 PM – Cookies and Cocoa Reception (Hospital Building)

Stop in for warm refreshments overlooking the glowing Labyrinth.

5:30–7:20 PM – Bookstore and Visitors Center

Grab gifts and books at our bookstore with special Holiday discounts this weekend only. Enjoy ho cocoa and popcorn at the Visitors Center entrance.

7:30 PM – Closing

Take in one last look at the lights, the food and the fun, as the music ends and we close for the evening. With grateful hearts for joining in our celebration, we wish you all peace and blessings throughout this holiday season.

NOTE: If you have mobility issues or are using a stroller, we suggest arriving earlier and using the parking lot behind the Hospital Building to enter the facility and grounds