Christmas on Wendhurst ends 27-year run of holiday lights display
Glen Allen holiday tradition created by Al and Esther Thompson will close permanently after New Year's Eve viewing
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Christmas on Wendhurst will go dark for good this year, ending a 27-year tradition that transformed a Glen Allen home into a nationally recognized holiday destination.
From being featured on "CBS Sunday Morning" and beyond, Al and Esther Thompson have invited anyone and everyone to stop by for a visit. What started with a few lights on some bushes back in 1999 has cultivated into the global phenomenon we know and love today.
The beloved Richmond-area Christmas lights display has drawn visitors from across the region year after year, becoming a cherished holiday tradition for countless families. No area of the house has been left untouched, with every decoration or display being homemade.
But it's not just lights. The house also features interactive puzzles, a mailbox for wish lists, mistletoe and, of course, the one and only Santa.
The final night to view the lights at 9716 Wendhurst Drive in Glen Allen will be on New Year's Eve at 10 p.m.
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