Holiday events near Great Falls
53 upcoming. Holiday-season events across Northern Virginia: tree lightings, parades, markets, light shows, concerts and Santa visits. Nov 2026 - Jan 2027.
FridayNovember 6
10am to 6pm, through Nov 8$10
Dulles Town Center ExpoThe 33rd annual juried Christmas market moves to a new home at the Dulles Town Center Expo in Sterling, with more than 200 artisans from over 30 states selling handcrafted gifts and holiday decor. One ticket covers all three days, and a food drive for the Capital Area Food Bank runs at the door.
WednesdayNovember 11
5:30 to 10pm, through Jan 3$19
Meadowlark Botanical GardensNOVA Parks' 15th season of its half-mile garden light trail. An evening stroll past lighted trees and displays with nature, winter, and holiday themes, with hot drinks, s'mores, and a limited-edition 2026 ornament. Paved trail, wheelchair and stroller accessible. Timed tickets: $19 online / $24 at the door Nov 11-Dec 3 and Jan 1-3; $24 online only Dec 4-31 (no door tickets).
FridayNovember 13
11am to 9pm, through Nov 25Free
F Street NW between 7th and 9th StreetsThe open-air DowntownDC Holiday Market returns for its 22nd season with 119 vendors, 15 food and drink stalls, and live entertainment on F Street in front of the National Portrait Gallery. This year the run is extended to 40 days. Closed on Thanksgiving Day.
SaturdayNovember 14
5 to 7pmFree
The Park at CityCenterCityCenterDC lights its 78-foot holiday tree at the 13th annual celebration, hosted by NBC4's Eun Yang, with live music, balloon artists, face painters, and holiday treats. Festivities start at 5pm and the lighting program and countdown begin at 6pm. Rain date November 15.
5:30 to 10pm, through Jan 3
Bull Run Regional ParkDrive through 2.5 miles of illuminated holiday displays at Bull Run Regional Park, running nightly from mid-November through early January. A holiday village with a carnival, petting zoo, camel rides, and Santa photos caps the route. Weeknights have lighter crowds; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays stay open later.
All day, through Jan 3$41
Gaylord National ResortDr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas carved from two million pounds of ice, with two-story ice slides, indoor snow tubing, and photos with Santa in a 9-degree winter wonderland.
WednesdayNovember 18
7:30pm, through Nov 19
ViennaGrammy-winning husband-and-wife duo Mark and Maggie O'Connor bring their Appalachian Christmas back to the Barns, with classic holiday songs and standouts from their album A Christmas Duo in buoyant vocals and rich string arrangements. Two nights, doors at 6 p.m.
FridayNovember 20
10am to 6pm, through Nov 21
The Barn at BrambletonTwo-day holiday shopping event at The Barn at Brambleton with decorated Christmas trees, more than 50 curated artisans and makers, food, entertainment, and Santa. Hosted by Artisan Market & Studio; proceeds benefit the Loudoun First Responders Foundation.
All day, through Nov 22$10
Smithsonian's National ZooOver a million LED lights and 100 animal lanterns turn the National Zoo into a glowing winter walk on select evenings. Live music, treats, and holiday shopping along the way.
All day, through Dec 27$28
Nationals ParkEnchant Christmas returns to Nationals Park for the first time since 2023 with a new light maze story, Night of the Nutcrackers, plus an ice skating trail, a snow slide, a shopping village, and Santa visits. Entry is by timed ticket, with the first arrival windows in the late afternoon; check the calendar for your date.
SaturdayNovember 21
10am to 5pm, through Nov 22$5
Fairfax High SchoolFairfax City's 40th annual juried craft show at Fairfax High School, with artisans from across the country selling handmade gifts, jewelry, pottery, seasonal decor, and specialty foods. Concession lunch on site; free shuttle from WillowWood Plaza on Saturday.
SundayNovember 22
3pm
The Barns at Wolf TrapLocal legends Bob McDonald, Caleb Green, and D.C. Washington, the voices behind DC's anthems for decades, celebrate the holidays at the Barns with 'God Bless America,' 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game,' plus holiday, Broadway, pop, and gospel favorites. Doors at 1:30 p.m.
ThursdayNovember 26
10am to 5pm, through Dec 24Free
U.S. Botanic Garden ConservatoryThe U.S. Botanic Garden's annual holiday show fills the Conservatory with poinsettias and plant-made models of national park landmarks and historic places, including the Grand Canyon and Old Faithful Inn, plus a model train display outdoors. The Garden stays open to 8pm with live music on December 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, and 29. Closed Christmas Day.
FridayNovember 27
11am to 6:30pmFree
RestonReston Town Center's day-after-Thanksgiving celebration: the holiday parade steps off on Market Street at 11 a.m. with Macy's-style balloons, bands, dancers, antique cars and Santa, and the big tree lights up at Fountain Square at 6 p.m. with a sing-along. Free to watch.
5 to 8pmFree
Strawberry ParkMosaic District kicks off the season in Strawberry Park with an evening tree lighting, live entertainment, and Santa meet-and-greets in the Target lobby afterward. Free.
All day, through Nov 28$41
George Washington's Mount VernonA 45-minute guided candlelit tour of the mansion and lantern-lit grounds, with costumed interpreters, 18th-century dancing and music, a Revolutionary War encampment, Aladdin the Christmas camel, and complimentary spiced cider and ginger cookies.
SaturdayNovember 28
10am to 2pmFree
Cherry Hill FarmhouseFree Victorian-era Christmas at Cherry Hill Farmhouse with costumed re-enactors, period décor, carols, and kids' activities from an 1860s–70s viewpoint; no registration needed.
7:30pm
Capital One HallRick Schuler stars as John Denver in a holiday tribute concert of Denver classics like 'Rocky Mountain High' and 'Annie's Song' alongside his beloved Christmas carols and standards. All ages. Doors at 6:30 p.m.
SundayNovember 29
2pm
Capital One HallThe touring NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at Capital One Hall: an international all-star cast blending world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and acrobatics, set to Tchaikovsky's score. Two shows: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
MondayNovember 30
6 to 8pmFree
Freeman Store and MuseumFree evening stroll on Vienna's Church Street with Santa, live holiday music, mayor-led tree lighting, firepit s'mores, gingerbread crafts, and open historic sites and shops.
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