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.
SundayDecember 6
12:30 to 4:30pmFree
McLeanDowntown McLean's free winter parade and block party with marching bands, floats, 50+ food vendors, pre-parade shows, and Santa at Langley Shopping Center from 12:30–4:30pm.
1pm
Capital One HallThe Centre Performing Arts Company's full-length Nutcracker at Capital One Hall, with guest stars from American Ballet Theatre and a live pony pulling a sleigh through the snowy forest. Two shows: 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
4 to 6pmFree
Great FallsFree Great Falls tree lighting with school choirs, petting zoo, pony rides, and Santa by fire truck. Kids visit Santa after the 5pm lighting; live nativity closes the night.
SaturdayDecember 12
11am to 7pm
South Riding CenterSouth Riding Center turns into a holiday village for a day, with artisan gift vendors, local food vendors, an outdoor ice rink, and rides on a holiday train.
11am to 4:50pm
The Alden TheatreA nostalgic TV-holiday-special variety show with original songs, toe-tapping choreography, and a sing-along, featuring puppeteer Joshua Holden (Broadway's Water for Elephants) and musician Jeb Caldwell. Two shows, about 50 minutes each; the 11 a.m. ticket includes a Santa photo op. $30/$26/$22 (11 a.m.), $25/$23/$20 (4 p.m.). ASL interpreted.
12 to 7pmFree
Historic Downtown HerndonA European-style Christmas market in historic downtown Herndon, with artisan gifts, holiday food and drink, German dancing and live music. The market is family-focused, with entertainment and activities for all ages, hosted by the Dulles Chamber of Commerce.
6pmFree
LeesburgFree evening parade from Ida Lee Park down King Street through historic Leesburg, with Santa and holiday floats starting at 6pm. Rain date Sunday Dec 13.
SundayDecember 13
1 to 7:30pm
Capital One HallVirginia National Ballet's annual Nutcracker returns to Capital One Hall in Tysons, with world-class dancing, choreography, sets, costumes, and special effects. Two performances: 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
MondayDecember 14
7pm
Capital One HallMulti-platinum, Grammy-winning artist Michael W. Smith returns to Tysons for his Every Christmas tour, performing beloved Christmas classics with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra under conductor David Hamilton. Doors at 6 p.m.
WednesdayDecember 16
7:30pm, through Dec 23$50
Merchant HallNorthern Virginia's largest Nutcracker production returns to Merchant Hall with ten performances, an international cast of dancers, and Tchaikovsky's score played live by the Manassas Ballet Theatre Orchestra. Evening shows Dec 16-18 at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 3 p.m. Dec 19-23, plus evening shows Dec 19-20 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets from $50 including fees.
SaturdayDecember 19
5:30 to 8:30pm, through Dec 20$58
Mount VernonAn evening of fireworks choreographed to music over the Potomac, plus a colonial artisan winter market, mansion tours, caroling, tavern games, and visits with Aladdin the camel and George and Martha Washington.
7 to 9pm
The Alden TheatreA McLean Community Center holiday tradition: saxophonist Lil' Maceo leads an upbeat evening of funky jazz renditions of seasonal classics, with special guests and plenty of holiday spirit. About 2 hours, all ages. $45/$35/$25.
SundayJanuary 3
2 to 3:30pm
The Alden TheatreCelebrate Three Kings Day the Spanish and Puerto Rican way: an afternoon of flamenco dancing, live Spanish holiday music and villancicos, and a Puerto Rican parranda (caroling party). About 90 minutes, all ages. $35/$30/$25.
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