Holiday events near Great Falls
Holiday-season events across Northern Virginia: tree lightings, parades, markets, light shows, concerts and Santa visits. Nov 2026 - Jan 2027.
293012223345510Reston Association WinterfestBull Run Festival of LightsMeadowlark Winter Walk of Lights
66728292102113124Mount Vernon by CandlelightBull Run Festival of LightsMeadowlark Winter Walk of Lights
1331431521631731841955:30pChristmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon7:30pManassas Ballet Theatre: The NutcrackerBull Run Festival of Lights
204214224233242252262Christmas Illuminations at Mount VernonMount Vernon by CandlelightManassas Ballet Theatre: The NutcrackerBull Run Festival of Lights
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Christmas in Middleburg: Tree Lighting Ceremony and Carols5pmFree12 North Madison St, Middleburg, VA 20117Friday-evening tree lighting with carols behind the Middleburg Museum, opening the Christmas in Middleburg weekend. The ceremony starts at 5 p.m. and is free to attend; parking and shuttles are paid separately.christmasinmiddleburg.org
Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights5 to 10pm, day 24 of 54, Nov 11 to Jan 3$199750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna, VA 22182NOVA 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).novaparks.com
Santa Lights Manassas: Tree Lighting and Holiday Market5:30 to 8pmFree9431 West Street, Manassas, VA 20110Over-30-year Manassas tradition on the Friday before the Christmas parade. A holiday market opens at 4 p.m. in the train depot parking lot, musical performances start at 5:30 p.m., Santa arrives by train shortly after 6 p.m., and the tree lighting follows. Santa and Mrs. Claus greet kids at the Santa Tent afterward, with free wagon rides and the Harris Pavilion ice rink open for skating.visitmanassas.org
Bull Run Festival of Lights5:30 to 10pm, day 21 of 51, Nov 14 to Jan 37700 Bull Run Dr, Centreville, VA 20121Drive 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.novaparks.com
Reston Association WinterfestAll day, day 2 of 3, Dec 3 to 5Brown's Chapel Park, 1575 Browns Chapel Road, Reston, VA 20191Reston Association's three-day holiday celebration at Brown's Chapel Park: a half-mile Light Up the Park walk, an Enchanted Forest of community-decorated trees (donated to families in need afterward), firepits with s'mores, holiday vendors, food and drinks, a Grinch's Village, and Santa visits. Evening hours; check the RA site for 2026 times and ticket details.reston.org
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