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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80th Greater Manassas Christmas Parade10am to 12pmFree9431 West Street, Manassas, VA 20110The 80th annual Greater Manassas Christmas Parade with the theme '80 Years. Still Sleighin'. Marching bands, floats, high-flying balloons, Santa, Mrs. Claus, and a new Miller Toyota Santa float roll through Historic Downtown Manassas from 10 a.m. to noon, sponsored by Stanley Martin Homes.visitmanassas.org
Herndon Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing-Along5 to 6:30pmFree730 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170Herndon's annual tree lighting and community sing-along at Town Hall Square. Music, holiday cheer, and the lighting of the town's tree, capped by a visit from Santa. Free.herndon-va.gov
2026 Manassas Park Light Parade5 to 9pmFree100 Park Central Plaza, Manassas Park, VA 20111Evening light parade along Manassas Drive to Park Central Plaza, followed by a tree lighting ceremony, a holiday movie under the stars, food trucks, and pictures with Santa. Runs 5 to 9 p.m. with an expected crowd of 6,000 plus.manassasparkcommunitycenter.com
Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights5 to 10pm, day 25 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
Bull Run Festival of Lights5:30 to 10pm, day 22 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
Michael Winograd and The Honorable Mentshn: Hanukkah Celebration6:30pmThe Barns at Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182A family Hanukkah dance party on the second night of the holiday: klezmer clarinetist Michael Winograd and The Honorable Mentshn play rousing Eastern European Jewish music, with traditional dances led by instructor Judy Sweet, dreidel games, and activities for all ages. Doors at 5 p.m.wolftrap.org
Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of LightsAll dayFree1 Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314Dozens of boats strung with lights cruise the Potomac along the Old Town waterfront, with dockside festivities, music, vendors, and food in the afternoon. The illuminated parade sets off around sunset. Free to watch from Waterfront Park and the marinas.visitalexandria.com
Christmas in MiddleburgAll dayFreeWashington St, Middleburg, VA 20117Middleburg's signature holiday festival on the first Saturday of December. The day runs from Breakfast with Santa in the morning through the Middleburg Hunt and Hounds Review at 11 a.m. and the community Christmas parade down Washington Street at 2 p.m., with food trucks, music, and shopping all day. Free to attend; parking is paid and no parking is allowed in town on parade day.christmasinmiddleburg.org
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk ParadeAll dayFree301 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314More than 50 years running, dozens of Scottish clans in colorful tartans parade through Old Town with pipe and drum bands, terriers and hounds, and community groups. The City of Alexandria took over as lead producer in 2026. Free to watch; the centerpiece of Alexandria's biggest holiday weekend.visitalexandria.com
Reston Association WinterfestAll day, day 3 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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