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.
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Herndon Holiday Arts and Crafts Show10am to 4pmFreeHerndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170The Town of Herndon's annual one-day show with 70+ vendors selling handcrafted gifts, festive decor, jewelry, artwork, home goods, and seasonal treats. Free admission and free parking.herndon-va.gov
McLean Winterfest Parade & Block Party12:30 to 4:30pmFree1398 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, VA 22101The McLean Revitalization Corporation's annual downtown celebration. Pre-parade performances and a parade down Old Chain Bridge Road with marching bands, floats, and dance groups, then a block party at Langley Shopping Center with Santa, music, food vendors, and arts activities. Free.mcleantoday.org
Centre Company presents The Nutcracker1pmCapital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA 22102The 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.capitalonehall.com
Celebration of Lights: Great Falls Christmas Tree Lighting4 to 6pmFree772 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA 22066Celebrate Great Falls Foundation's free annual Christmas tree lighting on the Village Field behind the post office. Local school choirs, hot cocoa and cookies, a petting zoo and pony rides, then Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by fire truck to light the tree at 5:00, followed by visits with Santa and a live nativity.celebrategreatfalls.org
Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights5 to 10pm, day 26 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 23 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
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