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.
Saturday, December 5
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
Sunday, December 6
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
Saturday, December 12
The Joyfully Jolly Jamboree11am to 4:50pmThe Alden, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101A 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.mcleancenter.org
Sunday, December 13
Virginia National Ballet presents The Nutcracker1 to 7:30pmCapital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA 22102Virginia 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.capitalonehall.com
Monday, December 14
Michael W. Smith: Every Christmas7pmCapital One Hall, 7750 Capital One Tower Road, Tysons, VA 22102Multi-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.capitalonehall.com
Wednesday, December 16
Manassas Ballet Theatre: The Nutcracker7:30pm, day 1 of 8, Dec 16 to 23$5010960 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110Northern 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.hylton.calendar.gmu.edu
Saturday, December 19
Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon5:30 to 8:30pm, day 1 of 2, Dec 19 to 20$583200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121An 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.mountvernon.org
Sounds of the Season: A Lil' Maceo Holiday7 to 9pmThe Alden, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101A 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.mcleancenter.org
Sunday, January 3
Furia Flamenca: Navidad Flamenca2 to 3:30pmThe Alden, McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean, VA 22101Celebrate 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.mcleancenter.org
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