Location: Online Only FREE Letter from Santa, mailed to your child - Santamailer.com **ORDER BY DEC 12!Dates: 11/05/202611/06/202611/07/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/08/202611/09/202611/10/202611/11/202611/12/202611/13/202611/14/202611/15/202611/16/202611/17/202611/18/202611/19/202611/20/202611/21/202611/22/202611/23/202611/24/202611/25/202611/26/202611/27/202611/28/202611/29/202611/30/202612/01/202612/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/2026Time: 12:00am Location: Tanger Outlets National Harbor, Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Tree Lighting CelebrationDates: 11/06/2026Time: 6:00PM-8:00PM Location: Your local Bass Pro Shop or Cabela's store. See map: Google Maps Santa’s Wonderland 2026 at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela'sDates: 11/07/202611/08/202611/09/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/10/202611/11/202611/12/202611/13/202611/14/202611/15/202611/16/202611/17/202611/18/202611/19/202611/20/202611/21/202611/22/202611/23/202611/24/202611/25/202611/27/202611/28/202611/29/202611/30/202612/01/202612/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/202612/14/202612/15/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/202612/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/202612/24/2026Time: See website for details. Location: 100 American Way, National Harbor, Maryland 20745, USA See map: Google Maps National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show SeriesDates: 11/07/202611/14/202611/21/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/28/202612/05/202612/12/202612/19/2026Time: 12 pm - 7 pm Location: Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna, VA 22182, United States See map: Google Maps Meadowlark's Winter Walk of LightsDates: 11/11/202611/12/202611/13/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/14/202611/15/202611/16/202611/17/202611/18/202611/19/202611/20/202611/21/202611/22/202611/23/202611/24/202611/25/202611/26/202611/27/202611/28/202611/29/202611/30/202612/01/202612/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/202612/14/202612/15/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/202612/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/202612/24/202612/25/202612/26/202612/27/202612/28/202612/29/202612/30/202612/31/202601/01/202701/02/202701/03/2027Time: November 11-December 3, 2026: 5:30-10:00 pm December 4, 2026- January 3, 2027: 5:00-10:00 pm Admission ends at 9:30 pm Organization: Downtown Holiday Market - D.C.Location: 1275 K Street, NW, Suite 1000Washington, DC, 20005United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:+1 202-215-6993 DC Holiday Market at Dupont CircleDates: 11/12/202611/13/202611/14/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/15/202611/16/202611/17/202611/18/202611/19/202611/20/202611/21/202611/22/202611/23/202611/24/202611/25/202611/27/202611/28/202611/29/202612/01/202612/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/202612/14/202612/15/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/202612/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/2026Time: MON-FRI 12 to 8PM and SAT/SUN 11 to 8PM *Closed Thursday November 26th Thanksgiving Day, and Monday November 30th for exhibitor turnover Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Christmas at Gaylord NationalDates: 11/14/202611/15/202611/16/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/17/202611/18/202611/19/202611/20/202611/21/202611/22/202611/23/202611/24/202611/25/202611/26/202611/27/202611/28/202611/29/202611/30/202612/01/202612/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/202612/14/202612/15/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/202612/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/202612/24/202612/25/202612/26/202612/27/202612/28/202612/29/202612/30/202612/31/202601/01/202701/02/202701/03/2027Time: 9am to 9pm Location: NOVA Parks, 5400 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039, United States See map: Google Maps Bull Run Festival of LightsDates: 11/14/202611/15/202611/16/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/17/202611/18/202611/19/202611/20/202611/21/202611/22/202611/23/202611/24/202611/25/202611/26/202611/27/202611/28/202611/29/202611/30/202612/01/202612/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/202612/14/202612/15/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/202612/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/202612/24/202612/25/202612/26/202612/27/202612/28/202612/29/202612/30/202612/31/202601/01/202701/02/202701/03/2027Time: 5:30 pm Location: Gunston Arts Center, Theater Two, South Lang Street, Arlington, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Madeline's Christmas | Encore Stage & StudioDates: 11/20/202611/21/202611/22/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/05/202612/06/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/2026Time: 7:00 Location: Smithsonian National Zoological Park, Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA See map: Google Maps ZooLights at Smithsonian's National ZooDates: 11/20/202611/21/202611/22/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/23/202611/24/202611/25/202611/27/202611/28/202611/29/202611/30/202612/01/202612/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/202612/14/202612/15/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/202612/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/202612/24/202612/26/202612/27/202612/28/202612/29/202612/30/202612/31/202601/01/202701/02/202701/03/2027Time: 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mondays - Saturdays 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sundays Last entry 30 minutes before end of event. Location: Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington D.C., DC 20003, United States See map: Google Maps Enchant at Nationals ParkDates: 11/20/202611/21/202611/22/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/23/202611/24/202611/25/202611/27/202611/28/202611/29/202611/30/202612/01/202612/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/202612/14/202612/15/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/202612/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/202612/24/202612/25/202612/26/202612/27/2026Time: Times vary see website Location: McLean Community Center, Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Holiday Gingerbread House Decorating at McLean Community CenterDates: 11/21/2026Time: 10 am - 12 pm Location: 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade - Silver Spring, MDDates: 11/21/2026Time: 10 am Location: Gaver Farm, Detrick Road, Mount Airy, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Select a Beautiful Christmas Tree at Gaver FarmDates: 11/21/202611/22/202611/23/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/24/202611/25/202611/27/202611/28/202611/29/202611/30/202612/01/202612/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/202612/14/202612/15/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/202612/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/2026Time: 9 am - 5 pm Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121, United States See map: Google Maps Mount Vernon by CandlelightDates: 11/27/202611/28/202612/11/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/12/202612/18/202612/21/202612/22/2026Time: Tours start as early as 5 pm The experience takes about 2 hours from entry. Location: Friendship Trees and Christmas Shop, Old Solomons Island Road, Friendship, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Friendship Trees & Christmas Shop - Friendship MDDates: 11/27/202611/28/202611/29/2026Show more datesHide these dates11/30/202612/01/202612/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/202612/14/202612/15/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/202612/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/2026Time: 9:00 AM Location: Reston Town Center VA, Mercury Fountain, Fountain Drive, Reston, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Reston Holiday Parade & Tree LightingDates: 11/27/2026Time: 11 am - 6:30 pm Location: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Road, Solomons, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Annmarie Garden In LightsDates: 11/27/202611/28/202611/29/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/02/202612/03/202612/04/202612/05/202612/06/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/12/202612/13/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/202612/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/202612/26/202612/27/202612/28/202612/29/202612/30/202612/31/202601/01/2027Time: 5:00pm til 8pm or 9pm nightly; closed some evenings Location: Discovery Theater, Jefferson Drive Southwest, Washington, DC, USA See map: Google Maps Seasons of Light at Discovery TheaterDates: 12/01/202612/02/202612/03/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/04/202612/07/202612/08/202612/09/202612/10/202612/11/202612/14/202612/15/202612/16/202612/17/202612/18/2026Time: 10:00 am and 11:15 am Location: McLean Community Center, Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA, USA See map: Google Maps McLean Holiday Art & Crafts FestivalDates: 12/04/202612/05/202612/06/2026Time: Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: 5500 Connecticut Avenue Northwest, Washington D.C., DC, USA See map: Google Maps Chevy Chase Winter MarketDates: 12/05/2026Time: 12 pm - 5 pm Location: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217, United States See map: Google Maps Breakfast with Santa and Friends at The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreDates: 12/05/202612/06/202612/13/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/19/2026Time: 8:30 am - 10 am Location: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217, United States See map: Google Maps Brunch with Santa and Friends at The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreDates: 12/05/202612/06/202612/13/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/19/2026Time: 11:30 am - 1 pm Location: Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA, USA See map: Google Maps 35th Annual Holiday Train Show at Fairfax Station Railroad MuseumDates: 12/05/202612/06/2026Time: Sat: 10 am - 5 pm Sun: 12 pm 4 pm Location: Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Dowell Road, Solomons, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Market Program at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts CenterDates: 12/05/202612/12/2026Time: Hours may vary - check each market Location: Frying Pan Farm Park, West Ox Road, Herndon, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm ParkDates: 12/05/202612/11/202612/12/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/18/202612/19/2026Time: 4:30 pm - 7 pm Location: Richard J Ernst Community Cultural Center, Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA, USA See map: Google Maps ETAP presents Santa Who? - An Original Holiday MusicalDates: 12/05/202612/06/202612/11/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/12/202612/13/2026Time: 12:00pm - 10:00pm Location: Great Country Farms, Snickersville Turnpike, Bluemont, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Breakfast with Santa at Great Country FarmsDates: 12/05/202612/06/202612/12/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/13/202612/19/202612/20/2026Time: Santa Visits 10am – 11:30am at The Henway Cider Barn Location: Burke Lake Park, 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, VA 22039, USA See map: Google Maps Winter Wonderland at Burke Lake ParkDates: 12/05/202612/06/202612/12/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/13/202612/19/202612/20/2026Time: 11 am - 5 pm Location: Dave & Buster's, Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's FairfaxDates: 12/05/2026Time: 9:00am - 11:00am Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington D.C., D.C. 20002, United States See map: Google Maps Phoenix Ballet and Master Ballet Academy DC: The Nutcracker at Atlas Performing Arts CenterDates: 12/05/202612/06/2026Time: Saturday: 2 pm and 7 pm Sunday: 2:30 pm and 6:30 pm Location: Colvin Run Mill, Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Children’s Holiday Shopping at Colvin Run MillDates: 12/05/202612/06/2026Time: Sign up for a slot between noon to 3 p.m. Sensory-friendly shopping sessions are available from 11 a.m. to noon. Organization: Main Street TakomaLocation: 6909 Laurel Ave Suite ATakoma Park, MD, 20912United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:(301) 891-6789 Pajamarama - Main Street TakomaDates: 12/06/2026Time: Deals in local businesses: 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Outdoor Holiday Market: 10:00am - 3:00pm Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington D.C., D.C. 20002, United States See map: Google Maps Atlas Presents A Bohemian Christmas with the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra at Atlas Performing Arts CenterDates: 12/07/2026Time: 8 pm Location: Discovery Theater, Jefferson Drive Southwest, Washington, DC, USA See map: Google Maps Little Red and the Gingerbread Man with Barefoot Puppets at Smithsonian's Discovery TheaterDates: 12/09/202612/10/202612/11/2026Time: 10:00 am and 11:15 am Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington D.C., D.C. 20002, United States See map: Google Maps Atlas Presents: A Hoot for the Holidays!Dates: 12/11/2026Time: 8 pm Location: Colvin Run Mill, Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Sensory-Friendly Santa at the Mill - Colvin Run MillDates: 12/12/202612/13/2026Time: Sign up for a spot between 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington D.C., D.C. 20002, United States See map: Google Maps Capital City Symphony: A Vintage Holiday at Atlas Performing Arts CenterDates: 12/12/2026Time: 3 pm and 5:30 pm Location: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Safari Place, Baltimore, MD 21217, United States See map: Google Maps Brunch with the Grinch & Musical Sing Along at The Maryland Zoo in BaltimoreDates: 12/12/2026Time: 11:30 am - 1 pm Location: McLean Community Center, Ingleside Avenue, McLean, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Milk & Cookies with Santa at McLean Community CenterDates: 12/12/2026Time: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. Location: Brentwood Arts Exchange, Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Let’s Get Ornamental at Brentwood Arts ExchangeDates: 12/12/2026Time: 1 pm - 3 pm Location: Brentwood Arts Exchange, Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Holiday Craft Fair at Brentwood Arts ExchangeDates: 12/12/2026Time: 11 am - 4 pm Location: Cabin John Ice Rink, Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Winter Ice Show- Cabin John Ice RinkDates: 12/12/2026Time: 6:15 pm - 9:15 pm Location: Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons Island Road South, Solomons, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Solomons Christmas Walk at Calvert Marine MuseumDates: 12/12/2026Time: 6 pm - 9 pm Location: Cleveland Park, Washington, DC, USA See map: Google Maps Cleveland Park Winter FestDates: 12/12/2026Time: 12 pm - 5 pm Location: Colvin Run Mill, Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Santa at the Mill - Colvin Run MillDates: 12/12/202612/13/2026Time: Choose a time from 3 pm to 5 pm Location: The George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Expedition North PoleJoin us on a thrilling musical expedition through icy landscapes, glittering snowfields, and Arctic mystery in search of Santa’s legendary workshop. Adventure, wonder, and holiday magic await at every turn.Dates: 12/13/2026Time: 3pm-5pmLearn More Location: Manassas Ballet Theatre, 9004 Mathis Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110, United States See map: Google Maps Manassas Ballet Theatre presents NutcrackerDates: 12/16/202612/17/202612/18/2026Show more datesHide these dates12/19/202612/20/202612/21/202612/22/202612/23/2026Time: 7:30-10pm or 3:00-5:30pm Location: Colvin Run Mill, Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Holiday Lantern Tour at Colvin Run MillDates: 12/18/202612/19/2026Time: 6:30 pm - 8 pm Organization: Main Street TakomaLocation: 6909 Laurel Ave Suite ATakoma Park, MD, 20912United StatesSee map: Google MapsPhone:(301) 891-6789 Takoma Cocoa CrawlDates: 12/19/2026Time: 1 pm - 4 pm Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington D.C., D.C. 20002, United States See map: Google Maps Walker Entertainment: Cinderella: A Soulfully Ever After at Atlas Performing Arts CenterDates: 12/19/2026Time: 2 pm and 7:30 pm Location: Colvin Run Mill, Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Holiday Greetings at Colvin Run MillDates: 12/19/2026Time: 3 pm - 3:30 pm Location: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington D.C., D.C. 20002, United States See map: Google Maps Atlas Presents Furia Flamenca: ¡Zambomba! A Holiday Fiesta / Una Fiesta NavideñaDates: 12/19/2026Time: 4 pm and 7 pm Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121, United States See map: Google Maps Christmas Illuminations at Mount VernonDates: 12/19/202612/20/2026Time: 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Location: Battleground National Cemetery, Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA See map: Google Maps Wreaths Across America at Battleground National CemeteryDates: 12/19/2026Time: 12 pm - 1 pm Location: Fairfax Station Railroad Museum, Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax Station, VA, USA See map: Google Maps December Craft Day at Fairfax Station Railroad MuseumDates: 12/20/2026Time: 1 pm - 4 pm Location: Wheaton Ice Arena, Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, MD, USA See map: Google Maps Winter Ice Show- Wheaton IceDates: 12/20/2026Time: 1:15 pm - 3:45pm Location: Colvin Run Mill, Colvin Run Road, Great Falls, VA, USA See map: Google Maps Holiday Wrappings at Colvin Run MillDates: 12/21/2026Time: 10 am - 11:30 am Location: Capital Jewish Museum, 3rd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA See map: Google Maps December 25 @ CJM: Wrapped in TraditionDates: 12/25/2026Time: 10am- 2pm Location: Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA See map: Google Maps Frozen Family Fun at Wheaton Ice ArenaDates: 12/28/202612/29/2026Time: 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
