Water Skiing Santa
The longest-running water ski Christmas show is back for the 2022 holiday season. Waterskiing Santa normally takes place along the historic Old Town Alexandria Waterfront (once a vibrant commercial port) from the Founders to Point Lumley Park. For more information, visit https://www.waterskiingsanta.com/
Baltimore Christmas Village
Through Christmas Eve, December 24, the Baltimore Christmas Village is back at the Inner Harbor. The 30-foot-tall Christmas Pyramid returns along with a 65-foot tall, illuminated Ferris wheel and a brand-new Christmas Village Carousel that allows you to ride on a reindeer. For more information, visit https://www.baltimore-christmas.com/
National Harbor Christmas Tree Light Show
The National Harbor Christmas Tree Light Show will take place nightly this year through December 31st. The show at the epic 56-foot Christmas tree will occur every 30 minutes from sundown until 9 pm. On Saturdays, it starts at 5:30 pm and kicks off with the fireworks show. For more information, visit https://www.nationalharbor.com/events/nightly-holiday-tree-light-show/
Georgetown Glow in DC
Georgetown Glow is an exciting light and art installation that will be on view throughout downtown Georgetown. This free DC event will run through the third weekend of January. It will feature five works and artists and is sure to be an Instagram-worthy event. For more information, visit https://www.georgetownglowdc.com/
Zoolights at the National Zoo
Until December 30th, one can enjoy a family trip to the zoo at night with paid admission to Zoolights at the National Zoo. While going to the zoo during the day is fun and exciting, seeing it at night lit up with Christmas lights is a great way to add some magic to the trip. For more information, visit https://nationalzoo.si.edu/events/zoolights
Bull Run Festival of Lights
Every year until just after New Year’s Day, one can experience the Bull Run Festival of Lights, 2.5 miles illuminated by holiday light displays. Drive the festival route from the comfort of one’s car; turn off your headlights and just follow the magical glow. For more information, visit https://www.novaparks.com/events/bull-run-festival-of-lights
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights is an elegant garden trail decorated with a million sparkling lights, perfect for a date night or family holiday outing. The half-mile, one-way walk through the enchanting Meadowlark Botanical Gardens (Vienna, VA) features lighted nature themes and animated displays along a paved trail. Open now through January 8. For more information, visit https://www.novaparks.com/parks/meadowlark-botanical-gardens
Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
Enjoy ice skating amidst a winter wonderland at Cameron Run Regional Park (Alexandria, VA). Ice & Lights–The Winter Village at Cameron Run offers a fun, unstructured outdoor family experience. Explore unique light displays, snap family pictures or selfies, stomp a tune on the newest light-up feature, and take a spin on the outdoor ice rink. Tickets are available for the Village Only or Village and Ice Skating evenings through January 1. For more information, visit https://www.novaparks.com/parks/cameron-run-regional-park/things-to-do/ice-lights-the-winter-village-at-cameron-run
Downtown Holiday Market
The 18th Annual Downtown Holiday Market, Washington D.C.’s outdoor shopping village, finishes up the holiday season Friday, December 23rd. The beloved outdoor market continues to support small businesses and entrepreneurs across the region, welcoming shoppers for a safe, secure and enhanced shopping experience in the heart of the District this year. For more information, visit https://downtownholidaymarket.com/
Ford’s Theatre “A Christmas Carol”
Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. Originally conceived by Michael Baron, this music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic. Running until December 31st. For more information, visit https://www.fords.org/performances/current-and-upcoming/a-christmas-carol-2022/
Washington Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”
Experience the magic of The Washington Ballet’s charmingly-DC The Nutcracker! This celebrated production is set in historic 1882 Georgetown with George Washington, King George III, and other historical figures. Join Warner Theatre again with family and friends or start a new holiday tradition with loved ones. Running until December 31st. For more information, visit https://www.washingtonballet.org/events/the-nutcracker-2022/
ICE! at Gaylord National Resort
Gaylord National Resort will celebrate the Christmas season with the return of the hotel’s longtime beloved holiday tradition ICE! will run through December 31 after a two-year hiatus. Using more than 2 million pounds of ice, the amusing holiday classic, ‘A Christmas Story’ will be brought to life in ice sculpture form. For more information, visit https://christmasatgaylordnational.marriott.com/
Winter Lantern Festival
Winter Lantern Festival will debut a spectacular holiday light adventure at the Lerner Town Square in Tysons through February 12th. The Lerner Town Square at Tysons will be transformed into a dazzling world of light with over 1000 Chinese lanterns; all handmade by artisans with decades of experience. For more information, visit https://www.winterlanternfestival.com/events/dc-winter-lantern-festival
