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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Get ready for a festive adventure in Aspen Hill with our holiday guide. For those who wake up to Aspen Hill views and those just dreaming of them, our guide brings holiday wishes to life.

Popular events this season include the US Botanic Gardens Holiday Display and Trains, where you can enjoy stunning floral displays and intricate train setups that capture the holiday spirit. Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinners at Element 47 offer a delightful dining experience that combines seasonal flavors in a warm atmosphere. And the Fireworks in Aspen Snowmass is something you definitely don't want to miss, lighting up the winter sky with a vibrant celebration. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Aspen Hill Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Dazzling 75-foot tree with live performances and festive activities.

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Join CityCenterDC for its 10th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, featuring a joyful music performance by The Revels, balloon artists, face painters, and holiday treats. NBC4's Eun Yang will host the official tree lighting ceremony and countdown. Enjoy a dazzling 75-foot tree, visit two resident 25-foot reindeer, and capture the holiday spirit with a photo under the Palmer Alley Dream Closet art installation.

Where: Washington | More Info: City Center Christmas Tree Lighting

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Time-honored tradition of lighting a national forest tree on the U.S. Capitol grounds.

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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 63-foot Norway spruce from West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest, decorated with handmade ornaments and lit on the West Front Lawn of the U.S. Capitol building each evening through January 1, 2024.

Where: Washington | More Info: US Capitol Tree Lighting

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Aspen Hill Holiday Markets and Shopping

What to Expect:

Diverse local vendors and community activations.

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The DowntownDC Holiday Market is a vibrant holiday marketplace in Penn Quarter-Chinatown, featuring over 100 local vendors, upgraded vendor kiosks, and a diverse array of artisans. Expect captivating community activations, a delectable food and beverage lineup, and a rejuvenating transformation under the guidance of The Makers Show.

Where: Washington | More Info: Downtown Holiday Market

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Holiday decor showcase with daily restocks and unique murals.

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Lucketts Old General Store and Grounds transform a 100-year-old farmhouse into a beautifully decorated holiday space each November. The event features unique holiday murals, photo vignettes, and an array of gorgeous holiday decor available for purchase. Each room is lovingly curated and restocked daily, offering a vast selection of festive items. Visitors can relax by the fire with a glass of wine from Vanish Brewery.

Where: Leesburg | More Info: Lucketts Old General Store and Grounds

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Local artisans and festive activities.

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The Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show features local artisans, delicious treats, and heartwarming activities. Explore handcrafted delights, indulge in culinary journeys, and immerse yourself in Christmas music. Visit Santa's Corner and the Kids Corner for ornament crafting.

Where: Alexandria | More Info: Old Town Alexandria Christmas Events

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Aspen Hill Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Interactive ice sculptures and thrilling frozen slides.

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At Gaylord National Resort, immerse yourself in a holiday showplace featuring larger-than-life ice sculptures, thrilling frozen slides, and awe-inspiring tunnels. Enjoy spectacular light displays, holiday decorations, and family-friendly activities like ice-skating and gingerbread house decorating.

Where: National Harbor | More Info: Gaylord National Hotel Show

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Immersive ice sculpture display featuring beloved holiday characters.

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ICE featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a walk-through holiday attraction showcasing two million pounds of colorful ice sculptures, hand-carved by 40 artisans from Harbin, China. The display includes scenes from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, with visitors able to crawl through iconic structures and slide down thrilling frozen slides.

Where: National Harbor | More Info: ICE featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

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Aspen Hill Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Cultural celebration linking Afrofuturism and historical freedom seekers.

Description:

Celebrate Kwanzaa and Watch Night with activities honoring the last three principles of Kwanzaa—Kuumba (creativity), Imani (faith), and Nia (purpose). Explore the link between Watch Night and Kwanzaa through Afrofuturism, and create a scrapbook with images from the museum's collection to affirm self-worth and imagine a better future.

Where: Washington | More Info: Kwanzaa & Watch Night: Visions of Freedom

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Historic town celebration with horse hunts and festive parades.

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Christmas in Middleburg is a festive holiday event featuring a tree lighting ceremony, breakfast with Santa, the Middleburg Hunt Review, a mile-long Christmas parade, and progressive food and wine tastings. The town transforms into a holiday scene with carolers, dancers, and actors, offering a variety of activities for all ages.

Where: Middleburg | More Info: Christmas in Middleburg

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Equestrian parade with foxhunt riders and hounds.

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The Middleburg Hunt Review features mounted foxhunt riders and hounds parading down the main Washington Street, showcasing the town's equestrian heritage.

Where: Middleburg | More Info: Middleburg Hunt Review

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"Christmas-themed parade with Candyland decorations"

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The Greater Manassas Christmas Parade is a festive holiday event featuring over 100 units, including marching bands, floats, and high-flying balloons. The parade celebrates the holiday season with a "Christmas in Candyland" theme, attracting approximately 2,000 participants and over 300 volunteers.

Where: Manassas | More Info: Manassas Christmas Parade

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