Last updated: November 11, 2024
Welcome to the perfect holiday guide for Dale City! Find all the top festive events and attractions right here. Whether you're a familiar face or a new visitor, this guide ensures you experience the holiday charm in Dale City.
Popular events this season include the enchanting US Botanic Gardens Holiday Display and Trains, where families can marvel at stunning seasonal displays and intricate model trains winding through lush greenery. Another highlight is the Downtown Holiday Market, featuring local vendors offering unique gifts and delicious treats perfect for the holiday season. And the US Capitol Tree Lighting is something you definitely don’t want to miss, showcasing the beauty of the season with a spectacular tree illuminating the Capitol. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Dazzling 75-foot tree with live music and festive activities.
CityCenterDC's 10th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting features a 75-foot tree, live music by The Revels, balloon artists, face painters, and holiday treats. NBC4's Eun Yang hosts the official tree lighting ceremony.
Where: Washington | More Info: City Center Tree Lighting
Time-honored tradition of over 50 years featuring a decorated tree lit on the U.S. Capitol grounds.
The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is a 63-foot Norway spruce from West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest. The tree travels to Washington, D.C., making stops in various communities before being lit on the West Front Lawn during a ceremony, spreading holiday cheer to visitors from around the world.
Where: Washington | More Info: US Capitol Tree Lighting
Spectacular RGB tree light show with holiday music.
The National Harbor Tree Light Show features a 60-foot RGB tree that comes to life nightly with a breathtaking light show dancing alongside a holiday medley recorded by the United States Air Force Band.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: National Harbor Tree Light Show
Unique holiday light displays along a bustling shopping corridor.
Chevy Chase Main Street is transformed into a vibrant holiday spectacle with businesses decked out in festive lights. Explore, shop, and dine amidst the holiday events and activities throughout the month.
Where: Chevy Chase | More Info: Chevy Chase Main Street Holiday Lights
Local businesses showcase festive holiday lights and special events.
Cleveland Park Main Street is decked out in holiday lights from November 17 to January 7. The event features a variety of local businesses showcasing their festive displays, offering holiday deals, and hosting special events. Visitors can explore the corridor, enjoy amazing holiday activities, and cast their vote for their favorite light display.
Where: Cleveland Park | More Info: Cleveland Park Main Street Holiday Lights
Holiday celebration with tree lighting and Santa visits.
HolidayFest & Tree Lighting Event features holiday activities, entertainment, and shopping, including the annual Tree Lighting and visits with Santa, all held in River Mill Park.
Where: Historic Occoquan | More Info: HolidayFest & Tree Lighting Event
Diverse local vendors and community activations.
The DowntownDC Holiday Market is a vibrant holiday market in Penn Quarter-Chinatown, featuring over 100 local vendors, upgraded vendor kiosks, diverse artisans, community activations, and a delectable food and beverage lineup.
Where: Washington | More Info: Downtown Holiday Market
Spectacular holiday performance with singers and dancers.
Riverside Christmas Spectacular features a spectacular cast of singers and dancers presenting the heart and essence of the holiday season with excitement, memories, and joy.
Where: Woodbridge | More Info: Riverside Christmas Spectacular
Free holiday concert honoring military service members and their families.
The National Symphony Orchestra's Notes of Honor initiative presents a special free performance of A Holiday Pops featuring Broadway darling Jessica Vosk. This sparkling celebration includes holiday showstoppers and Broadway favorites, honoring active duty, prior service members, veterans, and retired service members and their families.
Where: Washington | More Info: Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military: A Holiday Pops
Larger-than-life ice sculptures and thrilling frozen slides.
The Gaylord National Hotel Show features larger-than-life ice sculptures, thrilling frozen slides, and awe-inspiring tunnels, creating a spectacular holiday experience.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Gaylord National Hotel Show
Interactive ice sculptures and live demonstrations by master artisans.
ICE featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is an immersive holiday attraction with over 2 million pounds of ice sculptures, including scenes from the beloved TV special. Visitors can explore 14 immersive scenes, including Snoopy's doghouse and thrilling frozen slides, all hand-carved by world-renowned artisans from Harbin, China.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: ICE featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Model trains traverse through pollinator scenes made from natural plant parts.
The United States Botanic Garden's Season's Greenings holiday exhibit features model trains running through pollinator sculptures made from plant parts, along with festive lights, poinsettias, and DC landmarks made from plants inside the Conservatory.
Where: Washington | More Info: US Botanic Gardens Holiday Display and Trains
Historical and cultural celebration of African American heritage.
Celebrate Kwanzaa and Watch Night with activities honoring the last three principles of Kwanzaa—Kuumba, Imani, and Nia—while learning about the historical significance of Watch Night and the role of African American military units in the Civil War.
Where: Washington | More Info: Kwanzaa & Watch Night: Visions of Freedom
Traditional holiday events in a picturesque horse country setting.
Middleburg Christmas Festival features tree lighting, a mile-long Christmas parade, the Middleburg Hunt Review, and various shopping and dining activities.
Where: Middleburg | More Info: Middleburg Christmas Festival
