Germantown Christmas 2025

What to Expect This Christmas in Germantown!

Ready to experience the joy of the holidays in Germantown? Let our guide lead the way. From Germantown regulars to first-time tourists, our guide highlights the season's top events. This holiday season, the Maryland Holiday Light Spectacular offers a stunning display of lights and festive decorations for families to enjoy. Another notable event is Kris Kringle, a charming market where visitors can find unique gifts and tasty treats while soaking in the holiday spirit. And don't forget the Ocean City Holiday Shopper’s Fair, where you can explore a variety of local vendors and shop for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Check out the rest of the page for more details on what Germantown has to offer this season.

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Germantown Christmas Events

Germantown Christmas Light Displays (2)

Jeff's Christmas Light Show Spectacular in Gaithersburg

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📍 Gaithersburg, MD 20878

(2.3 mi from Germantown)

Jeff's Christmas Light Show Spectacular

Over 100,000 lights and projection mapping show

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📷 Photo Friendly: 📷📷📷📷📷

💰 Budget: FREE

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ Energy: Low - enjoy the lights

Event Description

Step into a winter wonderland at Jeff's Christmas Light Show Spectacular, a dazzling free event featuring over 100,000 lights. Experience a captivating 15-minute projection-mapped show on the house, and explore an expansive walk-through display with movie-themed scenes and a Ferris wheel. Local groups often sell treats, adding to the festive community atmosphere.

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⭐ Best For: Families, christmas enthusiasts, light display lovers

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Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival in Gaithersburg

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📍 Gaithersburg, MD, US

(2.0 mi from Germantown)

Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival

A 3.5-mile drive-through holiday light display.

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Friday, November 29, 2024

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💰 Budget: $$

🎄 Family Friendly: 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

⚡ Energy: Low (driving)

Event Description

Embark on a dazzling journey through Seneca Creek State Park at Gaithersburg's Winter Lights Festival. This enchanting drive-through experience showcases over 450 illuminated displays and festive trees along a 3.5-mile route. Special themed evenings offer unique ways to enjoy the lights before the main event opens.

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⭐ Best For: Families, couples, holiday enthusiasts

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Near Germantown

Olney Christmas Events

Winter City Lights in Olney

Olney

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Winter City Lights

Guaranteed snow every night with over 1 million twinkling lights.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 9.7 miles from Germantown

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North Bethesda Christmas Events

A Swingin' Little Christmas! Starring Jane Lynch in North Bethesda

North Bethesda

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A Swingin' Little Christmas! Starring Jane Lynch

Nostalgic holiday show starring Jane Lynch.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 13.3 miles from Germantown

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Reston Christmas Events

Celebration of Lights in Great Falls

Great Falls

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Celebration of Lights

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting with Santa arrival

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 12.1 miles from Germantown

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Santa at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls

Great Falls

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Santa at Colvin Run Mill

Historic mill with science and history programs

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.1 miles from Germantown

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Wheaton Christmas Events

Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton

Wheaton

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Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens

Enchanting outdoor light displays in a botanical garden setting.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.9 miles from Germantown

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Washington D.C. Temple Festival of Lights in Kensington

Kensington

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Washington D.C. Temple Festival of Lights

Over 500,000 lights and global nativity scenes

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.6 miles from Germantown

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Herndon Christmas Events

Herndon WinterMarkt in Herndon

Herndon

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Herndon WinterMarkt

European-style Christmas market in historic Herndon

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.2 miles from Germantown

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Holiday Arts and Crafts Show in Herndon

Herndon

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Holiday Arts and Crafts Show

Over 80 local and regional vendors with handmade goods.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.3 miles from Germantown

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Leesburg Christmas Events

Lucketts Holiday House in Leesburg

Leesburg

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Lucketts Holiday House

Holiday decor wonderland in a historic farmhouse

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 14.4 miles from Germantown

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Holidays in Leesburg in Leesburg

Leesburg

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Holidays in Leesburg

Annual holiday events including tree lighting, craft show, and parade.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 16.1 miles from Germantown

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Bethesda Christmas Events

Bethesda's Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market in Bethesda

Bethesda

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Bethesda's Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market

Holiday market with 50 artisans and live ice sculpting.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 15.7 miles from Germantown

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Mclean Christmas Events

McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival in McLean

McLean

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McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival

Juried show with 80+ regional artisans

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 16.8 miles from Germantown

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Celebrate Fairfax Presents Winter Market in Tysons

Tysons

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Celebrate Fairfax Presents Winter Market

Over 20 local makers and artisans

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 17.1 miles from Germantown

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Silver Spring Christmas Events

Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair in Silver Spring

Silver Spring

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Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair

Holiday craft fair with seasonal artisans and festive music.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 FREE 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 18.0 miles from Germantown

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Holiday Market & Celebration in Washington

Washington

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Holiday Market & Celebration

Popular holiday market with local artisans and festive cheer.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 18.8 miles from Germantown

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Frederick Christmas Events

Maryland Christmas Show in Frederick

Frederick

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Maryland Christmas Show

Maryland's premier Christmas shopping event across seven buildings.

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 17.7 miles from Germantown

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A Motown Christmas in Frederick

Frederick

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A Motown Christmas

Motown-infused holiday music performance

📷📷📷📷📷 💰 $$ 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

📏 18.2 miles from Germantown

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Last updated: 10/9/2025