Last updated: November 11, 2024
Find the top festive events in Oxon Hill-Glassmanor! Our guide has all the must-see holiday highlights. From Oxon Hill-Glassmanor regulars to first-time tourists, our guide highlights the season's top events.
One event sure to delight families is the enchanting ICE featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™, which brings the beloved tale to life in a dazzling outdoor display. The Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks will dazzle attendees with its stunning show of colours, creating a festive atmosphere for all. And the Cirque: Spirit of Christmas is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering an awe-inspiring blend of acrobatics and holiday cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Spectacular fireworks display following tree lighting.
The Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks event features a 60-foot RGB tree illuminated every half hour from sunset to 9 PM, accompanied by a holiday medley recorded by the United States Air Force Band. The evening culminates in a spectacular fireworks display at 5:30 PM.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks
High-energy light show with custom music.
The #LIT Light Show is a dynamic display of thousands of dancing lights that bring the fun of decorating the tree to life, culminating in a delightful and memorable tree lighting experience.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: #LIT Light Show
Holiday celebration with 18th-century winter encampments and festive lights.
At Winter Glow, Mount Vernon is transformed into a holiday spectacle with brilliant lights, 18th-century winter encampments, and festive music. Visit historic spaces aglow, meet Aladdin the Camel, and enjoy activities like an 18th-century tavern tent and a straw bale kids' maze.
Where: Mount Vernon | More Info: Winter Glow
Dazzling 75-foot tree and festive activities.
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 the dazzling 75-foot tree, visit the 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 Tree Lighting
Diverse local artisans and community activations.
The DowntownDC Holiday Market is a vibrant holiday marketplace in the Penn Quarter-Chinatown neighborhood, featuring a diverse array of local artisans, upgraded vendor kiosks, captivating community activations, and a delectable food and beverage lineup.
Where: Washington | More Info: Downtown Holiday Market
Authentic German Christmas market with a wide selection of mulled wine and European food.
German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor features over 60 local and international vendors offering unique gifts and European cuisine. The event includes a Glühwein pyramid, a heated festival tent, and rides like a historic carousel and Ferris wheel.
Where: Baltimore | More Info: German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Unique gifts and local artisanal treasures.
The Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair at Veterans Plaza offers a festive celebration featuring seasonal artisans, delicious treats, and joyful spirit. Explore a merry marketplace filled with handcrafted treasures from local artisans, savor delightful food and desserts from carefully selected vendors, and immerse yourself in festive melodies of Christmas music.
Where: Silver Spring | More Info: Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair
Holiday decor and shopping in a beautifully restored 100-year-old farmhouse.
Lucketts Old General Store and Grounds transform into a holiday spectacle each November, featuring unique holiday murals, photo vignettes, and an over-the-top Holiday House with gorgeous holiday decor available for purchase. The event is hosted on the grounds of the 100-year-old farmhouse, where visitors can explore beautifully decorated rooms lovingly curated by an award-winning design team. The friendly Lucketts Crew assists with purchases and answers questions, ensuring a safe and relaxing shopping experience.
Where: Lucketts | More Info: Lucketts Old General Store and Grounds
Immersive ice sculptures and thrilling frozen slides.
ICE featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ is an immersive holiday attraction with larger-than-life ice sculptures and thrilling frozen slides, recreating iconic scenes from the beloved TV special.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: ICE featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™
High-flying acrobatics and Broadway-style performances.
Cirque: Spirit of Christmas is a Cirque-styled show featuring dazzling acrobatics, feats of flexibility, and high-flying stunts. The Broadway-style spectacle centers around Noel, a child trying to recapture her lost love during the holiday season, with spirits bringing back the true meaning of the season in energetic and dreamlike chapters.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Cirque: Spirit of Christmas
Free outdoor screenings of beloved holiday films.
Watch classic holiday movies under the stars at National Harbor's Plaza Screen, featuring films like "Elf," "The Grinch," and "Arthur Christmas."
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Holiday Movies on the Potomac
High-energy dance performances with a cast of phenomenal dancers.
Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays is a joyous celebration featuring jingle bells, sleigh bells, and holiday carols. The event showcases Derek Hough and his cast of phenomenal dancers bringing favorite holiday tunes to life through dance, including well-sung classics and modern pop hits with incredible choreography and exciting stage production.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays
Personalized Santa visits with photo packages available.
Capture a special moment with Santa Claus at Gaylord National, where you can share your Christmas wishes and receive a keepsake photo.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Photos with Santa
Interactive storytelling and holiday song singing.
Join Mrs. Claus for a delightful celebration of Christmas traditions, featuring the retelling of "Twas The Night Before Christmas," singing favorite holiday songs, and sharing Santa's favorite snack of warm, freshly baked Christmas cookies and ice-cold milk.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions
Free holiday concert celebrating military service and sacrifice.
The National Symphony Orchestra's Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military: A Holiday Pops is a special free performance honoring active duty and prior service members, veterans, and their families. Broadway darling Jessica Vosk lights up the stage with holiday showstoppers and Broadway favorites.
Where: Washington | More Info: Notes of Honor: NSO Salutes the Military: A Holiday Pops
Indoor snow tubing with real frozen ice lanes.
Snow Flow Mountain offers a thrilling ride down real frozen ice lanes, allowing guests to slide and race family and friends to reach the finish. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall and able to carry their own tube unassisted. The attraction includes unlimited same-day slide rides as long as the rider follows all ice slide rules.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Snow Flow Mountain
Customizable stuffed animals for all ages.
Build-A-Bear Workshop at National Harbor offers a fun and interactive experience where visitors can create and customize their own stuffed animals, making it a perfect destination for families and birthday celebrations.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Build-A-Bear Workshop®
Unique holiday display with model trains and pollinator sculptures.
The US Botanic Gardens' holiday display features model trains running through pollinator sculptures made from plants, festive lights, and DC landmarks crafted from plant parts in the Conservatory.
Where: Washington | More Info: US Botanic Gardens Holiday Display and Trains
Mile-long Christmas parade with mounted foxhunt riders and hounds.
Christmas in Middleburg is a festive holiday event featuring activities like tree lighting, a Christmas parade, shopping, caroling, and the famous Middleburg Hunt Review. Enjoy great eats, progressive food and wine tastings, and experience the town's unique atmosphere.
Where: Middleburg | More Info: Christmas in Middleburg
Traditional Scottish culture and community participation.
The Old Town Alexandria Scottish Parade is a festive celebration of Scottish heritage, featuring colorful tartans, pipe and drum bands, and community groups. The event showcases the city's rich history and community spirit.
Where: Alexandria | More Info: Old Town Alexandria Scottish Parade