Potomac Christmas 2025

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Potomac lights up for Christmas 2025 across popular neighborhoods and the village center with elegant displays and cozy gatherings. Local favorites include seasonal festivals, Santa experiences and winter entertainment like artisanal markets, concerts and tree lightings.

Find the best Potomac Christmas happenings this year!

Last updated: 10/14/2025 by ChristmasLocal.com editorial team

Potomac Christmas Events

Potomac Christmas Light Displays

Celebration of Lights in Great Falls

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Celebration of Lights (Great Falls, VA)

Sunday, December 7, 2025

📍 Great Falls village Field

9818 Virginia 193, Great Falls, VA 22066

(4.4 mi from Potomac)

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⚡ Energy: Low

Event Description

Experience the magic of the season at the annual Celebration of Lights! This free community event features a petting zoo, pony rides, and live music from local school groups. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies before Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by fire truck to light the Christmas tree. Children can share their wishes with Santa, and the evening concludes with a touching Live Nativity scene.

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Christmas Events Near Potomac

Mclean Christmas Events

Virginia National Ballet | The Nutcracker in Tysons

Tysons

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Virginia National Ballet | The Nutcracker (Tysons)

📍 Capital One Hall

Dec 21, 2024

(6.4 mi from Potomac)

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Winter Lantern Festival in Tysons

Tysons

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Winter Lantern Festival (Tysons)

📍 Tysons Corner

Oct 31, 2024

(7.0 mi from Potomac)

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Reston Christmas Events

Winterfest 2025 in Reston

Reston

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Winterfest 2025 (Reston)

📍 Brown's Chapel Park

Dec 4, 2025

(9.0 mi from Potomac)

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Reston Town Center Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting in Reston

Reston

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Reston Town Center Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting (Reston)

📍 Reston Town Center

Nov 28, 2025

(9.0 mi from Potomac)

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Oakton Christmas Events

39th Annual Holiday Craft Show in Fairfax

Fairfax

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39th Annual Holiday Craft Show (Fairfax)

📍 Fairfax High School

Nov 15, 2025

(11.5 mi from Potomac)

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Arlington Christmas Events

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show in Washington

Washington

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Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show (Washington)

📍 Arena Stage

Dec 5, 2025

(10.4 mi from Potomac)

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The Crossing Clarendon Events in Arlington

Arlington

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The Crossing Clarendon Events (Arlington)

📍 The Crossing Clarendon

Jan 1, 2025

(11.0 mi from Potomac)

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Washington Christmas Events

The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington

Washington

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The National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Washington)

📍 The Ellipse at President's Park

Dec 5, 2024

(12.6 mi from Potomac)

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DowntownDC Holiday Market 2024 in Washington

Washington

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DowntownDC Holiday Market 2024 (Washington)

📍 F Street NW

Nov 22, 2024

(13.0 mi from Potomac)

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Alexandria Christmas Events

ICE! Featuring The Polar Express in National Harbor

National Harbor

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ICE! Featuring The Polar Express (National Harbor)

📍 Gaylord National Resort

Nov 15, 2025

(19.3 mi from Potomac)

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Christmas at Gaylord National featuring The Polar Express in National Harbor

National Harbor

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Christmas at Gaylord National featuring The Polar Express (National Harbor)

📍 Gaylord National Resort

Nov 14, 2025

(19.3 mi from Potomac)

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Leesburg Christmas Events

Lucketts Holiday House in Leesburg

Leesburg

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Lucketts Holiday House (Leesburg)

📍 Lucketts Store

Nov 6, 2025

(22.2 mi from Potomac)

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Holidays in Leesburg in Leesburg

Leesburg

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Holidays in Leesburg (Leesburg)

📍 Town Green and Ida Lee Park

Dec 6, 2025

(20.5 mi from Potomac)

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Ellicott City Christmas Events

Holiday Train Garden at B&O Ellicott City Station Museum in Ellicott City

Ellicott City

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Holiday Train Garden at B&O Ellicott City Station Museum (Ellicott City)

📍 Baltimore & Ohio Ellicott City Station Museum

Nov 28, 2025

(28.1 mi from Potomac)

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The Gift of Art 2025 in Ellicott City

Ellicott City

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The Gift of Art 2025 (Ellicott City)

📍 The Artists' Gallery of Ellicott City

Oct 27, 2025

(27.9 mi from Potomac)

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Frederick Christmas Events

Maryland Christmas Show in Frederick

Frederick

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Maryland Christmas Show (Frederick)

📍 Frederick County Fairgrounds

Nov 21, 2025

(28.9 mi from Potomac)

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Frosty Friday in Frederick

Frederick

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Frosty Friday (Frederick)

📍 Downtown Frederick

Nov 29, 2024

(29.5 mi from Potomac)

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Baltimore Christmas Events

Christmas Village in Baltimore in Baltimore

Baltimore

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Christmas Village in Baltimore (Baltimore)

📍 Christmas Village in Baltimore

Nov 22, 2025

(36.8 mi from Potomac)

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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride in Baltimore

Baltimore

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THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride (Baltimore)

📍 B&O Railroad Museum

Nov 28, 2025

(35.9 mi from Potomac)

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