Winchester Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025
Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Winchester and surrounding areas
Christmas 2025 arrives in Winchester with twinkling Christmas lights, bustling Christmas markets and festive holiday attractions across neighborhood hotspots and the downtown area. Events like the South Berkeley Christmas 5K add active, community-driven fun to the season. From tree lightings to Santa experiences and family activities, Winchester’s calendar offers plenty of reasons to celebrate the season.
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Christmas Markets
26 eventsOver 300 juried artists showcasing handmade art and crafts.
Christmas Lights
16 eventsDazzling holiday light walkthrough with over 500,000 lights.
Christmas Shows
10 events28th annual jazz Christmas tour with acclaimed artists
Christmas Activities
25 eventsTour of historic private homes adorned for the holidays
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Candlelight House Tour
(Frederick)
Tour of historic private homes adorned for the holidays
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Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2025
(North Bethesda)
28th annual jazz Christmas tour with acclaimed artists
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Capital Art and Craft Festivals - Winter Market
(Chantilly)
Over 300 juried artists showcasing handmade art and crafts.
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Museums by Candlelight
(Frederick)
FREE self-guided historical tour by candlelight
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The Nutcracker Ballet
(Manassas)
Classic Nutcracker ballet with live orchestra
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Kris Kringle Procession
(Frederick)
Holiday procession with traditional characters and tree lighting
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Christmas Parties Near Winchester
Festive dining experiences, holiday parties, and Christmas-themed food and drink events in Winchester.
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Winchester Christmas FAQ
The biggest annual Christmas events in Winchester often revolve around the holiday lighting ceremonies and the various Christmas markets that pop up throughout the season, particularly in the historic downtown area.
Winchester often embraces traditions like community tree lighting ceremonies and the festive decoration of its historic downtown streets, creating a charming and unique holiday atmosphere.
The historic downtown area and many surrounding residential neighborhoods are known for their beautiful Christmas lights, with residents often decorating their homes extensively.
You can typically find Christmas markets and local makers in Winchester concentrated in the historic downtown district and at various community centers throughout the city.
Free activities include admiring neighborhood light displays, attending public tree lighting ceremonies, and enjoying the festive atmosphere of the downtown area. Many markets also offer free entry.
Families often enjoy visiting local Christmas markets for crafts and treats, seeking out Santa meet-and-greets, and exploring the dazzling neighborhood light displays throughout Winchester.