Free! Letters From Santa Program

Little ones are invited to write Santa and receive a direct response, complete with a North Pole Postmark...

German Christmas Markets

Enjoy old-world-inspired fun complete with handcrafted gifts, festive foods, and a sprinkle of European magic...

Gobble Your Way to the Finish Line

Turkeys, young and old, are invited to Herndon Parks & Rec's Turkey Trot...

Gobble! Gobble! Thanksgiving Day Fun

Thanksgiving may be the main event, but the DMV offers plenty of other ways to bring loved ones together...

Holiday Fun @ Christmas Town

Christmas Town boats more than ten million twinkling lights — one of North America's largest light displays...

Holiday Illuminations

Our big guide of illumination events is packed with opportunities to embrace the holiday spirit...

Holiday Movies on the Potomac

Make things even merrier this season with a holiday movie on the big screen...

Holiday Parades — March Into Merry!

With twinkling lights and holiday sights, these holiday parades are the perfect way to march into the holiday spirit...

Holiday Train Display @ US Botanic Garden

This year, G-gauge model trains will chug through displays of dinosaurs made from plant parts, including Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Velociraptor, and more…

Holiday Train Rides

Enjoy a magical holiday train ride, often with Santa himself this season...