From glittering walk-throughs to dazzling drive-thru displays, there are endless ways to enjoy a little holiday glow!
NORTHERN VIRGINIA
- Nov 11-Jan 3, 2027
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ Winter Walk of Lights
Vienna, VA - Nov 14-Jan 3, 2027
Bull Run Festival of Lights
Centreville, VA - Nov 14-Jan 3, 2027
Bright Nights: The Winter Village @ Cameron Run
Alexandria, VA - Dec 3-5, 2026
WinterFest @ Brown’s Chapel Park
Reston, VA - Dec 5, 2026
Boat Parade of Lights
Alexandria, VA - Dec 5, 2026
Manassas Park Holiday Light Parade
Manassas Park, VA - Dec 19-20, 2026
Christmas Illuminations
George Washington’s Estate ∙ Mount Vernon, VA - TBA
Holiday Walk of Lights @ Neabsco Park
Woodbridge, VA - TBA
Holiday Illuminations @ Maple Tree Farm
Warrenton, VA - TBA
Christmas Village @ Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg, VA - TBA
Lighted Nights @ Claude Moore Park
Sterling, VA
WASHINGTON, DC
- Nov 20-Jan 3, 2027
ZooLights @ National Zoo
Washington, DC - Dec 3-Jan 1, 2027
National Christmas Tree @ President’s Park
Washington, DC - Dec 5, 2026
Holiday Lighted Boat Parade @ The Wharf
Washington, DC - Dates TBA
US Capitol Christmas Tree
Washington, DC - Dates TBA
Light Yards @ Yard’s Park
Washington, DC
MARYLAND
- Nov 23-Jan 3, 2027
Lights on the Bay
Sandy Point State Park ∙ Annapolis, MD - Nov 27-Dec 31, 2026
Drive-Thru Winter Lights Festival
Seneca Creek State Park ∙ Gaithersburg, MD - Dates TBA
LuminoCity: Wonder Journey
Gaithersburg, MD - Dates TBA
Holiday Light Show
The Gaylord ∙ National Harbor, MD - Dates TBA
Garden of Lights
Brookside Gardens ∙ Wheaton, MD - Dates TBA
Symphony of Lights
Merriweather Post Pavilion ∙ Columbia, MD - Dates TBA
North Pole Lights Walk
Willow Oak Flower & Herb Farm ∙ Severn, MD - Dates TBA
Winter Festival of Lights
Watkins Park ∙ Upper Marlboro, MD - Dates TBA
Festival of Lights
Mormon Temple ∙ Kensington, MD
WEST VIRGINIA
- Dates TBA
Harpers Ferry Holiday Light Show
Harpers Ferry, WV
Disclaimer: Event details are curated from public sources and subject to change. Verify all information via the provided links before attending.


