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Snow Tubing Adventures

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Snow Tubing Adventures

Bundle up for some family fun! These snow tubing destinations deliver big downhill fun, so you’ll find plenty to choose from.
Shown in order of distance from Dulles Airport…

Snow Riders
Harpers Ferry, WV ∙ Approx 50 miles from Dulles Airport

Did you know that just an hour away is home to one of the longest tubing slopes on the East Coast? Packed with fun, Snow Riders offers multiple hills with plenty of tubing lanes, and its longest run stretches nearly three football fields.

Liberty Mountain Resort
Carroll Valley, PA ∙ Approx 75 miles from Dulles Airport

Enjoy the thrill of zipping down a snow-covered hill! Liberty Mountain Resort’s Boulder Ridge Tube Park boasts more than a dozen tubing lanes available for thrill-seekers. No experience is necessary, and riders must be at least 42 inches tall for the main runs.

Whitetail Resort
Mercersburg, PA ∙ Approx 90 miles from Dulles Airport

At Whitetail Resort, riders are invited to enjoy two-hour sessions of Adventure Snow Tubing fun! Whether you’re 5 or 95, it’s a blast for the entire family. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall for the large runs, and tickets are sold online only. Afterward, warm up by the fire pit on the outdoor patio.

Bryce Resort
Basye, VA ∙ Approx 100 miles from Dulles Airport

Talk about quality family time! Moms and Dads, race your kids down Bryce Resort’s 800-foot tubing lanes! Ride solo or link up with friends for even more laughs! Little ones must be at least 4 years old and 36 inches tall to ride.

Avalanche Xpress
York, PA ∙ Approx 110 miles from Dulles Airport

Avalanche Xpress’s 80-foot-high hill boasts snow-covered tubing lanes groomed daily for maximum speed and fun! Plus, enjoy warming up by the fire pit when you need a break. There is no age requirement for tubers; however, anyone tubing must be able to get in and out of their tube on their own.

Roundtop Mountain Resort
Lewisberry, PA ∙ Approx 110 miles from Dulles Airport

Grab a tube and let the fun begin — Roundtop Mountain Resort snow tubing features multiple wide tubing lanes! Their 800-foot-long runs are fast and fun, boasting a vertical drop of 80 feet. Riders must be at least 42 inches tall.

Massanutten Resort
McGaheysville, VA ∙ Approx 130 miles from Dulles Airport

Massanutten Resort is a popular year-round destination for Northern Virginia families. Their Family Adventure Park lets thrill-seekers enjoy a day of snow tubing on more than a dozen lanes that are 900 feet long and drop more than 100 vertical feet!

Wintergreen Resort
Wintergreen, VA ∙ Approx 150 miles from Dulles Airport

The Plunge, Wintergreen Resort’s tubing park, is one of the largest parks of its kind in Virginia! Their slopes are over ten stories tall and three football fields long, and some guests can reach speeds of 30 miles per hour! Tubing is recommended for ages 6 and up, and riders must be at least 42 inches tall.

Wisp Resort
McHenry, MD ∙ Approx 175 miles from Dulles Airport

Boasting up to a dozen tubing lanes, there is fun to be had for everyone at Wisp Resort! Families are invited to zip along their 750-foot-long hills. Kids must be at least 4 years old and 42 inches tall to ride. Plus, if you like it thrilling and fast, take a trip on their Mountain Coaster! The special ride features a 1,300-foot uphill track and a 3,500-foot downhill slope.

WILLING TO DRIVE?

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Updated Nov 2, 2026

New Year’s Eve Lasermania

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New Year’s Eve Lasermania

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Ready, set, glow! Families are invited to get a head start on ringing in the new year at Franklin Park Arts Center — on December 30, 2026, join them for Lasermania!

This 40-minute musical celebration whisks guests away on a roller coaster of laser light animations projected across the theater screen, all set to positive, upbeat music from current and classic artists. Presented by Prismatic Magic, the show sneaks in a little laser education, too! Recommended for ages 4 and up, it’s an easy way to celebrate with little ones who won’t make it to midnight.

Keep the fun going! After the show, head outside for a stroll through Starry Nights & Winter Lights (free!) near Franklin Park’s pond.

Lasermania tickets are available online.

Details:
Website

Date:
Dec 30, 2026

Location:
Franklin Park Arts Center ∙ Purcellville, VA

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Live Holiday Shows

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Live Holiday Shows

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From Christmas classics to beloved ballets, DMV stages are filled with holiday cheer!


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Breakfast with Santa @ Ashburn Vol Fire & Rescue

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Breakfast with Santa @ Ashburn Vol Fire & Rescue

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Ho-ho-hold the syrup! Breakfast with Santa is coming to Ashburn on December 13, 2026, and the whole family is invited to a festive morning with the Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department (AVFRD)!

Fuel up on a hearty holiday spread of pancakes, eggs, hash browns, sausage, and bacon. Then say cheese! The jolly man himself will be on hand, so don’t forget your camera for photos with Santa.

Breakfast is fee-based, with discounted pricing for seniors and kids, and little ones under 3 eat free. It’s a wonderful holiday tradition to share with family, friends, and your local volunteer fire and rescue crew!

Details:
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Date:
Dec 13, 2026

Location:
Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Station 6 ∙ 43765 Ashburn Volunteer Plz ∙ Ashburn, VA

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Manassas Park Holiday Light Parade

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Manassas Park Holiday Light Parade

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The Holiday Light Parade lights up Manassas Park with glowing floats and plenty of hometown spirit. On December 5, 2026, grab a spot along the route and watch the streets shine.

This beloved tradition draws thousands of neighbors each year, and the fun doesn’t end when the last float passes. After the parade winds down on Manassas Drive, stick around for a grand tree lighting ceremony, a movie under the stars, and bites from local food trucks. Little ones can also meet Santa for pictures!

Check out this year’s parade route before you go. A real-time tracker goes live just before the parade steps off, so you’ll know exactly when it’s headed your way. Parking is available at the Manassas Park Parking Garage (120 Park Central Plz) at the Manassas Park VRE Station.

Heads up: Manassas Drive will be closed between Mace Street and Railroad Drive during the parade, and Centreville Road at Manassas Drive will close briefly as the parade crosses.

Details:
Website

Date:
Dec 5, 2026

Location:
Manassas Dr & Park Central Plz ∙ Manassas Park, VA

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Holiday Boat Parade & Party@ The Wharf

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Holiday Boat Parade & Party@ The Wharf

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Ahoy, holiday cheer! A flotilla of 60-plus decorated boats glides along the Washington Channel at the 34th annual Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf on December 5, 2026.

This free DC tradition is one of the area’s favorite ways to welcome the season, with local radio personality Tommy McFly serving as emcee.

The fun continues on land with activities for all ages, including live music, ornament decorating, holiday karaoke, and s’mores at Camp Wharf. Snap a photo in front of the 45-foot illuminated Christmas tree or line up for family photos with Santa. A fireworks salute caps off the evening in grand style.

Here’s how the evening unfolds:

  • 5-8 pm: Holiday activities throughout The Wharf, including visits with Santa
  • 5 pm: Live music begins on Transit Pier and District Pier
  • 7 pm: Decorated boats arrive in the Washington Channel
  • 8 pm: Fireworks light up the sky
  • 8:15 pm: The celebration continues at the After Party on District Pier

Check out the full lineup of activities, then grab a bite at one of The Wharf’s many restaurants. Dress warmly, since it’s a chilly night by the water.

Details:
Website ∙ Facebook

Date:
Dec 5, 2026

Location:
The Wharf ∙ Washington, DC

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Live @ Warner Theatre

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Live @ Warner Theatre

Warner Theatre

The Warner Theatre opened in 1924 as the Earle Theatre and was renamed in the 1940s after Warner Bros. acquired it. Throughout the decades, it has remained an integral part of Washington, DC’s cultural landscape, offering award-winning live performances.

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Half-Price Fun @ the National Aquarium

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Half-Price Fun @ the National Aquarium

National Aquarium
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Make a splash this week at the National Aquarium! On Fridays after 5 pm, from November 6-27, 2026, enjoy half-price admission!

The National Aquarium is consistently ranked among the nation’s top three aquariums. In fact, it’s Maryland’s largest paid tourist attraction, home to more than 20,000 fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and marine mammals living in award-winning habitats!

The Aquarium boasts a wide variety of exhibits, but visitor favorites include a multi-level tropical rainforest, the Australian Outback, and, most impressively, an Atlantic Coral Reef exhibit featuring hundreds of colorful tropical fish, sharks, eels, and more inhabiting a fabricated reef in a 335,000-gallon, 13-foot-deep open-air aquarium.

Purchase your admission tickets in advance; when you click here and select a Friday after 5 pm, the admission price will automatically be half price.

Details:
Website ∙ Admission

Dates:
Fridays, after 5 pm

Location:
National Aquarium ∙ Baltimore, MD

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Gobble, Gobble: Thanksgiving Day Fun!

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Gobble, Gobble: Thanksgiving Day Fun!

Thanksgiving is all about bringing loved ones together, and the DMV has plenty of ways to do it, some of which may or may not include a turkey! Check out the day’s lineup of family-friendly happenings:

ICE SKATING

Lace up your skates and hit the ice! Ice skating is the perfect way to burn off that Thanksgiving feast; just check the weather before you head out to one of these rinks:

ILLUMINATION EVENTS

Get your twinkle fix on Thanksgiving night! These holiday light displays are already glowing, whether you’d rather stroll under a starlit sky or cruise from the comfort of your car:

EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS

You never know what the weather will bring to the DMV, but if the temperature’s right and you’re up for an adventure, try hitting up one of these parks or trails:

Great Falls Park
Wander along one of the nation’s first canals, see the Great Falls of the Potomac, enjoy a hike along Mather Gorge’s dramatic clifftops, and more at this National Park. Three overlooks are just a five- to ten-minute walk from the visitor center and parking lots.

NOVA Parks’ Trails
From paved routes to earthen paths, NOVA Parks boasts more than two dozen trails throughout Northern Virginia.

TURKEY TROTS & FUN RUNS

Start the day with a little friendly competition! Kick off Thanksgiving morning with one of these Turkey Trots and fun runs for the whole family:

WATCH A MOVIE

Settle in with one of these new flicks for a range of ages, hitting theaters and streaming around Thanksgiving:

Steps
PG ∙ Streaming on Netflix: Nov 20, 2026
Steps flips the Cinderella story, giving the “evil” stepsisters their turn in the spotlight. Blamed for magical chaos at the Royal Ball, Lilith accidentally turns her sister into a frog and must team up with Cinderella and a troll to save the kingdom and prove villains deserve happy endings too.

Way of the Warrior Kid
PG-13 ∙ Streaming on Apple TV: Nov 20, 2026
Middle schooler Marc is battling self-doubt and relentless bullies. When his injured Navy SEAL uncle moves in for the summer, Marc learns the discipline, resilience, and inner strength to transform his confidence.

Hexed
PG ∙ In Theaters: Nov 25, 2026
Sixteen-year-old Billie Doe’s hidden powers send her hurtling out of suburbia and into Hexe, a realm of witches. With her cautious mom and a surly three-eyed cat in tow, Billie uncovers family secrets that could change the witching world forever.

Hershey
PG ∙ In Theaters: Nov 26, 2026
Hershey tells the true story of Milton Hershey, the candy maker who bounced back from bankruptcy to build the world’s most famous chocolate empire. At its heart is his love story with his wife, Kitty, who inspired their boldest dream: leaving their fortune to help America’s orphans.

TAKE IN A LANDMARK, MUSEUM, & MORE

These special destinations are open on Thanksgiving Day.

George Washington’s Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, VA
Did you know Mount Vernon is open 365 days a year? Open to the public since 1860, it’s the former plantation estate and burial place of our first president. Save by purchasing admission online in advance.

National Zoo
Washington, DC
Take a walk with some wildlife at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Say hi to the bears, elephants, and tigers, and even meet a monkey or two! Admission’s free, but you’ll need to reserve an entry pass online.

Washington Monument
Washington, DC
Ride the elevator to the observation level for sweeping views of the National Mall, the US Capitol, and beyond. Tickets are required for everyone ages 2 and up and go quickly, so reserve yours online ahead of time.

Season’s Greenings @ US Botanic Garden
Washington, DC
Be among the first to see the Botanic Garden’s beloved holiday display, which opens on Thanksgiving Day. Model trains chug past more than 35 national parks and historic places, while inside the Conservatory, DC landmarks re-created from dried plant materials are surrounded by poinsettias. Admission’s free, and no tickets are required.

Smithsonian Museums
The holidays are a great time for a museum day, and these free Smithsonian museums are open on Thanksgiving:

See the full list of Smithsonian museum hours.

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Can’t-Miss December Fun ∙ 2026

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Can’t-Miss December Fun ∙ 2026

December is filled with holiday magic, featuring sparkling lights, festive shows, celebrations, and more!

Explore these guides, too: Holiday Guides ∙ New Year’s Eve


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