Northern Virginia lights up this holiday season with celebrations that bring out the magic of the season. Think dazzling lights, cozy vibes, and plenty of holiday cheer to share with family and friends. What better way to get into the spirit than with a tree lighting?
Stonebridge Tree Lighting
November 21, 5–9 p.m.
Stonebridge at Potomac Town Center: 15201 Potomac Town Pl., Woodbridge, free
Occoquan Tree Lighting
November 22, 6–9 p.m., lighting at 6 p.m.
Occoquan Town Hall: 314 Mill St., Occoquan, free
Alexandria Holiday Tree Lighting
November 22, 6–8 p.m.
Market Square: 301 King St., Alexandria, free
Capitol Hill Tree Lighting
November 22, 5:30 p.m.
Eastern Market Metro Park: 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC
Reston Town Center Tree Lighting
November 28, 6 p.m.
Reston Town Center: 11900 Market St., Reston, free
Mosaic District Tree Lighting
November 28, 6–9 p.m., lighting at 7 p.m.
Strawberry Park: 2910 District Ave., Fairfax, free
City Center DC Tree Lighting
November 29, 5–7 p.m., lighting at 6 p.m.
The Park at CityCenter: 1098 New York Ave NW, Washington, DC, free
Celebration of Lights
December 1, 4–6 p.m., lighting at 5 p.m.
Village Centre: 776 Walker Rd., Great Falls, free
Church Street Holiday Stroll
December 1, 6–8 p.m.
Historic Church Street, Vienna, free
National Christmas Tree Lighting
December 4
The Ellipse at President’s Park: 15th Street NW and E Street NW, Washington, DC, free (ticket lottery closed)
Stafford County Tree Lighting
December 5, 6–8 p.m., lighting at 7 p.m.
George L. Gordon Jr. Government Center: 1300 Courthouse Rd., Stafford, free
Purcellville Tree Lighting
December 5, 6:30 p.m.
Purcellville Town Hall: 221 S. Nursery Ave., Purcellville, free
Santa Lights Manassas
December 6, 5:15 p.m., lighting at 6:30 p.m.
The Manassas Museum: 9101 Prince William St., Manassas, free
Dulles Town Center Tree Lighting
December 6, 6 p.m., lighting at 6:30 p.m.
Dulles Town Center: 21100 Dulles Town Cir., Dulles, free
Shipgarten Tree Lighting
December 6, 1–6 p.m., lighting at 5 p.m.
Shipgarten: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean
Herndon Tree Lighting
December 6, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Herndon Old Town Hall: 717 Lynn St., Herndon
One Loudoun Tree Lighting
December 6, 5–7 p.m., lighting at 5:50 p.m.
One Loudoun: 20365 Exchange St., Ashburn, free
City of Fairfax Tree Lighting
December 6, noon–6 p.m., lighting at 5:30 p.m.
Old Town Square: 10415 North St., Fairfax, free
Leesburg Tree Lighting
December 6, 6 p.m.
Town Green: 25 W. Market St., Leesburg, free
Cascades Overlook Tree Lighting
December 7, 4–6 p.m.
Cascades Overlook: 21399 Epicerie Plz., Sterling, free
Kennedy Center Inaugural Christmas Tree Lighting
December 17, 6 p.m.
Kennedy Center: 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC
Feature image of Alexandria Christmas Tree by Misha Enriquez for Visit Alexandria
