NoVA is brimming with seasonal light shows, festive markets, and holiday concerts. But if you’re looking for a more traditional Christmas experience, plan to visit one of Northern Virginia’s many live nativities.
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church
December 7, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
14999 Birchdale Ave., Dale City
Celebration of Lights
December 7, 4p.m. to 6 p.m. (Live nativity at 5:45 p.m.)
Great Falls Village Field (behind the post office)
McLean Presbyterian Church
December 13, 9:30 a.m.
1020 Balls Hill Rd., McLean
Nokesville Church of Brethren
December 13, 4:45 p.m.
13002 Fitzwater Dr., Nokesville
New Life Christian Church
December 13, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
14550 Lee Rd., Chantilly
Fredericksburg SDA Church
December 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
6052 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg
Fairfax Baptist Church
December 14, 2 p.m.
10830 Main St., Fairfax
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
December 18 & 19, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
8213 Linton Hall Rd., Gainesville
The Foundry Church
December 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Burke Town Plaza: Old Keene Mill Road and Lee Chapel Road, Burke
Vale United Methodist Church
December 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
11528 Vale Rd., Oakton
The Green at Mount Olivet
December 21, 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
1500 N. Glebe Rd., Arlington
Fairfax Circle Church
December 22, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
3110 Chichester Ln., Fairfax
Oakton United Methodist Church
December 24, 1 p.m.
2951 Chain Bridge Rd., Oakton
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