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Where to Find Live Nativities in Northern Virginia

Experience the birth of Jesus at these local churches and celebrations.

By Michele Kettner December 4, 2025 at 10:21 am

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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Michele Kettner

Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.

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