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Watch 21 Christmas Tree Lightings in Northern Virginia and DC

Light up your holiday season with these tree lighting events across the region.

By Anjoleigh Schindler November 19, 2025 at 12:05 pm

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

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