Holiday Light Displays in the DMV

One of our favorite things about the holiday season in the Greater Washington Area is the twinkling of lights on a dark night. Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria, Leesburg, and even Annapolis are great spots to stroll the beautifully decorated and glowing streets and candlelight tours. Grab a warm drink to add some cheer along the way!

In addition to those charming street scenes, there are truly spectacular light displays that are destinations and events of their own. Pile family and friends into the biggest car you have and make an evening of it.

From parades and craft shows to live music and dance, we’ve got a tree-mendous selection of things to do in December! Check out our Top Things To Do in December in the DMV for more ideas.

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Photo courtesy of: Enchant 

• ZooLights | Through December 30
  National Zoo, Directions
• Enchant: Reindeer Games | Through December 31
  Nationals Park, Directions
• Season’s Greenings: America’s Gardens!  | Through January 1
  United States Botanic Garden, Directions
• Downtown Holiday Market | Through December 23
  Downtown Washington D.C., Directions
• Beyond the Light | Through December 18, returns January 5, 2024
  ARTECHOUSE, Directions
• Tudor Place Candlelight Tour | Through December 15
  Tudor Place, Directions
• Georgetown Glow | Through January 7
  Georgetown, Directions

MARYLAND

Photo courtesy of: Garden of Lights

• Christmas Walk of Wonder | December 8-10
  Bethany Church, Directions
• Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens | Through December 31
  Brookside Gardens, Directions
• Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival | Through December 31st
  Seneca Creek State Park, Directions
• Merriweather Symphony of Lights | Through January 1
  Merriweather Post Pavilion, Directions
• Winter Festival of Lights – Watkins Regional Park | Through January 1
  Watkins Regional Park, Directions
• Annmarie Garden Lights | Through January 1
  Annmarie Garden, Directions
• Lights on the Bay at Sandy Point State Park | Through January 1
  Sandy Point State Park, Directions

VIRGINIA

Photo courtesy of Winter Walk of Lights

• Winter Walk of Lights | Through January 7
  Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Directions
• Ice and Lights Winter Village at Cameron Run | Through January 1
  Cameron Run Regional Park, Directions
• Bull Run Festival of Lights | Through January 7
  Bull Run Regional Park, Directions
• Winterfest at Kings Dominion | Through December 31
  Kings Dominion, Directions
• Old Town Alexandria | Through January 1
  Old Town, Directions
• Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights | Through January 7
  Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Directions

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