Home For The Holidays? Take In These 15 Northern Virginia Events

The “most wonderful time of the year” is also one of the busiest in the Northern Virginia area, with holiday events, cultural festivals and other celebrations filling up the December calendar.

Many of these events and activities are ingrained in Northern Virginia history and cultural identity. Taking part in them creates a sense of belonging and shared experiences unique to Northern Virginia.

We’ve rounded up 15 can’t-miss holiday events:

Dec. 6, 12, 13, 19, 20: Holiday Tours at Pope-Leighey House, Woodlawn

Dec. 6-7: Holiday Gift and Craft Show, Falls Church

Dec. 7: McLean Winterfest Parade, McLean

Dec. 7: A Victorian Christmas with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Fairfax

Dec. 7: Del Ray Holiday Season Kickoff, Alexandria

Dec. 7: Holiday Arts & Crafts Show, Herndon

Dec. 11: Light Up Clarendon, Arlington

Dec. 13: Holidays in Purcellville, Purcellville

Dec. 13: Santa Train, Manassas, Woodbridge, Burke, Spotsylvania, Fredericksburg

Dec. 13: Holiday Bazaar, Haymarket

Dec. 14: Chanukah Festival, Fredericksburg

Dec. 20: Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon

Dec. 20-21: The Andalusian Nutcracker, Herndon

Dec. 20: The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Alexandria, Alexandria

Dec. 24: Waterskiing Santa Show, Alexandria

If you’re planning a holiday event — or any event — feature it, so nearby readers see it all across Patch — including in roundups like this!