• Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Bull Run Regional Park 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville, VA, United States

    (VA) (NOVA Parks) Every year from November until just after New Year’s Day, you can experience the Bull Run Festival of Lights, 2.5 miles illuminated by holiday light displays. Drive the festival route from the comfort of your car. This year, don't miss the carnival at the end of your drive for holiday shopping, a petting zoo, and more festive ...

    $32 – $80
  • Zoo Lights

    Smithsonian's National Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Smithsonian National Zoo) Celebrate the holidays at ZooLights! Enjoy twinkling lights and a festive atmosphere as this beloved winter classic returns to the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Journey through magical displays of glowing animal lanterns, watch live musical performances, sip hot cocoa and other festive treats, and explore the Zoo under the dazzling glow of one million environmentally-friendly LED lights. ZooLights ...

    Free – $9
  • Garden of Lights at Brookside

    Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD, United States

    (MD) (Montgomery Parks) Let the magic begin! Tickets are now on sale for Brookside Gardens’ dazzling Garden of Lights — where winter nights sparkle with more than a million twinkling lights. The Garden of Lights display transforms Brookside Gardens into a magical winter wonderland. Stroll through the one-half mile, outdoor, walk-through exhibit and enjoy the twinkling lights and glimmering one-of-a-kind ...

    $16 – $19
  • Habitat Restoration Workday at Kingman

    Driving Range Parking Lot of the Langston Golf Course 2556 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join AWS and National Links Trust for a workday that will help us with our invasive plant control and revegetation efforts along the riverside area of Kingman Island at Langston Golf Course. By participating in this project you will not only have the opportunity to learn about invasive plants and the ecology of the Anacostia River, ...

  • Shepherd Parkway Community Cleanup

    Shepherd Parkway 555 Newcomb Street SE, Washington, DC, United States

    (DC) (Ward 8 Woods) Join Ward 8 Woods every second Saturday of the month to restore Shepherd Parkway by removing trash and invasive vines that are smothering the trees. Since 2011, over 2,000 volunteers have removed over 200 tons of trash from the woods and cut invasive vines from over 500 trees, but much work remains to be done. Give back ...

    Free
  • Search for Santa’s Critters

    Potomac Overlook Regional Park 2845 N. Marcey Road, Arlington, VA, United States

    (VA) (NOVA Parks) Santa’s animal friends are lost in the park and need rescuing! Join this festive scavenger hunt to locate the critters so they can help Santa deliver candy and treats in time for the holidays! This event is appropriate for families and children of all ages.

    $5
  • Winter Wonderland at Burke Lake

    Burke Lake Park 7315 Ox Rd, Fairfax Station, VA, United States

    (VA) (Fairfax County Parks) All aboard the Holiday Express! Climb on for a train ride, spin around the Carolers Carousel, play a round of Gingerbread Man Golf or cozy up by the fire to make s’mores. Celebrate the season with family fun, a visit with Santa, hot chocolate and candy canes.

    $20 – $25
  • Winter Concert and Bonfire

    Woodend Nature Sanctuary 8940 Jones Mill Road, Chevy Chase, MD, United States

    (MD) (Nature Forward) Join us for an afternoon of holiday fun at Woodend Sanctuary! This family-friendly event will feature holiday music by acapella group Nerds in Harmony alongside a bonfire where participants can make their own holiday goodies and interact with Woodend Sanctuary’s Nature Playspace.  

    $5