Create your holiday itinerary in Bethesda! Our guide features all the best festive events and activities. From Bethesda natives to seasonal migrants, our guide illuminates the path to holiday joy.
Popular events include the enchanting Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon, where dazzling light displays fill the historic grounds with seasonal splendor. Another highlight is the Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show, offering a unique blend of gospel music and holiday cheer. And the lively performance, A Swingin' Little Christmas, is something you definitely don’t want to miss. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Bethesda Events Events
Bethesda's Winter Wonderland (Bethesda) • 0.6 miles
Live ice sculpting and artisan holiday market
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Events Around Silver Spring
The Parks at Walter Reed Holiday Market & Celebration (Washington)
Local handmade goods and unique holiday finds
Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair (Silver Spring)
Festive marketplace with local artisans and holiday treats.
Events Around North Bethesda
A Swingin' Little Christmas Starring Jane Lynch (North Bethesda)
Emmy-winning Jane Lynch stars in a nostalgic holiday show.
Events Around Wheaton
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens (Wheaton)
Magical winter wonderland with twinkling lights
Washington D.C. Temple Festival of Lights (Kensington)
Over 500,000 twinkling lights and global nativity scenes
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