Potomac Christmas Events

Potomac Christmas 2025

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Potomac lights up for Christmas 2025 across popular neighborhoods and the village center with elegant displays and cozy gatherings. Local favorites include seasonal festivals, Santa experiences and winter entertainment like artisanal markets, concerts and tree lightings.

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Potomac Christmas Events

Potomac Christmas Light Displays

Celebration of Lights in Great Falls
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Celebration of Lights (Great Falls, VA)

Sunday, December 7, 2025
📍 Great Falls village Field
9818 Virginia 193, Great Falls, VA 22066
(4.4 mi from Potomac)

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💰 Budget: FREE
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⚡ Energy: Low

Event Description

Experience the magic of the season at the annual Celebration of Lights! This free community event features a petting zoo, pony rides, and live music from local school groups. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies before Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive by fire truck to light the Christmas tree. Children can share their wishes with Santa, and the evening concludes with a touching Live Nativity scene.

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Christmas Events Near Potomac

Bethesda Christmas Events

Light Up the Holidays at Glen Echo Park in Glen Echo
Glen Echo
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Light Up the Holidays at Glen Echo Park (Glen Echo)

📍 Glen Echo Park
Nov 15, 2025
(5.2 mi from Potomac)
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Ken Ludwig's 'Twas The Night Before Christmas in Glen Echo
Glen Echo
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Ken Ludwig's 'Twas The Night Before Christmas (Glen Echo)

📍 Adventure Theatre MTC
Dec 6, 2024
(5.1 mi from Potomac)
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Reston Christmas Events

The Reston Chorale: The Wonder of the Season in Reston
Reston
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The Reston Chorale: The Wonder of the Season (Reston)

📍 Reston Community Center
Dec 6, 2025
(9.9 mi from Potomac)
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Winterfest 2025 in Reston
Reston
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Winterfest 2025 (Reston)

📍 Brown's Chapel Park
Dec 4, 2025
(9.0 mi from Potomac)
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Germantown Christmas Events

Jeff's Christmas Light Show Spectacular in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg
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Jeff's Christmas Light Show Spectacular (Gaithersburg)

📍 Jeff's Christmas Light Show Spectacular
(9.4 mi from Potomac)
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Walk & Wag at Winter Lights Festival in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg
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Walk & Wag at Winter Lights Festival (Gaithersburg)

📍 Seneca Creek State Park
Nov 24, 2025
(9.4 mi from Potomac)
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Arlington Christmas Events

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show in Washington
Washington
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Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show (Washington)

📍 Arena Stage
Dec 5, 2025
(10.4 mi from Potomac)
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Alternative Christmas Market at First Presbyterian Church Arlington in Arlington
Arlington
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Alternative Christmas Market at First Presbyterian Church Arlington (Arlington)

📍 First Presbyterian Church Arlington
Nov 16, 2025
(11.0 mi from Potomac)
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Washington Christmas Events

National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington
Washington
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National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony (Washington)

📍 The Ellipse at President's Park
(12.6 mi from Potomac)
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DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle in Washington
Washington
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DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle (Washington)

📍 DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle
Nov 14, 2025
(11.6 mi from Potomac)
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Alexandria Christmas Events

Christmas at Gaylord National featuring The Polar Express in National Harbor
National Harbor
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Christmas at Gaylord National featuring The Polar Express (National Harbor)

📍 Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Nov 14, 2025
(19.3 mi from Potomac)
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Alexandria SantaCon 2024 in Alexandria
Alexandria
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Alexandria SantaCon 2024 (Alexandria)

📍 Alexandria Bier Garden
Dec 14, 2024
(17.1 mi from Potomac)
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Landover Christmas Events

The Nutcracker with the National Ballet Company in Hyattsville
Hyattsville
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The Nutcracker with the National Ballet Company (Hyattsville)

📍 Prince George's Publick Playhouse
Dec 6, 2025
(16.2 mi from Potomac)
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Holidays in Harmony: Motown & Soul Holiday Classics in Hyattsville
Hyattsville
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Holidays in Harmony: Motown & Soul Holiday Classics (Hyattsville)

📍 Prince George's Publick Playhouse
Dec 12, 2025
(16.2 mi from Potomac)
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Laurel Christmas Events

Savage Mill Yuletide in Savage
Savage
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Savage Mill Yuletide (Savage)

📍 Savage Mill
Nov 30, 2024
(22.1 mi from Potomac)
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Laurel Armory Illumination in Laurel
Laurel
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Laurel Armory Illumination (Laurel)

📍 Laurel Armory
Dec 6, 2025
(20.0 mi from Potomac)
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Leesburg Christmas Events

Lucketts Holiday House in Leesburg
Leesburg
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Lucketts Holiday House (Leesburg)

📍 Lucketts Store
Nov 6, 2025
(22.2 mi from Potomac)
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Holidays in Leesburg in Leesburg
Leesburg
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Holidays in Leesburg (Leesburg)

📍 Town Green and Ida Lee Park
Dec 6, 2025
(20.5 mi from Potomac)
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Columbia Christmas Events

Symphony of Lights in Columbia
Columbia
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Symphony of Lights (Columbia)

📍 Merriweather Post Pavilion
Nov 29, 2024
(22.9 mi from Potomac)
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