Holiday markets, live and virtual performances, outdoor skating and holiday events at local wineries will bring warmth to the chilly temperatures of December. Take a peek at these top 10 events happening around Northern Virginia this month.
- Del Ray Artisans’ Holiday Market
Get ready for the gift-giving season with Del Ray Artisans’ 25th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Holiday Market. The three-weekend market will feature a variety of handmade creations, including paper crafts, ceramics and paintings. Artists being showcased will switch each weekend.
Dec. 4-6, 11-13 & 19-21; Del Ray Artisans Gallery: 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria; free admission - Virtual McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival
Do some virtual shopping while supporting local artists at the Virtual McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival. For almost 40 years, this festival has showcased crafts, pottery, jewelry and holiday decorations from around the region. With this year’s festival going virtual, viewers will be able to get a behind-the-scenes view of how the artists created their work and much more.
Saturday, Dec. 5 & Sunday, Dec. 6, 4 p.m.//Free Admission. Registration is required. - Jeremy Piven Performs Live
Jeremy Piven, the Emmy and Golden Globe winner is taking his act to the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse.
Dec. 3-5, Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse: 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington; $25-$55
- Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long From Home
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is pleased to continue the longstanding community tradition of the Holiday Sing-A-Long, this year with a virtual twist! Traditionally, this event combined a festive instrumental performance by “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band (USMB) and a sing-a-long of traditional holiday carols led by more than 500 local singers.
Dec 5 and 19 @ 4:00 PM - Early New Year’s Eve with The Seldom Scene
Catch the popular local iconic American bluegrass band as they perform on New Year’s Eve at The Birchmere.
Dec 31 @7:30PM//The Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA - Step Afrika!’s Magical Holiday Step Show
Enjoy Step Afrika!’s Magical Holiday Step Show from the comfort of your couch. Tune in as the celebrated performers of Step Afrika! spread holiday cheer to audiences all over the world. This virtual holiday performance showcases Step Afrika!’s moves along with Popper the Penguin and the polar bear twins, Pinky and Polo, for a fun, family-friendly celebration.
Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.; free but must register to get performance link. - Volunteer at Wreaths Across America
Celebrate the holidays by honoring those who fought for our country. Volunteer with Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery and help lay over 250,000 wreaths on the graves of veterans. Those unable to participate can also sponsor a wreath for the event.
Dec. 19, 8 a.m.; Arlington National Cemetery: Memorial Drive, Arlington; free to volunteer, $15 per wreath - Go Skating at an Outdoor Skating Rink
Take the kids to Reston Town Center and enjoy an afternoon of skating at the outdoor rink. And when everyone gets tired the family can relax on a mini train ride through the streets of Reston Town Center.
Through January 2; $9-10, Reservations required.
- Lost Creek Winery Christmas Eve Tasting Menu and Wine Pairing
Lost Creek Winery will hold its for its Annual Christmas Eve Tasting Menu & Wine Pairing. This special meal will feature five courses paired perfectly with Lost Creek’s own wines. Celebrate the holiday and support a local business.
Dec. 24, noon & 2:30 p.m.; Lost Creek Winery: 43285 Spinks Ferry Road, Leesburg; $85 per person - Potomac Point Winery’s New Year’s Eve Dinner
Enjoy a three-course New Year’s Eve dinner paired with Potomac Point wines. Top the night off with a delicious dessert and one final farewell to 2020. All dining areas to be physically distanced, with limited seating.
Dec. 31, 3-10:30 p.m.; Potomac Point Vineyard & Winery: 275 Decatur Road, Stafford; $97
