Things To Do In December - Focus on NoVA Real Estate

Lots of fun things to do this month if you are looking to do some Holiday shopping, celebrate the season or welcome in the New Year. Check out our list of Things To Do in December

By Maura Stevens

51st Anniversary Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend
Come out and enjoy the celebration of Scottish culture at the Scottish Christmas Walk. Parade will include lots of colorful participants including several Scottish clans, pipe and drum bands, hounds and terriers and much more. The parade begins at 11 AM and will take place rain or shine with a modified parade route departing from Washington Street and heading north, then east from Queen St., south from Fairfax Street and west from King Street, ending in front of Alexandria City Hall.
Dec 3 | Parade route beginning from St. Asaph Street

Alexandria Boat Parade of Lights
The 21st Annual Alexandria boat parade is here. Enjoy the parade of holiday lit boats as they parade over the Potomac River in Alexandria. Boat parade begins at 5:30 PM. This year visit the new family friendly event on the North Waterfront at Canal Center and Oronoco Bay Park featuring artist vendors, music, and kids activities beginning at 2:00 PM. There will also be holiday music and a beer garden.
Dec 3 | Old Town Alexandria Waterfront, Alexandria, VA

The District’s Holiday Boat Parade
Start the holiday season off at the DC boat parade. Enjoy the parade of over 60 boats decorated for the holiday along the Washington waterway. There is lots to do including visit with Santa, skating at Transit Pier, enjoy live music and stay warm by the fire pit. Fireworks follow the parade at 8:00.

Dec 3 |DC Wharf, 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

Christmas in Middleburg
Spend the day in Middleburg experiencing everything Christmas. In the morning have breakfast with Santa. Then head over to Washington St for the Middleburg Mounted Hunt and Hounds review followed by the Christmas Parade. In the afternoon enjoy The Spirits of Middleburg – progressive wine and spirit tasting from one end of town to the other.
Dec 3 | Various locations in Middleburg, VA.

Leesburg Christmas and Holiday Parade
Jin Santa and his friends parade through historic downtown Leesburg. The parade begins at Ida Lee Park and end at Fairfax Street.
December 10| Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW, Leesburg, VA 20176

Holiday Candlelight Tour of Lee-Fendall House
A great opportunity to experience a Victorian Christmas and tour this beautiful and historic Alexandria property by candlelight.
Dec 3, 10 ,17| Lee-Fendall House Museum, 614 Oronoco St., Alexandria, VA

Holiday Markets and Craft Shows

Downtown Holiday Market
Finish your holiday shopping at this outdoor holiday market with over 70 vendors displaying their wares. Come down and support local small owned businesses and enjoy live music while you shop.

Through Dec 23| F Street in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery between 7th & 9th Streets, NW

Del Ray 27th Annual Fine Art and Craft Holiday Market
A wonderful offering of local artisans that specialize on one-of-a-kind gifts abound at this holiday market in Del Ray.
Weekends through December 18 | 2704 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA

McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival
Shop local with gifts for everyone at this local craft show.
Dec 2-4|McLean Community Center| 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA 22101

Fairfax City Holiday Market

Dec 2-4, 9-11 |Old Town Square, 10415 Main Street, Fairfax City, VA

Occoquan Holiday Fest
Local artists and vendors sell their wares at this holiday fest. Other activities include visits with Santa (who will arrive by boat) and a gingerbread house contest and concerts in the park.
Dec 3-4| 407 Mill St., Occoquan, VA