DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Boat Parades, Georgetown Glow Opening

The first weekend of December brings a plethora of holiday events around Northern Virginia and DC. Between various craft fairs, parades and tree lightings, there's something for you and your family to do.

We've rounded up numerous events going on in your communities from Friday, Nov. 30 to Sunday, Dec. 2. Some are free. Some have a fee.

Some of the larger events you'll find include: Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend and Parade, Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, District Holiday Boat Parade At The Wharf, Fredericksburg Christmas Parade, Nationals Winterfest, Christmas In Middleburg, Georgetown Glow opening and National Menorah Lighting.

You can post your own local events on the Patch. Here's how to sign up.

Friday, Nov. 30

• Mount Vernon by Candlelight (through Dec. 1)
• Heurich House Museum’s Christkindlmarkt (through Dec. 2)
• ZooLights (through Jan. 1)
• Santa Lights Manassas
• Meadowlark Winter Walk of Lights (through Jan. 6)
• Alexandria Community Nutcracker Celebrates 10 Years (through Dec. 1)
• James Madison High School Band's Tiny Tots Concert
• Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale (through Dec. 2)
• Chris Smither at Wolf Trap
• A Christmas Carol at Little Theatre of Alexandria (various dates)
• Wine 101 with Woods at Willowcroft Winery

Saturday, Dec. 1

• Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend and Parade in Alexandria
• Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
• District Holiday Boat Parade At The Wharf
• Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
• Nationals Winterfest
• Fredericksburg Holiday Craft Show
• Christmas In Middleburg
• Old Town Square Holiday Gala in Fairfax
• Georgetown Glow: Light Art Festival - Opening Night (through Jan. 6)
• Del Ray Holiday Kick-Off and Tree Lighting
• Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian Native Art Market
• 22nd Annual McLean Rein Dog Parade
• Christmastide at Gunston Hall
• Swedish Christmas Bazaar
• The Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show (through Dec. 2)
• The Enchanted Forest at Sheraton Tysons
• Lovettsville Christkindlmarkt
• Red Baraat at Wolf Trap
• Maker Market and Artisan Fair in Reston
• Frost Fest at Pentagon Row
• Children's Winter Wonderland in Reston
• Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Veramar Vineyard
• Holiday Sing-Along in Leesburg
• Holiday Art Show and Sale in Reston
• Falls Church Holiday Craft Show (through Dec. 2)
• The Wonder of the Season: A Musical Holiday Treat in Reston
• Grace Covenant Church Women's Ministry Women's Christmas Event
• Free Photos with Santa @home in Alexandria
• Joyful Music in Clifton
• Osbourn Park PTSO Winter Craft and Vendor Fair
• Red Carpet Showcase in Manassas
• Bella Italia Market in DC

Sunday, Dec. 2

• National Menorah Lighting at The White House
• 5th Annual Del Ray Holiday Show and Sale
• Logan Circle Holiday House Tour
• McLean Winterfest
• Eileen Ivers - A Joyful Christmas at Wolf Trap
• Decadence Dinner at 2941 Restaurant
• Bagels and Bach Concert Series in Alexandria
• #Thankful 4Hiking Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
• Gifts for Good Haiti Christmas Mart in Vienna
• Santa's Workshop Holiday Craft Party in Fairfax
• Portside Fitness: Pacers Holiday Sweater "Run Then Brunch"

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