Tree Lightings 2022: See Holiday Kick-Off Events Around Vienna

VIENNA, VA — For many families, tree lightings are a way to officially welcome the start of the holiday season. The Vienna area has several kick-off events planned.

The Town of Vienna's holiday kick-off is the Church Street Holiday Stroll on Monday, Nov. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. along historic Church Street. Santa will arrive by fire engine, and a tree lighting will be led by Mayor Linda Colbert. The event also includes live holiday music by local performers and deals from Church street businesses. Visitors are also encouraged to stop by the Freeman Store and Museum, Little Library, Caboose, Train Station, Knights of Columbus (formerly First Baptist Church) and Vienna Presbyterian's Old Chapel.

Before Vienna's event, Tysons Corner Center will light its holiday tree on the Plaza on Friday, Nov. 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa will be on hand to light the tree, and there will also be live music, community performances, a pop-up market with mall retailers, specialty beverages by Barrel + Bushel, complimentary s’mores and hot chocolate station, giveaways and more. Santa visits and photos will be available at the mall through Dec. 24, including days for pets and sensory-friendly visits.

In other holiday festivities, the Holiday Sing-A-Long returns to the first in-person event since 2019 at Wolf Trap's Filene Center on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. The tradition dating back to 1968 features "The President’s Own" United States Marine Band and local choirs to perform Christmas carols, Hanukkah songs and other seasonal ballads. The event is free to attend, but space is limited.

Another holiday favorite is the James Madison High School Band's Tiny Tots Concerts. These concerts on Dec. 1 and 2 at Madison High School's auditorium feature seasonal music, costumed performers and surprise guests. The concerts are one of the fundraisers for the band.

The Boro in Tysons will also host holiday festivities, including its Rudolph’s Rockin’ Reindeer Games on Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with seasonal music, arts and crafts, Santa photo ops, a scavenger hunt and more. A Holiday Movie Pajama Party will follow on Dec. 11 with screenings of holiday classics at ShowPlace ICON Theatre (9:45 a.m.- Arthur Christmas, 10 a.m. - Polar Express, and 10:15 a.m. - Elf).

To enjoy ongoing holiday lights, visit Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights from Friday, Nov. 11 to Jan. 8. This winter wonderland offers outdoor holiday light displays as well as hot drinks and s'mores.