Where to See Holiday Lights in Arlington, VA
Ready to light up your holiday season? Arlington's neighborhoods shine bright with dazzling light displays perfect for the whole family!
From tacky home displays to fun holiday activations in public spaces, here is our complete guide to holiday lights around Arlington, Virginia:
Ballston
Wellburn Square: Ballston Singing Tree
Beginning on December 3, head over to Ballston's Wellburn Square after dark to see an interactive Christmas tree light up with sounds. Grab your crew, listen to joyous holiday tunes, and enjoy the gorgeous lights display!
Ballston Quarter Christmas Tree
Each year, Ballston Quarter shopping and entertainment district puts up a large Christmas tree display outside on their plaza, which makes for the perfect holiday photo shoot location.
Clarendon
Light Up Clarendon
On December 11, join the Clarendon Alliance in the Clarendon Metro Park for a joyful evening filled with holiday lights, live performances and caroling, warm cocoa (available for purchase), and community giving. Enjoy a festive photo op with Santa, local music performances, and a cheerful holiday market featuring neighborhood favorites.
National Landing
Melwood's Annual Miracle on 23rd Street
On December 5, celebrate the magic of the holidays with Melwood’s Miracle on 23rd Street, a joyful annual community event filled with fun winter activities for kids and adults of all ages and abilities. Witness their iconic grand tree lighting to kick off the holiday season here in Arlington!
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City goes all out for the festive season with a Christmas tree, glitzy decorations and a Santa Photo Experience. Stop into major retailers to do some holiday shopping and pick up a few goodies for yourself.
Westpost at National Landing
Westpost at National Landing brings the Christmas spirit outdoors with an ice-skating rink adorned with giant glowing stars, a menorah, and a Christmas tree. Grab some hot cocoa and hit the ice this season!
Rosslyn
Rosslyn Cheer Tree Lighting
Beginning December 4, head over to Central Place Plaza, just steps away from the Rosslyn Metro Station, to see Rosslyn's large Christmas tree illuminated with pretty holiday lights. Check out Rosslyn's other holiday events and activations happening throughout the season here.
Shirlington
Light Up the Village
Beginning in early December, the Village at Shirlington lights up for the holiday season with hanging light ornaments, holiday lights, and a Christmas tree. While you're there, browse the neighborhood boutiques for some unique holiday gifts, and pop into one of the sidewalk cafes to warm up with a to-go drink.
Residential Lights Around Arlington
Holly's Tacky Lights updates this list of lights in residential neighborhoods around Northen Virginia. Look for homes that deck the halls in Arlington each year here.
More generally, these Arlington neighborhoods tend to go all out with holiday lights:
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