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2020 Holiday Events in Loudoun

Holiday Parades, Town Celebrations, Tree Lightings & More

October 3, 2022

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Even though things may look a lot different this year, there are still plenty of holiday activities to enjoy in person and at home this year. Due to the pandemic, please be sure to check with the venue before heading to any event as changes may occur. There is much to celebrate this season and it will surely be one to remember. Happy Holidays!

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Light Shows & Drive Thru Events 

Winter Lights @ Claude Moore Park, Sterling 12/5, 11, 12, 18, 19
Drive-Thru Christmas Wonderland @ Gateway Community Church, Chantilly 12/5
Winter Lights Walk @ Franklin Park Arts Center, Purcellville
Christmas Village @ Leesburg Animal Park 12/4-6, 11-13, 18-23
Drive-In Christmas Lighting, Purcellville 12/6

🎶Holiday Performances

Classic Christmas Concert: Mark Forrest @ Franklin Park Arts Center, Purcellville, 12/12
Afro-lachian Christmas @ Franklin Park Arts Center, Purcellville, 12/16
Madcap Puppets: The Nutcracker @ Franklin Park Arts Center, Purcellville,12/29
Up on the Rooftop, Click Click Bang @ Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, Leesburg, 12/5-12/6, 12/12-12/13, 12/19
A Christmas Story @ StageCoach Theatre, Ashburn 12/12-13, 12/19-23
ALLELUIA @ Purcellville Baptist Church, Purcellville 12/10-12
Kat & Dawg: Out of the Kennel @ StageCoach Theatre, Ashburn, 12/19
BENEFIT’s “Hope for the Holidays”, 12/19

🚒Santa Rides 

Santa Rides Again @ Leesburg Fire Department, 12/2-12/12
Santa's Holiday Tour, Brambleton, 12/6
Santa is Coming to Sterling on Firetruck, 12/10-12/11
Santa's Ride Through Ashburn with AVFRD @ Ashburn Village Sports Pavilion, Ashburn, 12/11-12/12
Santa Rides Through Purcellville, 12/18-12/19
Santa Rides Through Lovettsville, 12/15-12/17

🎁Craft Shows

Dirt Farm Open Air Christmas Market + Nomini Bay Oyster Festival, Bluemont 12/5
Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show @ Ida Lee Park, Leesburg 12/5
Old World Christmas Market: Small Business Saturday @ Bear Chase Brewing Company, Bluemont 12/12
Christmas Market @ Old 690, Purcellville, 12/12
Christmas Market Village @ St. Francis de Sales Church, Purcellville 12/5
Annual Craft Show @ Miss Tina's Amish Country, 12/5

🔔Town Celebrations 

WintertainmentFest, Lovettsville, 12/5
50th Annual Harpers Ferry & Bolivar Olde Tyme Christmas, 12/5-6, 12/12-13
🎄Tree Lightings 

Christmas Tree Lighting Virtual @ Town Green, Leesburg, 12/4
WintertainmentFest, Lovettsville, 12/5
Tree Lighting @ Purcellville Town Hall, Purcellville, 12/4
Community Tree Lighting @ Lucketts Community Center, Lucketts, 12/11
Tree Lighting @ One Loudoun, Ashburn, 12/5
Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Salamander Resort, Middleburg, 11/26
Tree Lighting, Round Hill, TBD
Tree Lighting @ Purcellville Gateway, Purcellville, TBD
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Hamilton Community Park, Hamilton, TBD

🥁Parades 

Christmas and Holiday Parade Glitter & Glow Drive-Thru (CANCELLED)
Reverse Christmas Parade, Purcellville (CANCELLED)

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