Ready for festive fun, Clinton? Our guide will show you all the best holiday happenings. Whether Clinton is your permanent address or your temporary haven, this guide is your holiday companion.
Experience the magic of the season with ICE at Gaylord National featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas", a stunning display that brings the beloved holiday classic to life in ice. With its intricate sculptures and vibrant colors, this event captures the spirit of the holidays. The National Harbor Tree Light Show dazzles with its choreographed lights and sounds, creating an enchanting atmosphere. And definitely don't forget the Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks, a spectacular evening celebrating community and cheer. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Clinton
- National Harbor Tree Light Show (National Harbor)
- ICE at Gaylord National featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas" (National Harbor)
- US Botanic Gardens Holiday Display and Trains (Washington, DC)
- Downtown Holiday Market (Washington, DC)
- Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks (National Harbor)
- Gaylord National Hotel Show (National Harbor)
- German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor (Baltimore)
- 50th Annual Baltimore Holiday Parade (Baltimore)
- Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair (Silver Spring)
- Christmas in Middleburg (Middleburg)
See these and even more events listed below!
Clinton Holiday Light Displays
National Harbor Tree Light Show
What to Expect:
Spectacular RGB tree light show with holiday music.
Description:
The National Harbor Tree Light Show features a 60-foot RGB tree that comes to life nightly with a breathtaking light show dancing alongside a holiday medley recorded by the United States Air Force Band.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: National Harbor Tree Light Show
Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks
What to Expect:
Spectacular fireworks display following tree lighting.
Description:
The Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks event features a 60-foot RGB tree illuminated nightly with a holiday medley, accompanied by a spectacular fireworks display every Saturday night.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks
Holland Ridge Farms Holiday Wonderland
What to Expect:
Illuminated tulip display with interactive activities.
Description:
Holland Ridge Farms presents a spectacular holiday light show featuring over 30,000 illuminated tulips, fresh-cut tulips, and U-plant bulbs. The event includes a winter market, photo opportunities, Santa's workshop, and festive food options.
Where: Cream Ridge | More Info: Holland Ridge Farms Holiday Wonderland
Clinton Holiday Markets and Shopping
Downtown Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Diverse local vendors and community activations.
Description:
The DowntownDC Holiday Market in Penn Quarter-Chinatown offers a diverse array of local vendors, artisans, and community activations. Expect upgraded vendor kiosks, fresh artisanal goods, and a delectable food and beverage lineup.
Where: Washington, DC | More Info: Downtown Holiday Market
German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
What to Expect:
Authentic German Christmas market with a wide selection of mulled wine and European food.
Description:
German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor features over 60 local and international vendors offering high-quality gifts and European cuisine. The event includes a Glühwein pyramid, a heated festival tent, and rides like a historic carousel and Ferris wheel.
Where: Baltimore | More Info: German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair
What to Expect:
Unique gifts and local artisans in a family-friendly, free admission event.
Description:
The Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair at Veterans Plaza offers a festive celebration featuring seasonal artisans, delicious treats, and joyful spirit. Explore a merry marketplace filled with handcrafted treasures from local artisans, savor delightful food and desserts from various vendors, and immerse yourself in festive melodies of Christmas music.
Where: Silver Spring | More Info: Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair
Lucketts Old General Store and Grounds
What to Expect:
Unique holiday decor and curated shopping experience.
Description:
Lucketts Old General Store and Grounds transform into a holiday spectacle each November, featuring unique holiday murals, photo vignettes, and an over-the-top Holiday House with gorgeous holiday decor. The event is curated by an award-winning design team, ensuring every item is available for purchase. Visitors can relax by the fire and enjoy glass wine from Vanish Brewery.
Where: Leesburg | More Info: Lucketts Old General Store and Grounds
Clinton Winter Village
What to Expect:
Large-scale holiday market with 50 vendors and festive activities.
Description:
The Clinton Winter Village at the Red Mill Museum features 50 open-air vendor stalls over two 3-day weekends, coinciding with the annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade. The event supports local artists and small businesses, offering a variety of handmade wares, food, and festive activities.
Where: Clinton | More Info: Clinton Winter Village
Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Authentic German holiday market with traditional food and crafts.
Description:
The Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market in Sussex County, New Jersey, offers a traditional German holiday experience with vendors selling festive foods, handmade crafts, and seasonal items. The event features local school choirs and entertainers, creating a lively atmosphere amidst the picturesque lakefront.
Where: Augusta | More Info: Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market
Bell Works Holiday Farmers and Makers Market
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local artisans and seasonal goods.
Description:
Bell Works Holiday Farmers and Makers Market features a curated collection of 75 local handmade artists and makers selling gifts and seasonal items, including farmers, food purveyors, makers, and vintage collectibles.
Where: Holmdel | More Info: Bell Works Holiday Farmers and Makers Market
Jingle Jam Holiday Market
What to Expect:
Local vendors selling handmade holiday items and crafts.
Description:
The Jingle Jam Holiday Market at Mount St. Dominic Academy offers a variety of local vendors selling holiday items and crafts, along with opportunities to visit Santa and the MSDA Reindeer. Expanded shopping hours include Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm and Saturday from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Where: Caldwell | More Info: Jingle Jam Holiday Market
Holiday Craft Morristown
What to Expect:
Unique handmade gifts from 175 American craft artists.
Description:
Holiday Craft Morristown is a unique shopping experience featuring 175 of America's finest craft artists. Find original fashions, accessories, jewelry, and functional sculptural works in ceramics, glass, metal, fiber, wood, and mixed media. Enjoy handcrafted gourmet specialties and foods. The event is held indoors at the Morristown Armory with free parking and a shuttle service.
Where: Morristown | More Info: Holiday Craft Morristown
Clinton Holiday Shows and Entertainment
ICE at Gaylord National featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
What to Expect:
Immersive ice sculptures of beloved Peanuts characters.
Description:
ICE at Gaylord National features "A Charlie Brown Christmas" with over 40 ice artisans creating a nearly 20,000-square-foot, frozen attraction using more than two million pounds of ice. The display is kept at a frosty 9 degrees Fahrenheit, and guests are provided with signature blue parkas to stay warm.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: ICE at Gaylord National featuring "A Charlie Brown Christmas"
Gaylord National Hotel Show
What to Expect:
Interactive ice sculptures and thrilling frozen slides.
Description:
At Gaylord National, immerse yourself in a holiday spectacle featuring larger-than-life ice sculptures, thrilling frozen slides, and spectacular light shows. Enjoy family-friendly activities like ice skating, gingerbread decorating, and bumper cars. The resort offers exclusive benefits for overnight guests, including early access and special dining reservations.
Where: National Harbor | More Info: Gaylord National Hotel Show
50th Annual Baltimore Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with eclectic floats and local personalities.
Description:
The 50th Annual Baltimore Holiday Parade is a vibrant celebration featuring colorful floats, local personalities, and lively bands, culminating with Santa Claus. It attracts thousands along a 2.5-mile route through Hampden and Medfield, showcasing the city's warmth and community spirit.
Where: Baltimore | More Info: 50th Annual Baltimore Holiday Parade
Clinton Other Holiday Activities
US Botanic Gardens Holiday Display and Trains
What to Expect:
Model trains traverse through pollinator scenes made from plant parts.
Description:
The US Botanic Gardens' holiday display features model trains running through pollinator scenes made from plant parts, festive lights, and DC landmarks crafted from plants. Thousands of poinsettias and holiday decor are also on display.
Where: Washington, DC | More Info: US Botanic Gardens Holiday Display and Trains
32nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Traditional holiday celebration with festive floats and tree lighting.
Description:
The 32nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is a cherished community event featuring festive floats, holiday music, and the lighting of the town's iconic Christmas tree.
Where: Bel Air | More Info: 32nd Annual Bel Air Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting
Christmas in Middleburg
What to Expect:
Mile-long Christmas parade with foxhunt riders and hounds.
Description:
Christmas in Middleburg is a festive holiday event featuring a tree lighting ceremony, Breakfast with Santa, the Middleburg Hunt Review, a mile-long Christmas parade, and progressive food and wine tastings. The event celebrates the holiday season with activities, special events, and great eats in the charming town of Middleburg.
Where: Middleburg | More Info: Christmas in Middleburg
Cream Ridge Winter Wonderland Market
What to Expect:
Flower-themed holiday light show amidst a picturesque landscape.
Description:
Explore vibrant flower fields, enjoy photo props, and indulge in local food and artisans at Holland Ridge Farms, a premier destination for floral experiences in New Jersey.
Where: Cream Ridge | More Info: Cream Ridge Winter Wonderland Market
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Oxon Hill-Glassmanor (5 miles)
- Suitland-Silver Hill (6 miles)
- Suitland (6 miles)
- Fort Washington (8 miles)
- Alexandria (8 miles)
- Waldorf (10 miles)
- St. Charles (11 miles)
- Saint Charles (11 miles)
- Washington (12 miles)
- Rose Hill (12 miles)
- Landover (12 miles)
- Woodlawn (13 miles)
- Arlington (14 miles)
- Lincolnia (14 miles)
- Baileys Crossroads (14 miles)
- Chillum (15 miles)
- College Park (15 miles)
- Bowie (15 miles)
- Springfield (16 miles)
- Greenbelt (17 miles)
- Annandale (17 miles)
- Silver Spring (17 miles)
- West Falls Church (17 miles)
- West Springfield (17 miles)
- Bethesda (18 miles)
- McLean (19 miles)
- Crofton (20 miles)
- Burke (20 miles)
- Wheaton (21 miles)
- South Laurel (21 miles)
- Fairland (22 miles)
- Lake Ridge (22 miles)
- North Bethesda (23 miles)
- Fairfax (23 miles)
- Oakton (23 miles)
- Laurel (23 miles)
- Aspen Hill (24 miles)
- Dale City (24 miles)
- Potomac (24 miles)
- Odenton (24 miles)
- Rockville (26 miles)
- Scaggsville (26 miles)
- Annapolis (26 miles)
- Reston (28 miles)
- Severn (28 miles)
- Arnold (28 miles)
- Olney (28 miles)
- Severna Park (28 miles)
- Centreville (29 miles)
- South Gate (29 miles)
- Oak Hill (29 miles)
- North Potomac (30 miles)
- Herndon (30 miles)
- Chantilly (30 miles)
- Pasadena (30 miles)
- Gaithersburg (31 miles)
- Hanover (31 miles)
- Manassas (31 miles)
- Glen Burnie (31 miles)
- West Elkridge (32 miles)
- Montgomery Village (33 miles)
- Columbia (33 miles)
- Sterling (33 miles)
- South Riding (34 miles)
- Ilchester (34 miles)
- Ellicott City (35 miles)
- Arbutus (35 miles)
- Catonsville (36 miles)
- Linton Hall (36 miles)
- Ashburn (37 miles)
- Dundalk (39 miles)
- Baltimore (39 miles)
- Woodlawn (40 miles)
- Gwynn Oak (41 miles)
- Milford Mill (41 miles)
- Lochearn (41 miles)
- Randallstown (42 miles)
- Pikesville (43 miles)
- Leesburg (43 miles)
- Essex (44 miles)
- Fredericksburg (44 miles)
- Eldersburg (44 miles)