Christmas at the Harbor

Experience the magic of Christmas like never before at National Harbor.

Create holiday memories while you stroll the Waterfront District shops or Tanger Outlets for the perfect gift, delight your taste buds with a special meal at one of our restaurants or soar above it all with a ride on The Capital Wheel.

Check back soon for 2024 details but scroll below to see the many ways we celebrated the spirit of the season last year.

Where to Eat for the Holidays

Holiday Hotel Packages

Nightly Tree Light Show

Show runs every half hour from sunset to 9pm

Watch our 60-foot RGB tree come to life nightly. The breathtaking light show dances alongside a holiday medley recorded by the United States Air Force Band.

Festive Fireworks

Join us Saturday nights from November 11 – December 30 at 5:30pm for a spectacular fireworks display following the tree lighting show.

ICE! is Back at Gaylord National

November 19th — December 31st

Step into a wonderland carved by artisans out of two million pounds of ice. Experience the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™ in larger-than-life sculptures and even plunge down slides made entirely…

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

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Santa at the Capital Wheel

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Holiday Shopping at the Harbor

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Holiday Movies

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Where to Eat for the Holidays

Celebrate the season at National Harbor! Let us take care of the cooking with Christmas meals and sweet treats you can enjoy at your table or ours.

Voltaggio Brothers Steak House at MGM National Harbor - Gather around the table to enjoy a traditional holiday supper at Voltaggio Brothers Steak House, where every dish tells a story and every bite mothers a memory. Make your reservation.

SUCCOTASH is wishing you a Happy Holidays with a festive menu available December 24th - January 1st. Check out the special menu here featuring bacon-wrapped dates, butter-poached lobster tail, campfire cider and more. Make your reservation.

Bond 45 - Indulge in the special chef-curated holiday prix-fixe menu at Bond 45 featuring a variety of appetizers, entrees, desserts and cocktail pairing options. Check out the menu.

Sauciety at The Westin National Harbor - Enjoy the chef's three-course holiday menu from Sauciety at The Westin National Harbor. Specials include prime rib and sea bass piccata. Check out the menu.

McCormick & Schmick's - Enjoy their special prix-fix menu in the restaurant December 24th, 25th and 31st or pre-order their Christmas Feast To-Go. Check out the menus.

Fogo de Chão - Switch up your typical Christmas menu with a holiday meal at Fogo de Chão. They'll be featuring their dinner menu all day on Christmas Eve from 11am - 9:30pm and Christmas Day from 11am - 9pm. Make your reservation.

Old Hickory at Gaylord National Harbor - Make your reservation today to enjoy Old Hickory's three-course menu available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

TAP Sports Bar at MGM National Harbor - Celebrate the holidays at TAP Sports Bar on December 25th. For just $40 per person, guests can choose one of three delectable entrees to be served with cornbread and two sides.

Osteria Costa at MGM National Harbor - Enjoy a traditional Italian dinner at Osteria Costa with special menus on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Make your reservation.

Bellagio Patisserie at MGM National Harbor - Bellagio Patisserie here to make your holiday season sweeter than ever with festive treats. Make your dessert the talk of the table this Holiday and order your gourmet confections today. Order now - December 22.

Gaylord National

ICE! FEATURING RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER™ PACKAGE

Experience SO. MUCH. CHRISTMAS. at Gaylord National's one-of-a-kind resort with access to ICE! featuring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer™. Stay overnight and get 2 to 4 single-entry tickets to ICE! using code HOL.

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The Westin National Harbor

Tis The Season Package

Partake in some holiday cheer and book a stay at Westin National Harbor. Package includes discounted room rate and two complimentary Signature Seasonal Cocktails! Use code CUE when booking.

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AC Hotel National Harbor

From now through January 30, 2024, stay at AC Hotel National Harbor for 2 or 3+ nights and snag a great discount with many perks. Use code D3Q to book your holiday getaway and save up to 15% today!

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