Thanksgiving Weekend
Take your holiday feast to-go or enjoy at one of our restaurants featuring special menus. Check out entertainment options for the weekend along with Black Friday and Shop Small Saturday offers.
Holidays at National Harbor
The holiday season comes alive at National Harbor with festive events, memorable experiences, delectable bites and gifts for everyone.
Browse the roster of activities to start planning the perfect way to celebrate the winter with your loved ones.
Scroll down to see how we're celebrating the 2024 holiday season!
Holiday Movies
Sundays Through December
What's winter without some classic movies? Bring your blankets and enjoy your favorite holiday films on our jumbo screen. Check out the schedule.
Photos with Santa at The Capital Wheel
November 26 | December 7, 14 & 21
Share your wish list and get your picture taken with Santa before you soar 180 feet above the Potomac. Ticket purchase required.
National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show Series
Saturdays & Sundays Nov. 30 — Dec. 22 | 11am — 4pm
This enchanting holiday experience will offer something unique every day with a rotating selection of local artisans and crafters featuring one-of-a-kind treasures.
Photos with Santa Paws at The Capital Wheel
December 7, 14, 21
Bring your furry friends to meet Santa and take a spin on The Capital Wheel. Then trot to Flight Deck for Yappy Hour.
Christmas at the Harbor
Details for 2024 will be available soon but check out how we celebrated last year below!
Experience the magic of Christmas like never before at National Harbor. Check out the many ways we're celebrating the spirit of the season.
New Year’s Celebrations
Details for 2024 will be available soon but check out how we celebrated last year below!
Ring in the new year at National Harbor! From special menus to all inclusive events and dueling piano shows there's something for everyone to celebrate.
Event Calendar
November 15 to December 28
ICE! at Gaylord National featuring “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
Gaylord National 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, Maryland Website
November 16 to November 17
George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA, Virginia 22121 Website
November 23 to November 24
George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA, Virginia 22121 Website
November 24
Derek Hough Dance for the Holidays at The Theater at MGM National Harbor
The Theater at MGM National Harbor 101 MGM National Ave National Harbor, Maryland Website
November 29
George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy Mount Vernon, Maryland
November 30 to December 1
George Washington's Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Mount Vernon, VA, Virginia 22121 Website
November 30
National Harbor Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show Series
American Way 100 American Way National Harbor, Maryland 20745
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