Christmas Fest & Live Nativity 2023

Experience an evening of holiday joy! Christmas Fest is family fun for all ages.

Featuring:

Live Nativity

With Bible characters, Delilah the Camel (she loves selfies!), and her farm animal friends. Please note there may be a wait to visit Delilah.

Photos with Santa: 5:30-7:15pm

The Big Guy is ready for hugs and smiles in your free photo op! Donations accepted to benefit Dulles South Food Pantry's Backpack Buddies program. Digital photo provided; first-come, first-served.

Free Hot Cocoa Bar and Christmas Cookies!

Multiple flavors available so you can enjoy your favorite cocoa combo.

Food Trucks

We're excited to welcome Ribeye Philadelphia Steak and Capital Falafel to the event, providing family-friendly foods available for purchase, like Mediterranean bowls, chicken tenders, hot dogs, sandwiches, and more!

Plus musical performances, family Reindeer Games and Workshop, a selfie station, tunnel of lights, and a special Christmas Fest Quest to help you find all the fun activities! Follow along with the hashtag #arcolachristmasfest, and tag us in your photos when you post about the fun.

This event is FREE to attend (purchases required for food trucks).

Schedule of Events

Photos with Santa: 5:30 - 7:00pm (Line closes at 7pm, everyone in line at that time is guaranteed a photo)
Live Nativity: 5:30 - 8:30pm (Please note: our children's musical cast will be taking a photo with the animals at 5:25pm)
Food Trucks: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Christmas Vendors: 5:30 - 8:30pm
Reindeer Games and Workshop: 5:30 - 7:15pm
Melodious Ringers Handbell Performance (Lobby): 6:00 - 6:15pm
Christmas Concert (Great Room): 7:30 - 8:00pm
Carols at the Nativity: 8:15pm