Here’s a list of things you can do in the greater Washington DC area during the  holiday .  These are the best events and attractions during the  Christmas  in the Nation’s Capital.

City of Alexandria’s Tree Lighting Festivities

(November 27; 7p.m.-9 p.m.; Historic Market Square; Old Town Alexandria, Virginia)
The mayor of Alexandra as well as Santa Claus will be present for this small and pleasurable holiday tree lighting festival which also features holiday musical entertainment.

Historic Waters House – Montgomery County Historical Society

(December 6; 4:30p.m.-6p.m.; 12535 Milestone Manor Lane; Germantown, Maryland)

Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade Schedule

(Saturday, December 5; 4p.m.-6p.m.)
The Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights is when owners embellish their powerboats, yachts and sailboats for the Christmas season
. The colorfully lit up boats sit displayed beautifully along the Potomac River and compete in categories like “Thinking Outside the Christmas Box” and “Best in Show.” There are also many  holiday season  activities for children and families alike. See below for a brief schedule
4:15p.m. – Santa Claus arrives by boat and will take pictures for “Kids & Canines”
5p.m. – Parade starts at Washington Channel, (Water St. & Maine Avenue, Washington, DC)
6p.m.-7p.m. – Parade at the Waterfront in Alexandria

Christmas on the Potomac

(Nov. 19-Jan. 10)  The top holiday  events are at Gaylord and National Harbor every year. ICE! – an indoor winter wonderland – is always a huge attraction at the Gaylord National.

Get to National Harbor and Gaylord National by riding the OnBoard Washington DC sightseeing tour from OnBoard Tours.