Kickoff the Holidays at The Capital Wheel

Schedule

Sat, 07 Nov, 2026 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

116 Waterfront Street, Temple Hills, MD, United States, Maryland 20745 | Oxon Hill, MD

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🎄 Holiday Kickoff at The Capital Wheel & National Harbor!
📅 Saturday, November 7
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with Santa, festive entertainment, waterfront drinks, and fireworks! Plus, catch the debut of The Capital Wheel’s holiday light show illuminating the skyline during the fireworks.
🎅 12–4 p.m. | Photos with Santa & Toy Soldier Stilt Walkers
Bring your wish lists and smiles! An adult ticket purchase is required for photos with Santa.
🥂 4–7 p.m. | Holiday Happy Hour at Flight Deck
Cozy up by the fire pits and heaters with $8 draft beers and $9 wines.
🎆 Approx. 5:30 p.m. | Holiday Fireworks
Enjoy waterfront views from Flight Deck or watch from a warm, climate-controlled gondola on The Capital Wheel!
🎄 Sunset–9 p.m. | National Harbor Tree Light Show
See the 60-foot tree sparkle with a holiday music and light show every half hour, beginning November 7.
🎟️ Wheel tickets start at $18, or make it a festive date with the $45.99 Holidate Package! Includes two Wheel tickets, two Flight Deck drinks, two souvenir cups, one digital souvenir photo, and four hours of National Harbor parking.
Gather your favorite people and kick off a season of magical memories. Get your tickets today!
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116 Waterfront Street, Temple Hills, MD, United States, Maryland 20745, 116 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745-1137, United States

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