The Lodge - National Landing

Step into “The Lodge” as Metropolitan Park in Arlington becomes a winter wonderland for guests of all ages and four-legged friends! Hop aboard the Holiday Train, snap selfies with Santa, sip Peppermint Mochas, build gingerbread chalets, shop local vendors, enjoy live performances, face painting, karaoke and more!

National Landing’s signature winter event brings together the cozy charm of the ski slopes with the magic of the holidays, right here in Arlington.

Free admission and easy to get to via the Pentagon City Metro, bike, bus or car. With the covered tents and warm drinks, this event is rain or shine!

🚠The Lodge highlights include:

🎁 Holiday Vendor Market: Shop for the best gifts and seasonal must-haves from local artisans at this covered holiday market.

🍫 Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition: Taste and vote for the best seasonal drink as local coffee shops compete for the top title. Featuring: Java Loco
Good Company, Beauty Champagne and Sugar, Tatte, Daydrift, Surreal
Commonwealth Joe, Colada Shop.

✨Stage Entertainment: Enjoy a festive lineup of live music and winter-themed performances designed to fill the air with holiday cheer. Stage schedule to be announced.

🎅Family Activities: Experience the winter wonderland with Holiday Train rides, photos with Santa, face painting, a wooden ornament decorating station, and more holiday craft fun.

🐶Dog Sweater Contest & Pet Fun: Bring your canine companion to enjoy a dog treat bar by District Dogs and pictures with Santa. Dress up your pet and participate in the Dog Holiday Sweater Contest from 5-5:30PM to win a coveted prize!

🍷Food & Drink: Purchase delicious food and beverages from local favorite Bar Colline, along with spiked hot chocolate, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic offerings from the Summit Bar.

🎤 The Lodge After Dark: As the sun sets, stick around for a lively hour of Holiday Karaoke Night in partnership with District Karaoke. Warm up your vocal cords with a festive beverage and belt out your favorite holiday classics. It’s the perfect end to a day of winter fun!

Visit nationallanding.org/thelodge for more information on programming and planning your visit to Metropolitan Park!

The Lodge is presented by The National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) with support from Amazon.

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