About this Event
National Landing’s signature winter festival brings cozy vibes to Arlington with activities and merriment for all ages (plus four-legged friends). Ride the holiday train, grab family photos with Santa, shop for gifts from local makers, enjoy live musical and theatrical performances, and more! Plus, don’t miss the much-anticipated Dog Holiday Sweater Contest.
This FREE event is easy to get to via the Pentagon City Metro, bike, bus, or car. With the covered tents and warm drinks, The Lodge occurs rain or shine!
The 2026 Lodge highlights include:
🎁 Holiday Vendor Market: Shop for the best gifts and seasonal must-haves from a curated selection of local artisans at this covered holiday market.
✨ 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 free Holiday Train rides, photos with Santa, face painting, and more holiday craft fun.
🐶 Dog Holiday Sweater Contest & Pet Fun: Bring your canine companion to enjoy dog-friendly "slopes” at the Met Park dog park and pictures with Santa. Dress up your pet and participate in the Dog Holiday Sweater Contest to win a coveted prize! Contest schedule to be announced.
🍷 Food & Drink: Purchase delicious food and beverages from local vendors with mulled cider, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic holiday offerings.
🏆 Games & Giveaways: Ski-themed BINGO and free giveaways from the National Landing BID.
Visit nationallanding.org/events/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.
Event venue & nearby stays
Metropolitan Park, 1330 S. Fair Street, Arlington, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.