The Lodge
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 1 – 7 PM
Metropolitan Park (1330 S Fair Street, Arlington, VA)
Free admission
Step into “The Lodge," a ski-inspired winter festival in Metropolitan Park for all ages and four-legged friends! 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.
RSVP via Eventbrite
Events & Entertainment Schedule
Elm Street Stage: Live Music
- 1-2pm: Vaughn Ambrose Sextet
- 2:30-3pm: The Georgetown Capitol G's
- 3:30-4:30pm: Veronneau
- 4:45-5:30pm: Abe Mamet Quartet
- 6-7pm: Holiday Karaoke
Schedule subject to change
Central Green Stage: Events
- 1-6pm: Selfies with Santa
- 1:30-2:30pm: Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition*
- 3pm: Mocha winner announced*
- 3:15-4pm: Ski Vacation Bingo
- 5-5:30pm: Dog Holiday Sweater Contest*
Plus sets from DJ Kay B Hart throughout the day
*Emceed by local media celebrity Nycci Nellis of “TheListAreYouOnIt”
Holiday Vendor Market
Shop for the best gifts and seasonal must-haves from local artisans, curated in partnership with Made In Arlington. This covered Holiday Market spans South Elm Street.
Featured local vendors:
Besitos Chocolate
Chandra Designs
CryoCline
Pinwheel Clay
Inherently Imperfect
Lemon & Whim
Mind Body and Candles
PLNTR
Red Bean Harvest
Sophisticate Supply
The Wandering Shelf
Please note schedule and vendors are subject to change.
Activities
Explore Met Park as it transforms into a festive wonderland filled with seasonal fun and holiday cheer for all to enjoy.
⛷️ Ski Vacation Bingo
🧑🎄 Selfies with Santa
🐶 Dog caricatures (1-6pm)
🛖 Gingerbread “chalets” at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s Innovation Studio
🖌️ Face Painting
✉️ Letters to Santa
❄️ Beaded Snowflakes, Wooden Ornaments, and Holiday Coloring Pages
🦴 Dog Treat Bar and Pup Cups by District Dogs
🛍️ Holiday swag giveaways
🍌 Pop-up Banana Stand by Amazon
The Lodge After Dark
When the sun goes down, the holiday lights will glitter throughout Met Park. Grab a warm drink from the Summit Bar and get ready for Holiday Karaoke with District Karaoke, 6-7 PM. Take center stage in the competition or sit back and enjoy the show.
Open to all event attendees — solo acts, duets, or groups are welcome. Be sure to select the ticket type for "karaoke" to indicate interest; onsite registration required to participate.
Check back for full participation requirements.
Food & Drink
Bar Colline
National Landing's newest French bistro Bar Colline will be onsite with an exclusive holiday menu.
Summit Bar
Get in the holiday spirit with a Santa Spritz cocktail at The Summit Bar in South Elm Street tent, or purchase a winter beer, wine, or cider.
Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition
Warm up with the annual Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition, where local coffee shops in National Landing compete for the title of best seasonal drink.
Plus, enjoy holiday specials at restaurants around Met Park, including:
- Extreme Pizza: Experience a Holiday Winter Festival featuring a special festive flight of seasonal holiday beers and ciders available all day Saturday and beyond, plus two new seasonal desserts and a new pizza.
- Pentagon City Wine Merchants: Warm up with a cup of Glühwein and enjoy special in-store deals throughout the day! Plus, check out non-alcoholic options and treats for your four-legged friends
- Peruvian Brothers: Suspiro Pisco cocktail
- South Block: $2 off 12/6-7 with promo code “WINTER”
- Taqueria Xochi: Mexican Hot Chocolate and Café de Olla
- Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream: Chocolate Peppermint Milkshakes
Met Park
Discover the thoughtfully designed Metropolitan Park, featuring lush landscapes, walking paths, and inviting spaces for all ages. This vibrant community park offers a variety of amenities, including a dog run, children's playground, and a community garden. Stroll through the park to enjoy its impressive art installations, such as Queen City by Nekisha Durrett, Shhh by Aurora Robson, and Untitled Perched Objects by Iñigo Manglano-Ovalle.
Metropolitan Park was developed as part of Amazon's HQ2 project in collaboration with Arlington County, transforming the area into a welcoming and sustainable public space for the community to enjoy.
Getting Here
Metropolitan Park is easily accessible by rail and approximately a 7-minute walk from Pentagon City Metro, or a 10-minute walk from the Crystal City Metro Station.
Capital Bikeshare stations within a short walk of Metropolitan Park are also plentiful and limited bike parking is also available in the area.
Check out other car-free transportation options here.
If you’re driving to the event, block closures will be in effect around Metropolitan Park. Take advantage of parking garages located at 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202 and 510 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202. Garage parking is free for the first three hours on Saturdays, and then regular rates apply. Regular rates are $6 for 1 hour, $11 for 2 hours, and $21 daily rates.
FAQs
There's a few things you should know about this year's event.
While registration is not required, it is recommended. Registered attendees will receive event updates and assist event organizers in anticipating crowd size. RSVP via Eventbrite.
Yes, we will have several activities for your canine companions! Plus, pop over to Metropolitan Park’s dog run located at 14th Street S and S Elm Street.
The event will feature live music and may have significant attendance, so please consider your dog’s comfort level in an event setting before bringing your pet. All dogs must be on a leash. The Central Green will not be available for dog walking on the day of the event.
Yes, this event will take place rain or shine. Both our vendor market and The Lodge entertainment area are located under covered tents with seating. In the event of extreme weather, registered attendees will receive notification of any change in plans.
We encourage all guests to be prepared for cashless payments.
Portable toilets will be on-site and Metropolitan Park has several restrooms including and ADA one located next to Toby’s Homemade Ice Cream.
You can claim and redeem Open Rewards with purchases at participating National Landing businesses featured at The Lodge, including PLNTR and Bar Colline. You can also claim and redeem at any participating National Landing business found in the Open Rewards: Shop Local app. Several are located in and around Met Park. Come by the Open Rewards booth where you can spin to win up to $50 cashback Open Rewards, as well as National Landing swag! Click here to learn more.
The Central Green grass area will be used for the event. No outside alcoholic beverages are permitted on the event site. All dogs must be on a leash and please pick-up after your pet.
Metropolitan Park is easily accessible by rail and approximately a 7-minute walk from Pentagon City Metro, or a 10-minute walk from Crystal City Metro Station.
Capital Bikeshare stations are within a short walk and limited bike parking is also available.
If you’re driving to the event, take advantage of nearby parking garages located at 525 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202 and 510 14th Street South, Arlington, VA 22202. Garage parking is free for the first three hours on Saturdays, and then regular rates apply. Regular rates are $6 for 1 hour, $11 for 2 hours, and $21 daily rates.
Taking a ride share? Use the address 510 14th Street South as your drop-off.
Photographers and videographers may be present to photograph/film the event for future promotional use. By attending, you grant your permission to be captured in event photography or videography.