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
Stage Entertainment
Two entertainment stages on the Central Green and South Elm Street will feature a captivating lineup of live music and winter-themed activities – all designed to fill the air with holiday cheer.
Featured performers:
Vaughn Ambrose
Veronneau
Dime a Dozen
Holiday Karaoke by District Karaoke
A full performance schedule will be announced in the coming weeks!
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
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
🛖 Gingerbread “chalets” at Museum of Contemporary Art
💡 Arlington’s Innovation Studio
🖌️ Face Painting
✉️ Letters to Santa
❄️ Holiday Coloring Pages
🦴 Dog Treat Bar by District Dogs
🛍️ Holiday swag giveaways
🍌 Pop-up Banana Stand by Amazon
+ Other activities to be announced!
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 the Holiday Karaoke Showdown 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"
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
Enjoy beer, wine and non-alcoholic offerings.
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.
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.
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.