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! 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.
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
The Wandering Shelf
More vendors to be announced!
Please note schedule and vendors are subject to change.
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!
Activities
Explore Met Park as it transforms into a festive wonderland filled with seasonal fun and holiday cheer for all to enjoy.
- Holiday Train Rides (1-5pm) Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Ski Vacation Bingo
- Gingerbread “chalets” at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington’s Innovation Studio
- Selfies with Santa
- Face Painting
- Letters to Santa
- Holiday Coloring Pages
- Dog Holiday Sweater Contest (5-5:30pm)
- Dog treat bar by District Dogs
- Holiday swag giveaways
- Pop-up Banana Stand by Amazon
- Other activities to be announced!
Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition
Warm up this winter at the annual Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition, where local coffee shops in National Landing compete for the title of best seasonal drink.
Featured Businesses
- Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique (2024 Champion)
- Colada Shop
- Commonwealth Joe
- Daydrift
- Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe
- Java Loco
- Rossana
- Surreal
Food & Drink
National Landing's newest French bistro Bar Colline will be onsite with an exclusive holiday menu.
Explore other dining options from area restaurants adjacent to Metropolitan Park.
Summit Bar
- Enjoy a spiked hot chocolate, beer, wine and non-alcoholic offerings.
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.
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. A registration link will be published in the coming weeks!
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.
For those driving to the event, parking is available at Costco Wholesale located at 1200 S Fern St (2-minute walk) and in the Whole Foods Parking Garage located at 520 12th St S (4-minute walk).
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.
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.