Christmas at the Harbor

Experience the magic of Christmas like never before at National Harbor.

Create holiday memories while you stroll the Waterfront District shops or Tanger National Harbor for the perfect gift, delight your taste buds with a special meal at one of our restaurants or soar above it all with a ride on The Capital Wheel.

Where to Eat for the Christmas Holiday

Nightly Tree Light Show

Show runs every half hour from sunset to 9pm

Watch our 60-foot RGB tree come to life nightly. The breathtaking light show dances alongside a holiday medley recorded by the United States Air Force Band.

ICE! is Back at Gaylord National

This Christmas, step into the magic of So Much Christmas at Gaylord National. Enjoy dazzling displays, festive shows, and seasonal treats, then experience ICE! featuring The Polar Express™—where colorful, larger-than-life ice sculptures…

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Cirque Dreams Holidaze

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Santa at the Capital Wheel

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Holiday Shopping at the Harbor

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Holiday Movies

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Where to Eat for the Christmas Holiday

Celebrate the season at National Harbor! Let us take care of the cooking with Christmas meals and sweet treats you can enjoy at your table or ours.

McCormick & Schmick's - Make your reservation for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for a festive experience featuring McCormick's classic menu and a special two-course Christmas menu designed to delight. Check out the menus.

Fogo de Chão - Switch up your typical Christmas menu with a holiday meal at Fogo de Chão. They'll be featuring their dinner menu all day on Christmas Eve from 11am - 9:30pm and Christmas Day from 11am - 9pm. Check out the menu.

Old Hickory at Gaylord National - Make your reservation to enjoy both the pre-fixe and regular menus available on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

SUCCOTASH is wishing you a Happy Holidays with a festive menu available December 24th - January 1st. Check out the special menu here featuring spicy tuna tartare crostini, miso butter-grilled lobster and more. Make your reservation.

Indulge in the special chef-curated holiday menu at Bond 45 featuring a variety of appetizers, entrees, desserts and cocktail pairing options.

Celebrate Christmas at Brother Jimmy’s and Irish Whisper with a hearty holiday dinner. Guests can enjoy a Christmas dinner special featuring a choice of maple-honey smoked ham, smoked turkey with gravy, or a festive mix of both, served with cornbread stuffing, two additional sides, and warm cornbread. Available at both locations for $29, while supplies last.

Check back soon for more restaurant hours and special menus!

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