Winterfest is back for three magical days at Reston’s Brown’s Chapel Park, and it’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
This three-day event returns December 5-7 and promises to be bigger and even more festive than last year’s event.
Winterfest features a half-mile Light Up the Park walk, featuring thousands of holiday lights in various scenes and displays along the trail through the park. The event also features firepits with s’mores, holiday vendors, live musical performances, and plenty of food and drink options, as well as the Grinch’s Village and the chance to meet Santa — all in one festive event right in your own community.
A special part of the Winterfest celebration is the Enchanted Forest, which returns this year. The Enchanted Forest is a grove of festively decorated holiday trees — each one sponsored by a local business, non-profit, community group or family/individual. Not only are the trees unique and creative, but also at the conclusion of Winterfest, each tree is donated to a family in need in the Reston area to help make their holiday celebrations a bit brighter.
In its inaugural year, a total of 50 trees were donated to local families, and the goal is to support even more this year. There are still several opportunities for local organizations to help by sponsoring a tree.
Visit the Enchanted Forest sponsor form to learn how your group can be a part of sharing the holiday spirit this season.
Winterfest is free to Reston Association members; non-member tickets range from $8 for children to $18 for adults and includes everything from the Light Up the Park walk to visits with Santa and more. A variety of food vendors will be on hand, and our Vendor Village is the perfect place to explore and perhaps find that unique holiday gift to round out your shopping list.
Registration is required! Visit the Winterfest page on Reston Association’s website to secure your spot to be a part of the magic today.
