Winterfest and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kick off the winter season with holiday cheer, snowball fights, loveable characters, and a tree full of sparkles to carry you in to the New Year!
Dec 2 2023, 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Dec 2 2023, 1:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Come celebrate the holiday season with us at our annual Winterfest and Tree Lighting Ceremony. Visit with Santa and holiday characters for a fun photo op experience. Throughout this holiday celebration, you can enjoy train rides, s'mores by the fire pit, food and beverages, and so much more. To culminate the festivities, join us as we light the 19-foot holiday tree. See below for details.
Winterfest Schedule of Events | 1:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Garrison Headquarters Parade Field, 9820 Flagler Rd.
1:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Activities
- Santa and Mrs. Claus photo opportunity (with breaks).
- Character meet and greet (with breaks)
- The “Ice Queen” and her adventurous sidekicks
- Snowball fights
- Gaga pit
- Children's crafts (while supplies last)
- Train rides
- DJ entertainment
- Bounce houses
- Laser tag
- Face painting
- Candy cannon shoot
Food and beverage for purchase
- Kabob Bitez
- Spudz - Get Loaded
- Lattimore's Funnel Cake
- Chefit
Gingerbread House Contest | 1:30 - 4:45 p.m.
Gingerbread House Rules (PDF)
- 1:30 - 4 p.m. | Entry period
- 4:15 p.m. | Judging begins
- 4:45 p.m. | Winners announced
Submissions will be judged in the following categories:
Adult Category - 18+ entering as a single entrant or team.
Teen Category - 13 - 17 years of age entering as a single entrant or team.
Youth Category - 9 - 12 years of age entering as a single entrant or team.
Child Category - 8 and under entering as a single entrant or team.
Tree Lighting Ceremony | 5:30 - 6:30p.m.
* In case of inclement weather, some activities may be cancelled.
Cost
Free admission!
Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Installation Access Information
This event is open to all DoD ID card holders, their guests and installation visitors. Non-Military/DoD ID holders must request a visitor's pass prior to entering Fort Belvoir. To learn more about visitor passes and additional gate operations, visit the Installations Access Page on the Garrison's website.
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