Winterfest 2023 Overview
An exciting new winter themed family event with activities targeted towards families and friends celebrating the holiday season. Reston Association Winterfest will include a 0.41 mile lighted trail walk through our Enchanted Forest and visit to the Vendor Village with luminaries, fire pits, musical performances, food, drinks, and keepsakes. Registration is free for Members and $8 per child (aged 3 to 17) & 18 per adult for Non-Members. For an additional fee, guests may enjoy the Santa Experience.
Although we love our pets, we are asking that you leave them at home for this event. Thank you for your understanding. Working service animals are permitted.
Schedule
Thursday, November 30 - Saturday, December 2 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Check-In at Brown’s Chapel to start, “Light up the Park” and finish at Vendor Village at The Lake House.
Activities
Enchanted Forest
RA will provide holiday trees along the trail in the Enchanted Forest. We will be illuminating each 6 ft. freshly cut tree, decorated with white lights. Trees will be decorated by each tree sponsor, highlighting your message to share with the Reston community. Each tree will also have a plaque that can be customized with a name or a message that you would like to include.
Spectators will be voting for winners in each of the following categories: Originality, Creativity and Theme.
At the completion of Winterfest, all trees will be donated to less fortunate families in the Reston community.
Santa Experience
The perfect holiday family activity is here! Santa's Experience is designed to be enjoyed by all ages and is the perfect opportunity to spend time with Santa Claus before he embarks on his annual journey around the world. Registration is required on restonwebtrac.org. Don’t forget your camera!
Parking
Free parking and shuttle service for Winterfest will be available from Lake Newport Pool, Lake Newport Soccer Field, and Baron Cameron Park. Shuttles will run from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., arriving approximately every 10 minutes. Please note that on-site parking at Browns Chapel Park will not be permitted for attendees.
Our Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a sponsor of the Inaugural Winterfest and show your organizations support for the youth of this community. For sponsorship opportunities please email our Events department at events@reston.org.