Leesburg events to Dec. 20: Veterans Day Nov. 11, Village at Leesburg tree lighting Nov. 14, Freeze Your Gizzard 5K Nov. 21, parade Dec. 12 and more.

Last checked Nov. 10, 2026. This page is refreshed each week and rebuilt at the start of each month. Events come from the Town of Leesburg calendar, the Loudoun County events calendar, Oatlands, the George C. Marshall International Center and the Tally Ho Theater and the Village at Leesburg. Confirm times with the organizer before you go. For the coming weekend, see things to do this weekend; for galleries, concerts and classes, arts and exhibitions this month.

The next six weeks in Leesburg run from the 22nd Veterans Day Celebration at Dodona Manor on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to Candlelight Nights at Oatlands on Dec. 19-20. In between come the Village at Leesburg tree lighting on Nov. 14, the Freeze Your Gizzard 5K at Ida Lee Park on Nov. 21, Thanksgiving on Nov. 26, the town’s tree lighting on the Town Green on Dec. 5, Christmas Village at Leesburg Animal Park from Dec. 4 and the Christmas and Holiday Parade on Dec. 12. Town events and street closures: the Town of Leesburg, 703-777-2420.

Updated Nov. 10: the Village at Leesburg posted its 2026 tree lighting for Saturday, Nov. 14. Entries from Nov. 3-8 are past and removed; Oatlands Candlelight Nights and teas Dec. 19-20 and Tally Ho shows to Dec. 19 are added.

What this means for you

  • Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day. Town offices close; trash pickup runs as normal. Park in the county government garage by 9:30 a.m. for Dodona Manor.
  • Thanksgiving week: Southwest trash pickup moves to Friday, Nov. 27, and Southeast to Saturday, Nov. 28; see Thanksgiving in Leesburg.
  • Saturday, Dec. 12: King Street closes for the 6 p.m. parade; see the Christmas parade page.

Nov. 10-15

  • 22nd Annual Veterans Day Celebration, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Dodona Manor, with free tours, a speaker program and a free barbecue lunch at noon. Park in the Loudoun County Government garage on Loudoun Street. See our Veterans Day page.
  • Meet the Mayor, 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Wonder Childhood Discovery, 16 W. Market St. Details.
  • Digging Deeper: Genealogy Research in the Cemetery and Beyond, 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 12, Thomas Balch Library. Details.
  • The Ultimate 2000’s Dance Party with So Fetch, Friday, Nov. 13, and Eyes of the Nile, an Iron Maiden tribute, Saturday, Nov. 14, Tally Ho Theater; doors 7 p.m.
  • Village at Leesburg 2026 Tree Lighting, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the shopping center’s plaza off Village Market Boulevard SE, with local performance groups, face painting and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m., with speeches before the countdown. Parking in the center’s garages is free. Village at Leesburg listing.
  • Leesburg, Loudoun and the American Revolution, a two-hour walking tour with historian Rich Gillespie, 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, from the Thomas Balch Library parking lot. Details.
  • This Land Before Oatlands, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane. Oatlands listing.

Nov. 16-30

  • Kylie Morgan, Friday, Nov. 20, Tally Ho Theater; doors 7 p.m. Tally Ho listing.
  • Freeze Your Gizzard 5K, 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Ida Lee Park, with a 1-mile fun run at 10 a.m. Bring two cans for Loudoun Hunger Relief. Town race page.
  • Home for the Holidays Tea, seatings at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Oatlands Carriage House; $70. Oatlands listing.
  • The Dave Matthews Tribute Band, Saturday, Nov. 21, Tally Ho Theater; doors 7 p.m.
  • Comedy Night in Leesburg, presented by the DC Improv, Wednesday, Nov. 25, Tally Ho Theater; doors 6:30 p.m.
  • Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26: races, food drives and closings on our Thanksgiving page.
  • Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, Nov. 27-28: see Black Friday and holiday shopping.
  • The Ten Band with Disciple of the Garden, Friday, Nov. 27, and Shotguns N Roses, Saturday, Nov. 28, Tally Ho Theater; doors 7 p.m.

Dec. 1-20

  • Christmas Village opens at Leesburg Animal Park, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, then Dec. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 and six more nights to Dec. 23, at 19246 James Monroe Highway; $16.95, under 2 free. See holiday lights and Christmas events.
  • First Friday at the Donaldson Cabin: Family Recipes and Kitchens, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. Details.
  • Zoso, a Led Zeppelin tribute, Friday, Dec. 4, Tally Ho Theater; doors 7 p.m.
  • 35th Annual Holiday Fine Arts and Crafts Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Ida Lee Park Recreation Center; free admission and parking.
  • Holiday Tree Lighting, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Town Green, 25 W. Market St., with live music and holiday characters. See our Christmas parade and tree lighting page; the parade follows on Saturday, Dec. 12.
  • The Nashville Nights Band, Saturday, Dec. 5, Tally Ho Theater; doors 7 p.m.
  • Holiday Tea, Sunday, Dec. 6, Oatlands; $70. Oatlands listing.
  • Men Without Hats, Tuesday, Dec. 8, Tally Ho Theater; doors 7 p.m. Tally Ho listing.
  • The Jingle Jam, Friday to Sunday, Dec. 11-13, Tally Ho Theater; doors 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 p.m. for the Sunday matinee. Tally Ho listing.
  • Holiday Tea, seatings at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, and Sunday, Dec. 13, Oatlands; $70. Dec. 12 listing, Dec. 13 listing.
  • Christmas and Holiday Parade, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, from Ida Lee Park down King Street; rain date Sunday, Dec. 13. Closures and parking on our Christmas parade page.
  • Doc Marten and the Flannels, a 1990s grunge tribute, Friday, Dec. 18, Tally Ho Theater; doors 7 p.m. Tally Ho listing.
  • Holiday Tea, Saturday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 20, Oatlands; $70. Dec. 19 listing, Dec. 20 listing.
  • Candlelight Nights, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, and Sunday, Dec. 20, in the decorated Oatlands mansion; $20. Dec. 19 listing, Dec. 20 listing.
  • The Amish Outlaws Amazing Holiday Spectacular, Saturday, Dec. 19, Tally Ho Theater; doors 7 p.m. Tally Ho listing.
  • StageCoach Theatre: Did Grandma Get Run Over by a Reindeer?, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, Oatlands. Oatlands listing.

All month

  • “Legacy Through My Lens: Featuring Legacy Farms,” photographs by Heather Lynn Overheu, Thomas Balch Library, through Dec. 31, during library hours. 703-737-7195.
  • ArtsPARKs at Raflo Park: five sculptures by local artists along the walking trail, on display through June 2028.

Related guides: holiday lights and Christmas events, New Year’s Eve, MLK Day, Jan. 18 and parks and trails.

Leesburg’s big yearly events each have their own page with dates, tickets and parking: the Flower and Garden Festival in April, the Loudoun County Fair in July, TASTE Leesburg in August and the Leesburg Airshow in September.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Leesburg Christmas parade in 2026?

6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, from Ida Lee Park down King Street, with a rain date of Sunday, Dec. 13, the town says.

What is on in Leesburg in November 2026?

The Veterans Day Celebration at Dodona Manor Nov. 11, the Village at Leesburg tree lighting Nov. 14, the Freeze Your Gizzard 5K at Ida Lee Park Nov. 21, and concerts at the Tally Ho Theater most Friday and Saturday nights.

When is the Leesburg tree lighting in 2026?

The town’s tree lighting is 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, on the Town Green, 25 W. Market St. The Village at Leesburg lights its own tree earlier, on Saturday, Nov. 14, with events from 5 to 7 p.m. and the countdown after 6 p.m.

What free events are at Thomas Balch Library this fall?

A genealogy session Nov. 12 and a Revolution walking tour Nov. 14, plus a photo exhibit through Dec. 31. Some need registration.