PRCS to Host Second Annual WinterFest at Hanson Park

Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services invites the community to celebrate the season at the second annual WinterFest, featuring ice-themed activities, a winter market, free children’s activities, and more.

WinterFest will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park (23394 Endeavor Drive, Aldie). The event is free and open to all; no registration is required.

This family-friendly festival offers activities for all ages, including ice sculptures, miniature train rides, visits with Santa and appearances by winter characters, music by DJ BiFocals and DJ Skylarr, food trucks (food available for purchase), and a variety of retail and craft vendors—perfect for holiday shopping. Visitors can also explore an interactive walking path featuring local nonprofit organizations.

For a complete schedule of entertainment, vendor listings, nonprofit partners, and transportation details, visit loudoun.gov/WinterFest. Please note: In the event of severe weather, WinterFest may be
canceled.

Arriving for PRCS WinterFest:  

• Free parking is available beginning at 9:30 a.m. Parking within Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park will be based on availability. 
• Please follow all signage to enter Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park at Hanson Park Drive near Hanson House. 
• When coming from Ryan Road, this will be the second park entrance on your left. 
• When coming from Northstar Boulevard, this will be the first park entrance on your right. 
• The Creighton Road entrance on the north side of the park will be for the off-leash dog area and disc golf patrons only. There will be no access to the remainder of the park. To enter WinterFest, use the Evergreen Mills Road entrance. 
• The parking lots at The Lodge at Hanson Park and the Hanson Park Nature Center will be closed for event activities. 
• Parking (on grass field) near the main event space will be first-come, first-served. 
• Street parking on Evergreen Mills Road and along park roads is prohibited and towing will be enforced. 

Parking Shuttle Service: Free PRCS shuttle service will be available for parking lots farther from the main event space. 

• Shuttles will drop off at both The Lodge at Hanson Park and the Hanson Park Nature Center. 
• Shuttle stops include Championship Plaza and parking lots by fields RF6 and RF7. 
• Shuttle service will not begin on the south side of Hanson Park until all parking lots on the north side are full.   
• Foldable strollers are permitted on PRCS shuttles.  

Accessible Parking: Accessible parking is based on availability. PRCS shuttles are accessible. In the case of severe weather, a cancellation notice will be posted on the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services Facebook page.