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Family Fun Day with Santa
Publick Playhouse
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Get in the community holiday spirit at Publick Playhouse's annual December Family Fun Day. Enjoy a classic holiday film, a sweet treat, and a chance to visit with a special someone from the North Pole.
2:00 PM
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FREE
Lighting of the Menorah at District Wharf
District Wharf
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District Wharf continues its tradition of lighting the menorah in District Square for each night of Hanukkah to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
5:00 PM
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Light Up Arlington - Clarendon Menorah Lighting
Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington
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Enjoy a free outdoor celebration of Hanukkah in Clarendon with the lighting of a giant nine-foot menorah. Indulge in free latkes, donuts, hot cocoa, chocolate gelt, and dreidels.
5:00 PM
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Reindeer Games
Gunston Theatre Two
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Pulling Santa’s sleigh is hard work. And when team leader Dasher decides to retire, coaches Kris and Carol Kringle host the Reindeer Games to find the next member of the Nifty Nine, Santa’s reindeer crew. Eager reindeer recruits showcase their talents in a series of games, but these aren’t...
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The Lion, the Unicorn, and Me
The Kennedy Center Opera House
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Based on the children's book of the same name, The Lion, The Unicorn, and Me begins as the first Christmas nears. Animals, including Fearsome Lion and Graceful Unicorn, contend to decide who among them will lead Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem—though it certainly won’t be Donkey, whose only humble...
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Breakfast with Santa at Theismann's Restaurant
Theismann's Restaurant
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Enjoy a family-style breakfast in Old Town Alexandria with French toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, and more. Adult tickets include a mimosa, and child tickets include a photo with Santa.
08:00 AM
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Breakfast with Santa at Ada's on the River
Ada's on the River
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Ada's on the River offers a family-style breakfast with pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, and more. Adult tickets include a mimosa, and kids' tickets include a Santa photo.
08:00 AM
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Breakfast with Santa at Mia's Italian Kitchen
Mia's Italian Kitchen
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Enjoy a family-style breakfast with Santa that includes French toast, scrambled eggs, breakfast meats, and more at this Old Town Alexandria Italian restaurant. Adult tickets come with a mimosa, and kids get a keepsake Santa photo.
08:00 AM
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Pancake Breakfast with Santa Claus at AVFRD
Ashburn Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department
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Come out and support the AVFRD with pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, juice, tea, coffee and a visit with Santa Claus.
08:00 AM
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Family Activity at the National Museum of the United States Army
National Museum of the United States Army
In-person
Children ages 4-8 can create crafts and learn more about the US Army at the National Museum of the United States Army's Experiential Learning Center.
09:00 AM
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Breakfast with Santa at Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg
Dave & Buster's Gaithersburg
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Santa Claus is coming to Dave & Buster’s Gaithersburg and joining families for an American breakfast buffet with soda, coffee, and tea. Each ticket also includes a $10 Power Card with unlimited video game play, kid-friendly crafts, early access to stores, a personal photo with Santa, and 18%...
09:00 AM
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Storytime at People's Book
People's Book
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Book lovers, young and young at heart, are invited for a weekly storytime featuring different stories, sometimes bilingual, at People's Book in Takoma Park.
09:30 AM
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Alegre Mente/Happy Brain
National Children's Museum
In-person
Celebrate loving, playful connections through dance, storytelling, and more in this bilingual English/Spanish National Children's Museum exhibit set in a whimsical forest full of families of all kinds—both human and animal! While kids play, adults learn about how simple, everyday interactions...
09:30 AM
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Play, Work, Build at the National Building Museum
National Building Museum
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Play, Work, Build is an interactive area where children and adults can put their hands to work using a variety of construction toys and tools.
10:00 AM
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Season's Greenings at US Botanic Garden
United States Botanic Garden
In-person
The US Botanic Garden's popular holiday display returns this year with both indoor and outdoor displays. The garden-wide "Season's Greenings" features G-gauge model trains in the outdoor gardens, while the Conservatory features DC landmarks made of plants, holiday decor, and more.
10:00 AM
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Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes
Pinstripes
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Enjoy a brunch buffet with waffle and omelet stations, a sweets table, and more. Take a free photo with Santa and get a surprise gift for the table.
10:00 AM
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Baseball: America's Home Run
National Postal Museum
In-person
This special exhibit explores the surprising ways that baseball and postal history are deeply intertwined. It features historic objects that have never before been on public display, including game-used uniforms and bats, jackets, hats, and memorabilia. It's a must-visit for anyone who loves the...
10:00 AM
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Santa's Farm Fest
Green Meadows Petting Farm
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Santa is coming to Green Meadows Farm. Visitors can meet Santa, take pictures with the Grinch and his sleigh, see the animal barn, warm up in the heated stables and around firepits (s'mores kits are available for purchase), enjoy a Frozen-themed snow globe with Elsa and Olaf, take a...
10:00 AM
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imagiNATIONS Activity Center
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall
In-person
The interactive, family-friendly imagiNATIONS Activity Center provides young visitors a space to explore Indigeous peoples and culture. The knowledge of Indigenous peoples reflects a tradition driven by innovation that is both unique and universal. Today, many of their innovations and...
10:00 AM
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Brick City
National Building Museum
In-person
LEGO® lovers will marvel at architecture from around the world through recreations made from these bricks by UK-based artist Warren Elsmore. Brick City features lively streetscapes from Cartagena, Columbia; Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans; intricate temples from India to Mexico; and...
10:00 AM
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Pajama Party at Angelika Film Center
Angelika Film Center & Café at Mosaic
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Angelika Mosaic will be showing holiday favorites at 10am on Saturdays and Sundays. Get cozy in pajamas and enjoy a festive matinee.
10:00 AM
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Holiday Bricktacular at LEGO Discovery Center
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
In-person
Little elves have been busy at LEGO® Discovery Center Washington, DC, and guests are invited to join in some holiday fun. At this holiday bricktacular, guests can: Build an ornament out of LEGO® to hang on the LEGO tree Write a letter to the Master Model Builders...
10:00 AM
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Wonderplace at the National American History Museum
National Museum of American History
In-person
This museum space gives young children a hands-on experience with elements taken from the adult exhibits, providing a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity.
11:00 AM
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Holly Trolley Fest
National Capital Trolley Museum
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The National Trolley Museum presents its annual Holly Trolley Fest. Families can ride the street cars, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a holiday model railroad display, do crafts, and more.
11:00 AM
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Moonshot Studio
REACH at Kennedy Center
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Enjoy a self-guided art project at REACH's Moonshot Studio during a 60-90-minute artmaking session. Moonshot Studio staff is available to help and introduce projects.
11:00 AM
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Santa's Suite
Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown
In-person
Santa and his elves are heading to the Santa Suite at the Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown. This year's Suite is a whimsical winter wonderland set up for Santa and his special guests, including Anna, Elsa, Hans, Kristoff, Duke of Weselton Olaf, Sven, and Snowgies. Families can...
11:30 AM
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Brunch with Santa at SER
SER Restaurant
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Join Santa for a three-course holiday brunch along with mimosas, bellinis, and Bloody Marys for the grown-ups. Kids can meet and take photos with Santa.
11:30 AM
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Downtown Holiday Market
F Street sidewalk in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum & National Portrait Gallery
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With more than 70 regional artisans, crafters, and boutique businesses of ethically produced goods, the Downtown Holiday Market brings a unique and festive shopping village to the heart of downtown DC. There's also a live stage featuring regional performers.
12:00 PM
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Gingerbread House Contest and Show
Darnall's Chance House Museum
In-person
Darnall’s Chance House Museum hosts an amazing display of edible gingerbread houses. Visitors can vote for their favorite entries in the Viewer’s Choice Competition.
12:00 PM
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Vienna Boys Choir
Hylton Performing Arts Center
In-person
The Vienna Boys Choir features boy sopranos and altos ages 8-14. The group’s yuletide program has something for everyone: Baroque classics, contemporary popular hits, Christian hymns, Austrian folk tunes, polkas, waltzes, and more.
2:00 PM
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Game Day at Capitol View Library
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
In-person
A variety of games—including Connect Four, Monopoly, Apples to Apples, and Scrabble—are available for kids, teens, and their families to play Sunday afternoons.
2:00 PM
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ZooLights at the National Zoo
Smithsonian's National Zoo
In-person
This annual festive event features a variety of attractions including light shows, musical performances, inflatable slides, a train ride, and an outdoor market.
5:00 PM
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Watkins Regional Park Festival of Lights
Watkins Regional Park
In-person
Watkins Regional Park brings a little twinkle to the holidays with a drive-thru event featuring dazzling displays of more than 2.5 million lights throughout the park, culminating in a giant, 54-foot LED musical tree.
5:00 PM
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FREE
Georgetown GLOW
Georgetown
In-person
The ninth edition of GLOW returns to winter this year. Set against the backdrop of Georgetown, GLOW is the area's only free, curated outdoor public light art experience.
5:00 PM
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Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run
Cameron Run Regional Park
In-person
Ice & Lights offers a fun, outdoor family experience to see unique holiday lights, take family pictures or selfies with a variety of displays, and take a spin on the outdoor ice rink. The Village opens on November 17, 2023 and ice skating begins on December 1.
5:00 PM
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Kings Dominion WinterFest
Kings Dominion
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Kings Dominion transforms into a winter wonderland with millions of shimmering lights, holiday decor, and lavish displays. The Eiffel Tower becomes a 300-foot-tall Christmas tree, and the fountain on International Street turns into an ice skating rink. The WinterFest Wonderland Parade features...
5:00 PM
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DC Winter Lantern Festival
Lerner Town Square at Tysons II
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Lerner Town Square at Tysons II transforms into a dazzling world of light with over 1,000 Chinese lanterns portraying Chinese myths, legends, and zodiacs; a world of ice including mammoths, polar bears, and penguins; and bounce houses and performance stage.
5:00 PM
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Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens
Brookside Gardens
In-person
Brookside Gardens transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland with over one million colorful lights. The display includes original works depicting animals, flowers, and other natural elements, as well as computerized light displays complete with music and fog.
5:30 PM
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Willard Holiday Caroling
Willard InterContinental Washington, DC
In-person
Each night from 5:30-7:30pm, highly accomplished choral and vocal ensembles from around the DC area perform holiday songs for free at The Willard hotel.
5:30 PM
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Winter City Lights
Winter City Lights
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The largest light show in the DC and Baltimore areas, Winter City Lights is one of the most technologically advanced Christmas light experiences in the US. It includes a 1.5-mile-long trail of Christmas lights and displays through the woods, a 52-foot-high programmable Christmas lights tree and...
5:30 PM
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Gaithersburg Winter Lights Festival
Seneca Creek State Park
In-person
The popular drive-thru winter lights display at Seneca Creek State Park includes more than 450 illuminated displays and beautiful lighted trees.
6:00 PM
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FREE
Light Yards
Yards Park Plaza
In-person
Enjoy a free festive lighting installation in Yards Park. Light Yards 2023 features a community favorite, Swinging Bells. The five, 13-foot tall bells play a jingle as guests swing.
6:00 PM
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Night Before Christmas Train
Strasburg Rail Road
In-person
Experience the excitement of Christmas Eve even when it's not December 24 on this very special one-hour train ride. Listen to the classic poem 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on this journey aboard a decorated holiday train, where drinks and treats are available for purchase.
Various times
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Santa’s Paradise Express
Strasburg Rail Road
In-person
Ride to Paradise, Pennsylvania, and back on this 45-minute train excursion aboard the Strasburg Rail Road. The train is decorated for the holidays, and there are readings of favorite Christmas stories until Santa makes his grand entrance and gives a special gift to all children ages 11 and...
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Santa's Express
West Chester Railroad
In-person
Journey through Chester Creek Valley for a 75-minute ride aboard Santa's Express. Santa greets passengers at the station and joins them for the ride aboard the heated and festively decorated train, so don't forget your camera and Christmas list!
Various times
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The Washington Harbour Ice Rink
The Washington Harbour Ice Rink
In-person
Head to DC's largest outdoor ice rink to enjoy scenic views of the Potomac River, the Kennedy Center, Key Bridge, and historic Georgetown while you glide around the ice. Twinkling snowflakes and decorations light up the rink at night. Penguins for beginner skaters are available for an additional...
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Meadowlark's Winter Walk of Lights
Meadowlark Bontanical Gardens
In-person
Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights is an elegant garden trail decorated with thousands of sparkling lights. The half-mile walk through the enchanting Meadowlark Botanical Gardens features lighted nature themes and animated displays along a paved wheelchair- and stroller-accessible trail. Stay...
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Bull Run Festival of Lights
Bull Run Regional Park
In-person
Families can enjoy 2.5 miles of holiday light displays from the comfort of their own cars, then get out to visit the Holiday Village and carnival complete with rides, a visit with Santa, bonfires, and more.
Various times
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The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker
The Warner Theatre
In-person
This classic ballet has a historic twist this holiday season in one of DC's most iconic theaters, the Warner Theatre. The Washington Ballet's adaptation is set in 1882 Georgetown, with characters that include George Washington, Harriet Tubman, King George III, and others.
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Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion
Reston Town Center
In-person
The ice skating rink at Reston Town Center offers daily public skating. The skate shop has over 500 pairs of skates for rent in both figure and hockey styles, ranging from toddler size 8 through men’s size 15. Beginner skaters can try double-bladed, flat-edge skates to walk across the ice until...
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