All Weekend
is 2.5 miles of illuminated holiday lights with a carnival, rides, refreshments and Santa.
in downtown D.C. is in its 15th season of a winter wonderland of exhibitors, arts and artisans, performers, vendors, festive shopping, seasonal music, treats and more.
听at Baltimore鈥檚 Inner Harbor is a must-see holiday destination where the magic of an authentic German Christmas market is brought to life with vendors, food, arts, crafts, music, dance and more through the weekend.
is a holiday tradition featuring festive events daily, holiday-themed activities, a dinner tour, demos, music and fireworks.
is a Christmas light maze and market at Nationals Park featuring an ice skating trail, Santa’s Landing and a holiday market with 60+ vendors and food.
has begun at the National Zoo. More than 500,000 lights transform the zoo into a winter wonderland with live music, tasty treats and holiday shopping.
听begins this weekend and runs through the holiday season with 11 art installations over 31 nights of outdoor art with shopping, dining and special events.
ARTECHOUSE听new exhibit 听is a magical journey of the aurora borealis powered by creative technology in an immersive interactive world of art and lights in an enchanted wonderland.
presents the exhibit “Becoming Jane,” a multimedia, hands-on exhibit celebrating the extraordinary life work of Dr. Jane Goodall. The event features a 3D simulation and hologram.
at the Gaylord shows a Christmas fable brought to life with breathtaking artistry, music and showmanship.
at the Gaylord National Harbor, as part of Christmas on the Potomac, presents a winter wonderland of ice sculptures, slides, self-guided tours, treats and more.
at the B&O Railroad Museum will have a monthlong holiday celebration with Santa train rides, entertainment and family fun activities.
The National Portrait Gallery has the annual exhibit , showcasing 25 portraits of individuals impacting art, business, fashion, medicine, music and social justice.
is closing Dec. 31. See exhibits showcasing the power of a free press during some of the most turbulent and captivating times.
Arena Stage has ” continuing this weekend. Experience the Tony Award-winning musical.
Folger Shakespeare Library presents “,” the Tony-winning best play highlighting the eccentric prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his destructive rival.
Arena Stage presents ,“ the Tony Award-winning playwright’s heartwarming story of two strangers who met by letter during World War ll.
The Warner Theatre hosts ,” a seasonal tradition. Set in historic 1882 Georgetown to Tchaikovsky鈥檚 magical score, Sunday’s performance is Family Day.
Signature Theatre presents “,” an upbeat, fun, soulful yuletide treat offering a smooth groove for the holiday season.
National Theatre presents “ the Tony and Grammy-winning true-life musical phenomenon, tracing the story of Frankie Valli, from the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, at various times this weekend.
The Kennedy Center presents the听听the ultimate holiday cheer with stellar soloists and The Washington Chorus at various showtimes this weekend.
The Kennedy Center presents the musical “,” at various showtimes through this weekend.
Cathedral Choral Society: at the Washington National Cathedral is a holiday tradition with festive singalongs at various showtimes this weekend.
at the Manassas is a magical family fun time with holiday music, miniature train displays, treats and more through the weekend.
at The Theater at MGM National Harbor is a Yuletide circus with holiday-themed stunts and acrobatics in the ultimate family fun show at various times this weekend.
in Vienna is a dazzling, magical stroll of lights and holiday displays with holiday treats, snacks and more.
at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center will be playing some of the greatest hits at various showtimes this holiday season.
at Yards Park in the Southwest Waterfront is a family-friendly holiday destination and celebration of light featuring an Airship Orchestra, interactive lights and more, tucked away near shopping and dining.
Holly Trolley Fest: includes museum tours with trains and animated displays, hands-on activities a Winter Wonder Garden and more through the weekend.
at Sandy Point State Park features a two-mile scenic drive with 70 animated, illuminating displays with a scavenger hunt, 3D surprise and more through the weekend.
at Merriweather Post Pavilion is a time-honored holiday tradition with over 300,000 lights and displays through the weekend.
Saturday, Dec. 21
at the Black Cat is one of D.C.鈥檚 longest running holiday markets with a mix of crafters, record dealers, great coffee and live music.
in downtown Frederick, Maryland, offers live music, shopping, dining, holiday lights, caroling and more.
in downtown Silver Spring: shop with carolers and performers with holiday readings, treats, lights and more.
: Art meets fashion with local artists, crafters and designers in an outdoor market with food, performers and more.
in Seat Pleasant, Maryland will have live music, DJ, games, ice skating, snow, treats and more.
at the College Park Aviation Museum invites you to see fascinating displays and models with learning at the same time.
in Old Town Market Square will feature craft vendors, lights, festive music, treats and more.
Choral Arts Society of Washington presents , a music matinee at the Kennedy Center.
with the American Pops Orchestra in Gaithersburg will feature a silent film screening of 鈥淭he Night Before Christmas,鈥� with live orchestration for two separate matinees for all ages.
: walk the grounds of ancient dinosaurs at this unique site in Laurel, Maryland, with fossils, reconstructions and dig to make discoveries.
Hazy Center hosts the an alternate reality game for families set in the thrilling era of early space flight.
in Alexandria is a winter wonderland ice rink with music, treats and a magical holiday lights display.
Saturday night
听hosts Baltimore鈥檚 R&B, funk, soul singer with听A Very Maysa Christmas.
听has funk, jam, electro band听Litz with Radii.
At it鈥檚 rapper, songwriter Garrett Zoukis with Indica, Otis Blvck and Cam Wells.
The Fillmore hosts a user-generated concert with (21+).
Rams Head On Stage presents jazz, soul, pop with in a CD Release Party.
Jammin鈥� Java hosts a
The Howard Theatre hosts Texas indie-poppers stripped down acoustic.
Strathmore presents the best party music ever with and the National Philharmonic performance of听.
City Winery presents an 80s icon with .
At the Song Byrd Cafe it鈥檚 the DC alt-pop sound of .
Tally Ho Theatre hosts local indie-rockers .
Hill Country Live has Nashville鈥檚 with Easy Honey.
At Blues Alley it’s the smooth, funk keys of .
The Soundry presents Baltimore鈥檚 music stew of rock, soul, R&B with听.
Sunday, Dec. 22
at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton is a display of more than a million dazzling lights and displays with treats and a magical train display.
at the Sandy Spring Museum will feature unique shopping with one of kind gift pieces with demos, readings and more.
St. Clement鈥檚 Island Museum is a family-friendly holiday fun exhibit of antiques, collectibles, train displays in a unique museum setting.
on the Mall is a celebration with music and entertainment, kids activities, holiday treats and more.
The Washington Chorus presents at the Kennedy Center with two separate matinee performances celebrating this holiday season.
DAR Constitution Hall hosts the with a family matinee.
Sunday night
The Birchmere presents featuring William 鈥淪mooth鈥� Wardlow.
Rams Head On Stage hosts Grammy winner (with a separate matinee show).
Strathmore听presents the National Philharmonic: .
U Street Music Hall has Ethiopian hip-hop/reggae with with Holy Slizz5, Mereba, Was Nebyu, ccb and more.
City Winery has Go-Go with .
The Song Byrd Cafe hosts local rapper .
Hill Country Live presents singer-songwriter .
At Blues Alley it’s the smooth, funk keys of .
