Don’t miss out on the holiday fun in DC this December. Read on below for our favorite holiday events happening in Washington, DC this year.
Enchant DC
Nov 24 – Dec 31
Nationals Park – 1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington DC
Don’t miss the world’s largest Christmas light maze and village. You’ll be enchanted by the light maze, go skating on the ice trail, wander through the Nordic-inspired Christmas market, and you can even meet Santa! Purchase your tickets here.
National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov 30
The Ellipse at The White House, Washington DC
The annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse features live musical performances and the lighting of the large tree as well as the 58 smaller trees representing the US states and territories each featuring ornaments created by students. If you miss the lighting ceremony, you can still see the tree every evening from December 2 – January 1. November 1: Free ticket lottery opens at 10am. November 8: Free ticket lottery closes at 3pm. November 15: Results of ticket lottery announced. Enter the lottery here!
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The District’s Holiday Boat Parade
Dec 2, 6-9pm
The Wharf DC – 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington DC
Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over 60 beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. Event details here.
Winter Festival & Christmas Tree Sale
Dec 2, 10am-4pm
US National Arboretum – 2400 R St NE, Washington DC
Holiday market and family activities. Get directions here.
National Menorah on the Ellipse
Dec 7
The Ellipse at The White House, Washington DC
Watch as the giant menorah is lit and celebrate with musical performances and special guests including the President and Vice President. Visitors will also be able to grab some latkes, donuts, and dreidels during the free event. Tickets will be available to the public on November 10th at 5pm. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
NSO: A Holiday Pops! With Norm Lewis
Dec 9, 2-4pm
The Kennedy Center – 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC
Get ready to sing along, laugh, and embrace the magic of the season at the hottest holiday bash in town! Warm your spirit with a sparking celebration as Norm Lewis lights up the festively lit halls. Purchase tickets here.
Candlelight Holiday Special: The Nutcracker and More
Dec 13, 6:30pm & Dec 21, 9pm
The Howard Theatre – 620 T St NW, Washington, DC
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington D.C. Get your tickets now to discover Holiday-inspired music and more at The Howard Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.
For more on holiday events in Alexandria click here for the month of November and here for the month of December.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – The Ghosts of Christmas Eve
Dec 14, 7-11pm
Capital One Arena – 601 F St NW, Washington, DC
Celebrate Christmas with Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s allegorical rock opera, in a story of a runaway girl who turns her life around on a snowy Christmas Eve. Purchase tickets here.
A Family Christmas at the Kennedy Center
Dec 24, 11am
The Kennedy Center – 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC
Don’t miss this magical holiday experience– join in on the merry tour of Christmas favorites that will have the whole family singing all the way home. Expect a visit from Santa, Frosty, and Rudolph! This one-hour concert is perfect for children ages 5 and up. Purchase tickets here.
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