ICE! that includes “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
The ICE! exhibit at Gaylord Nationwide this 12 months is that includes “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
WASHINGTON – The vacation season is in full swing and FOX 5 has your information to the perfect sights and occasions happening within the D.C. space to have fun!
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Seasons Greenings 2024
The U.S. Botanic Backyard’s annual vacation show featured mannequin trains, festive lights, poinsettias and D.C. landmarks constituted of vegetation.
Nov. 28 via Jan. 5 | U.S. Botanic Backyard
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free
Extra info right here.
Vacation Boat Parade at The Wharf
Watch greater than 60 embellished boats go by the Wharf and revel in decoration adorning, vacation karaoke, household photographs with Santa and reside music.
Dec. 7 | The Wharf
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free
Extra info right here.
Rejoice Kwanzaa
The Anacostia Neighborhood Museum will probably be celebrating Kwanzaa with a multi-day program that includes occasions resembling a conventional candle-lighting ceremony, an African Dance Workshop and a household reminiscence field workshop.
Dec. 26 – Jan 1 | Anacostia Neighborhood Museum
1 p.m.
Free
Extra info right here.
Miracle at Dying Punch
Two ranges of the beloved Adams Morgan bar Dying Punch will probably be embellished for the vacation season. Take pleasure in themed cocktails, just like the Christmapolitan or a Snowball Outdated-Customary.
Nov. 27 – Dec. 31 | Dying Punch
5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Free
Extra info right here.
Sippin’ Santa at Black Whiskey
If “Christmas Island” is your favourite music this time of 12 months, head to the Sippin Santa pop-up at Black Whiskey in Northwest D.C. Take pleasure in tropical Christmas drinks and retro Christmas decor on the 14th Road favourite.
Nov. 29 – Dec. 31 | Black Whiskey
5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Free
Extra info here.
Ice Rink on the Sculpture Backyard
Strap in your skates for a basic D.C. Christmas expertise on the Nationwide Mall.
Nov. 23 – Mar. 2
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday – Thursday
11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday
$12 for adults, $6 skate rental
Extra info right here.
Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Vacation Step Present
Watch the world’s first vacation present highlighting the African American custom of stepping, in response to Step Afrika! Meet buddies from the Arctic Kingdom together with DJ Nutcracker.
Dec. 13 via Dec. 22 | Enviornment Stage
Showtimes rely upon date chosen
$56 – $115
Extra info right here.
GMCW Vacation Present
The Homosexual Males’s Refrain of Washington D.C.’s annual Vacation Present is a pleasant and joyous musical celebration. The present options performances from the total Refrain, soloists and GenOUT Youth Refrain.
Dec. 7, Dec. 14 and Dec. 15 | Lincoln Theatre
Instances rely upon date chosen
$25 – $65
Extra info right here.
Navidad Flamenca
Rejoice the vacations with Spanish music and dancing, that includes the Furia Flamenca Dance firm and reside musicians.
Dec. 14 | Atlas Performing Arts Middle
4:00 p.m. and seven:00 p.m.
$40
Extra info right here.
A Chocolate Metropolis Nutcracker
Black Leaves Dance Firm re-imagines “The Nutcracker” in a “love letter to Pan-Africanism, the LGBTQIA neighborhood, and the celebration of household.”
Dec. 7 & 8 | Atlas Performing Arts Middle
6:00 p.m. & 4:00 p.m.
$29
Extra info right here.
Fiesta de los Reyes Magos
Rejoice Three Kings Day on the Gala Hispanic Theatre! Kicking off with a parade that includes the Three Kings and reside animals, adopted by a present that includes native musicians and dance troupes.
Jan. 5 | Gala Hispanic Theatre
1:30 p.m.
Free
Extra info right here.
Pleasure on the Avenue
This vacation pop-up bar is serving up festive cocktails, late night time snacks, and attractive bites.
November 23 – January 5 | 2312 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, VA 22301
Solar. – Weds. 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Thurs. – Sat. 4 p.m. – 12 am.
Free
Extra info right here.
Alexandria Vacation Boat Parade of Lights
The twenty fourth annual boat parade options dozens of brightly lit boats cruising alongside one mile of the Potomac River shoreline. Guests can take pleasure in dockside festivities in Waterfront Park, together with a pop-up beer backyard from Port Metropolis Brewing Firm, meals, actions and extra.
Dec. 7 | Outdated City Alexandria Waterfront
2 – 9 p.m.
Free
Extra info right here.
Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
Head over to Mount Vernon and revel in a night stuffed with actions. Guests can go on a mansion tour, take pleasure in wintry lights, and beautiful vacation fireworks over the Potomac River.
Dec. 20 – 22 | Mount Vernon
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Adults $55+ | Youth $33+
Extra info right here.
Vacation Market and LEGO Show
Take pleasure in a lot of vacation actions in Purcellville, from a vacation market to an in depth Lego show. Guests will even be capable to take pleasure in an annual vacation lights tour.
Dec. 14 | Bush Tabernacle
12 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Free
Extra info right here.
2024 Hillsboro Vacation House Strolling Tour
Be part of a vacation custom with a strolling tour in historic Hillsboro, see decorations, historic houses with self-guided and guided choices!
Dec. 14 | 37098 Charles City Pike Hillsboro, VA 20132
10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
$16 – $25
Extra info right here.
The Nutcracker with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Take pleasure in a winter wonderland of dancing snowflakes, sweet canes, a ginger bread home, and sugar plum fairies within the timeless vacation favourite, The Nutcracker.
Dec. 21 & 22 | Middle for the Arts at George Mason College
4 p.m.
$44+
Extra info right here.
Westpost Out of doors Ice Skating at Nationwide Touchdown
Pentagon Row’s 7,200 sq. foot ice rink is now the most important outside rink in Northern Virginia and the second-largest within the state! Benefit from the outside dual-sided stone hearth and lots of retailers, eating places and a espresso store.
November – March | 1201 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA 22202
Hours differ
Adults: $13, youngsters: $12, Seniors: $10, $6 skate rental
Extra info right here.
Ice Skating at Reston City Middle
Skate, hop and bounce whereas skating on the Reston City Middle rink! The Ice Skating Pavilion is open seasonally from early November-mid-March, providing public skating on daily basis and prolonged hours for all Holidays.
November – March | 1818 Discovery Road, Reston, VA 20190
Hours differ
Adults: $11, Youngsters (12 and below): $9, Senior (55+): $9, Navy: $9, Skate Leases: $7
Extra info right here.
Ice Skating at Potomac City Middle
Winter magic awaits you on the Stonebridge Ice Rink at Potomac City Middle. After hitting the ice, store or dine at one of many many shops or eating places within the middle.
Now – Feb. 23 | 14900 Potomac City Pl., Woodbridge, VA 22191
Hours differ
Adults: $10, Youngsters: (12 and below): $9, Senior/Navy: $9, Skate Leases: $6
Extra info right here.
Ashburn Ice Home
12 months-round | 21595 Smith Change Rd., Ashburn, VA 20147
Hours differ
$9
Extra info right here.
Holly Trolley Fest
Take a look at the Nationwide Capital Trolley Museum’s mannequin railroad vacation show and watch a reside steam show. Santa and Mrs. Claus will even be in attendance and you may trip with them on the museum’s historic avenue automobiles.
November 30 – December 22 | Nationwide Capital Trolley Museum
Saturdays & Sundays 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
$10 – $12
Extra info right here.
Christmas on the Harbor
So much is happening at Nationwide Harbor for the Holidays together with a Nightly Tree Mild Present (from sundown – 9 p.m.) and fireworks on Saturdays at about 5:30 p.m. These are on prime of vacation courses, procuring, vacation motion pictures, free scorching chocolate and far more.
Nov. 9 – Dec. 28 | Nationwide Harbor
Hours Differ
Extra info right here.
Christmas at Gaylord Nationwide
This “Charlie Brown Christmas” themed “ICE!” expertise is a stunning, immersive, story-driven vacation showplace full with larger-than-life ice sculptures, thrilling frozen slides, and awe-inspiring tunnels.
Nov. 15 – Dec. 28 | Gaylord Nationwide
Varied Instances between 9 a.m. – 8:45 p.m.
$25.99-$43.99
Extra info right here.
Christmas in St. Michaels Talbot Road Parade
Calling all Chesapeakes! Get the vacation season began by marching within the Christmas in St. Michaels Parade!
Dec 14 | Talbot Road from Perry Cabin south to Seymour Avenue
10:30 a.m.
Extra info right here.
The Polar Categorical Practice Journey
The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad is bringing a vacation basic to life!
All aboard the Polar Categorical Practice Journey this Christmas season. Impressed by the hit film, this vacation expertise involves life while you and your loved ones take a trip on The Polar Categorical. Set to the music of the movement image soundtrack, households will love their journey to the North Pole, full with scorching chocolate and cookies served previous to boarding the practice. There will probably be singing, dancing, and a studying of The Polar Categorical. Attendees are inspired to put on their favourite pajamas and take part on the magic. This family-friendly occasion presents enjoyable for all ages simply exterior Frederick County! Leap proper into the story as we journey from both Cumberland or Frostburg to the North Pole to see St. Nick himself. All passengers will probably be offered a scorching chocolate and a cookie plus they’ll obtain a particular commemorative silver sleigh bell.
Nov. 29 – Dec. 24
Varied occasions
$40+
Extra info right here.
The thirty sixth Annual Puppet Nutcracker
Hear the story of The Nutcracker via puppetry and built-in with Puppet Co. nursery rhymes. Plus, benefit from the music of the Arlington Symphony Orchestra.
Nov. 26 via Dec. 31 | The Puppet Co. Playhouse
Varied hours
$15
Extra info right here.
