Holiday Activities For Families Abound In DC, NoVA Region

All of the hustle and bustle leading up to holiday week are behind you, now it's time to go out in the community and see what activities your family can find to enjoy. Whether it's viewing light displays, listening to music or even going for a hike, there's plenty to do across Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia.

Here's a list of some of the activities out there for you to enjoy:

TUESDAY/DEC. 24-SUNDAY/DEC. 29

Enchant Christmas

4:30-10:30 p.m., at Nationals Park, 1500 S. Capitol St. S.E., Washington

Everyone can enjoy holiday magic at Enchant. General admission includes full access to the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze, a food and Christmas Market experience featuring more than 60 vendors, Santa’s Landing, Kid Zone, and the Ice Skating Trail. Kids up to the age of 3 are free!

TUESDAY/DEC. 24-WEDNESDAY/JAN. 1

ZooLights

5-9 p.m., at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington

Every night through Jan. 1, join the thousands of visitors to the Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute to enjoy light installations, live musical performances and tasty winter treats. Free.

Winter Walk of Lights in Vienna

5:30 p.m. at Meadowlark Gardens, 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna

Bring the family out to enjoy the magical Winter Walk of Lights at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens in Vienna. Every year from mid-November until just after New Year’s Day, the garden is transformed into a half-mile, animated walk of lights. Revisit perennial favorites such as the Lakeside Lights, the Fountain of Lights, and the Holiday Nature Walk. Purchase tickets ahead of time.

TUESDAY/DEC. 24 - Friday/DEC. 27

Ice & Lights at Cameron Run

5-10 p.m., at Cameron Run Regional Park, 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Alexandria

The winter wonderland features an ice rink, beautifully lit photo ops, music and more. Visitors will be able to grab a slice of pizza and roast marshmallows over the fire pits. Purchase tickets ahead of time.

Christmas Eve Dinner

6-9 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City, 1250 S. Hayes St., Arlington

Take a break from the stress of holiday cooking and allow our Chef to create a festive dining experience in fyve Restaurant Lounge. $89 per adult | $119 with wine pairing | $40 per child ages four to 10.

WEDNESDAY/DEC. 25

Christmas Day Brunch

10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd., Tysons

Start off the holiday by gathering family and friends for an expansive Christmas Day brunch. $119/person exclusive of tax and gratuity. $45/child (4-12 years), exclusive of tax and gratuity.

Fitness Hike & Run

12-3 p.m., at Fletcher's Cove Boathouse, 4940 Canal Road, N.W.

Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, you can still squeeze in some fun exercise on Christmas Day. Meet at noon by the pedestrian bridge over the C&O Canal to Fletcher's Cove Boathouse.

ICE! featuring Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas!

6:30 p.m., at The Gaylord National, National Harbor

The must-see holiday attraction is back! ICE! featuring the 1957 Dr. Seuss classic, How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Watch how the Grinch tries to steal Christmas from the Whos of Who-ville through interactive ice sculptures and displays. From $25 Child/$33 Adult

THURSDAY/DEC. 26

Concert: Seasonal Music at the Garden

8-9 p.m., at the Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanical Gardens, 100 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington

Listen to festive seasonal music while exploring Season’s Greenings: America’s Gardens. Limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free.

2019 Chanukah Festival - Chabad Lubavitch of Alexandria-Arlington

6:30 p.m., at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria

Come and share in the spirit and Joy of Chanukah at The Grand Chanukah Menorah Lighting in Old Town Alexandria.

Encore Creativity for Older Adults Holiday Concert

6-7 p.m., at The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St. N.W., Washington

Encore Chorale and Encore Rocks, the dynamic ensembles created specifically for adults over 55, will return to the John F. Kennedy Center for an evening of crowd-pleasing holiday music in the Concert Hall.

THURSDAY/DEC. 26-TUESDAY/DEC. 31

Multimedia play: Hear Me Say My Name

11:30 a.m.-12:05 p.m., at the National Museum of the American Indian, Independence Ave. S.W., Washington

This original, multimedia play was created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Discovery Theater. It tackles America’s assumptions about American Indians. Free.

FRIDAY/DEC. 27

All I Wanted for Christmas Was Affordable Insulin

12-4 p.m at the National Mall, Constitution & Independence Avenues

Meet on the National Mall fro Street Theater, Story Telling and Healthcare Suggestion Box solicitations.

ACM Kwanzaa Celebration

11 a.m.-2 p.m., at THEARC: Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus, 1901 Mississippi Ave. S.E., Washington

Bring the entire family for the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum's annual Kwanzaa celebration, featuring an energetic and interactive introduction to Kwanzaa with Melvin Deal African Heritage Dancers & Drummers.

Holiday Light Spectacular

4:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m., at Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave. N.W., Washington

This event showcases live music, an indoor light show in the Cathedral, and a screening of the 1982 animated film “The Snowman,” accompanied by a performance of the movie’s soundtrack by a live orchestra. The event is ticketed and open to the public. Tickets available here.

SATURDAY/DEC. 28

Marvel in Washington D.C.-Excelsior! Photoshoot

10 a.m. at the National Mall, Constitution & Independence Avenues

Join other Marvel Comics fans in honoring Stan "the Man" Lee in Washington, D.C. on what would have been his 97th birthday by taking a group photo.

The Best Man Holiday (Film)

3:20-5 p.m. at the Smithsonian Museum of American History, 1300 Constitution Ave. N.W., Washington

When college friends reunite after 15 years over the Christmas holidays, they discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be reignited.

Holiday Movies Presented by Chase- Love Actually (Film)

3:30 p.m., at National Harbor, Fort Washington

Enjoy a holiday movie on the plaza. Complimentary popcorn provided by Chase and the first 100 guests will receive a Chase blanket.

Fireworks Presented by Chase

5:30 p.m., at National Harbor, Fort Washington

Celebrate the holidays with a spectacular fireworks display.

SUNDAY/DEC. 29

Chanukah Festival

4:30-6 p.m., Mosaic District, 2910 District Ave., Fairfax

It’s Chanukah time – and we’re bringing the celebration to you! Join us as we light the candles, sing songs, enjoy entertainment, feast on sufganiyot (donuts), and spin the dreidel and more!

MONDAY/DEC. 30

Winter Break Day Camps - Splatter

9 a.m.- 3 p.m., at Jane Franklin Dance, 3700 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington

Get "artful" with drawing, coloring and designs on paper and with movement to express the emotions associated with colors.

TUESDAY/DEC. 31

Concert: Seasonal Music at the Garden

6-8 p.m., at the Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanical Gardens, 100 Maryland Ave. S.W., Washington

Samovar has performed an exciting mix of Russian, Ukrainian, and Gypsy (Romani) folk music in the Washington, D.C. area since 1996. Besides the U.S. Botanical Garden, performance venues include the Hillwood Museum, the Russian and Ukrainian Embassies, the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage, and many, many church bazaars. Limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free.

FRIDAY/JAN. 3

Winter Break Mini Camp/Play in a Day

9 A.M.- 3 P.M., at Encore Stage & Studio, 4000 Lorcom Lane, Arlington

Are you ready for a challenge? Students in third-fifth grade will work together to create a brand new play in just one camp day! Using their imaginations, students will develop the script and story, create the setting, and star in the show. This never before seen production will be performed at the end of the day for family and friends.

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