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Holiday Scavenger Hunt, Display Viewing Offer Family Fun In Del Ray
Here are some ideas for family entertainment around Christmas, including a scavenger hunt with a chance to win local business gift cards.
ALEXANDRIA, VA — Many things will be closed for the Christmas holiday, but there's still a chance to get out and have fun with the family in Del Ray. A scavenger hunt and visiting holiday displays are several options for entertainment.
The Del Ray Business Association is hosting a Holiday Art Scavenger Hunt through Jan. 1. Participants will use clues to find up to 40 answers in the painted holiday windows at Del Ray businesses.
Participants can print out a clue sheet or pick up clues at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square (Mount Vernon and Oxford Avenues). When participants submit at least 25 completed answers in the snowman's mouth at Pat Miller Neighborhood Square, they will be entered in a drawing. Five winners will be chosen to receive a $50 gift card to their favorite Del Ray business. Entries must be received by Jan. 1.
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Another option for holiday fun is visiting the entries for the Del Ray Citizens Association's Holiday Decorating Contest. Voting for the ended on Tuesday, and winners of the best home and business displays will be announced on Christmas Eve Saturday.
Residents can visit displays anytime during the holiday season. A map of business and home displays is available here.
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For more holiday fun, head over to the Alexandria waterfront for the annual Waterskiing Santa show at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve Saturday. The show, featuring Santa and other Christmas characters waterskiing on the Potomac River, can be viewed in and around Waterfront Park at the foot of King Street. Don't miss the pre-show at 12:30 p.m. If you can't make it, the show will also be available through Facebook Live.
Ice & Lights, a winter lights display at Cameron Run Regional Park, will be open on Christmas. There are various photo ops at the attraction, along with food and retail stands and an optional ice skating add-on. Hours are 5 p.m .to 10 p.m., including on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
If you have any other ideas for things to do during the holidays, let us know in the comments.
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