Norwegian Christmas at Union Station in Washington, DC

What better way to end a full day of holiday shopping than to enjoy the sights and sounds of Union Station's well-decked halls? Listen to entertainment throughout the season and enjoy an incredible holiday train...And don't forget to see the three exterior signature wreaths!

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Model Train Opening

November 25, 2008
All Aboard...Come see Union Station's Holiday Model Train as it winds its way through the mountains and fjords of Norway. Join the Marines, Mayor, City Officials and the Ambassador of Norway as they jumpstart the train in an official launching ceremony and kick off the Toys for Tots donation drive with the first toy donation of the holiday season.

Toys for Tots Donations

November 25 through Christmas

Train Operating Hours

November 25 through December
Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 7 pm
Sunday, Noon - 6 pm

Official Tree Lighting Ceremony

November 25, 2008 - 6 pm
Officials from Washington DC accept the 30-foot tree as a gift from the Royal Norwegian Embassy and the people of Norway. Join the Norwegian Embassy and DC as the 8,000 lights on Washington's official holiday tree are lit and enjoy live music performances.

Norwegian Bazaar

December 5 - 6, 2008. Friday 10 am - 7 pm, Saturday 10 am - 3:30 pm
Need a Norwegian treat? Head for the Norwegian Holiday Bazaar where you can find everything from holiday ornaments, sweaters and waffle irons to handmade crafts andtraditional Norwegian cookies and cakes.

Festive Holiday Performances Throughout December

Enjoy holiday performances in front of the beautifully decorated, 30-foot Norwegian Christmas Tree.

Union Station is located at 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE., Washington, DC and has a Metro stop on the Red Line. Union Station Retail Hours are Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sunday, Noon - 6:00 pm. The Union Station parking garage is open 24 hours. Pay one dollar ($1.00) for two hour parking with store validation. For more information: call (202) 289-1908.