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Washington Jewish Film Festival
December 1-11, 2011. The annual event shows films with Jewish themes and encourages a dialogue about a variety of issues.
Candlelight Tours in the Washington, DC Area
Enjoy the festive holiday decor of historic homes by candlelight tour, complete with seasonal music, storytelling and holiday treats.
The National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace
Lighting ceremony - Dec. 1, 2011, 5 p.m. Ellipse near the White House. Visit the National Christmas Tree through Jan. 1.
Holiday Shows in Washington DC
See the schedule of live theatrical holiday performances in the DC area.
ICE! – Christmas at the Gaylord National Resort
through Jan. 8, 2012. The award-winning holiday attraction is a winter wonderland created entirely of 5,000 BLOCKS of ice hand-sculpted by 40 international artisans. New in our region this year, this is an interactive holiday attraction you won't want to miss.
Washington Redskins
Enjoy the football season and cheer for DC's team.
Holiday Craft Shows in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
Find unique gifts for the holidays at a variety of craft shows held in the Washington, DC area.
Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at a Maryland or Virginia Farm
Find Christmas tree farms in the Washington, DC suburbs.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies
Find dates and times for Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in the Washington, DC area.
Nutcracker Performances in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
Enjoy the Christmas holiday classic ballet. The Nutcracker is performed at a variety of theaters, from community theaters in the suburbs to Washington, DC's most formal performing arts centers.
Holiday Concerts in Washington, DC
Find a schedule of holiday concerts of Christmas classics, Hanukkah songs and much more.
Holiday Model Train Exhibits
Toy train displays are a family favorite for the holiday season. Visit these holiday model train exhibits in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Washington DC Area Christmas Light Displays
Celebrate the holiday season with a drive or a stroll through one of the Washington, DC area's spectacle of lights at a local park or along the water in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia.
Best Christmas Events for Kids in the Washington, DC Area
While you are busy preparing for the holiday, be sure to take some time out to make some special Christmas memories with your kids.
National Cathedral Christmas Events
Take a guided tour, hear festive music, make Christmas decorations, or attend a religious service.
Holidays at National Harbor
Enjoy the Christmas tree lighting, nightly light show and weekend holiday market.
Ticonderoga Farms Winter Christmas Festival
Weekends through December 18, 2011. Route 613 (Ticonderoga Road), Chantilly, Virginia. (703) 327-4424. The event includes Breakfast with Santa, hayrides and a wide variety of farm attractions for the whole family.
Washington Craft Show
December 2-4, 2011. Washington Convention Center. The annual craft show features contemporary crafts created by more than 180 artists including metal, leather, basketry, jewelry, ceramics, glass and more.
Downtown DC Holiday Market
December 2-23, 2011. Sidewalk on F Street between 7th and 9th in front of the National Portrait Gallery. Enjoy a unique seasonal shopping marketplace of downtown Washington DC including gift items by more than 180 exhibitors.
Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend
Dec. 2-3, 2011. The holiday parade and family-friendly activities are a traditional favorite of the Alexandria community.
Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Dec 3, 2011. See dozens of festively decorated boats light up the sky along the Potomac River.
Washington DC Historic Home Tours for the Holidays
December 3, 2011, 4-8 p.m. Washington DC. Four historic home museums will open their doors together to celebrate the season with a special "Holidays through History!" Tour. Enjoy festive decorations and music from the Federal period through the Roaring Twenties, and sample seasonal treats.
Christmas at Mount Vernon
Through January 6, 2012. Learn about the Christmas traditions of George Washington and his family, meet historic characters and tour the Mount Vernon Estate by candlelight.
Bethesda's Winter Wonderland
Dec. 2-3, 2011. See a variety of entertainment and performances, a live ice sculpting presentation and a visit from Santa Claus.
Manassas Christmas Parade
Dec. 3, 2011. Old Town Manassas, VA celebrates the holiday season with a parade including floats, local celebrities, live performances, marching bands, animated characters, giant balloons and more.
Middleburg Hunt and Christmas Parade
Dec. 3, 2011. Middleburg, VA. Enjoy a unique holiday event in Virginia's horse country.
Norwegian Christmas at Union Station in Washington, DC
Enjoy a holiday model train, Christmas tree lighting ceremony, a Norwegian bazaar and holiday performances.
Christmas in Old Town Alexandria
The holiday season in Old Town Alexandria is magical with historic streets decorated brightly for the holidays, entertainers on street corners, colorful shop windows and lots of fun activities.
Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 6, 2011, 5:00 p.m. West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Listen to holiday music by a section of The United States Marine Band (The President's Own), and carols sung by the Congressional Chorus.
Pearl Harbor Day
Dec. 7, 2011. Wreath-laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC at 1 p.m.
DAR Open House
Dec. 7, 2011, 5:30-8 p.m. Visit with Santa, caroling and evening tours of historic period rooms decorated for the holidays.
Merriment in Georgetown
December 9-20, 2011. Georgetown, Washington DC. One of the city's most treasured communities will host two weeks of festive holiday events.
The Living Christmas Tree
December 9-11, 2011. Riverdale Baptist Church, 1177 Largo Road, Upper Marlboro, MD. This unique annual performance features a 30-foot-tall steel structure that holds an 80-person choir. The family-friendly show inspires the celebration of Christmas through musical performances and dramatic scenes.
Annapolis Christmas Lights Boat Parade
Dec. 10, 2011, 6-8 p.m. Eastport Yacht Club Parade of Lights. Annapolis City Harbor. Enjoy a parade of lights when more than 70 power and sailboats show off their holiday decorations. See more about Christmas Events in Annapolis
Leesburg Holiday Parade and Festival
Dec. 10, 2011, 10 a.m. Catch your Christmas spirit and bring the whole family to see Santa and his friends parade down King Street, through the heart of historic Leesburg.
Kwanzaa Events in the Washington, DC Area
Find special holiday events around the region.
Arlington Wreath Laying Ceremony
Dec. 11, 2010. Holiday wreaths adorn 5,000 headstones at Arlington National Cemetery.
Santarchy DC
Dec. 17, 2011. A fun, quirky holiday event that is held in major cities around the world! Hundreds of Santas visit major sites around Washington DC and spread their holiday cheer.
Hanukkah Events in the Washington, DC Area
Hanukkah December 20-27, 2011. Find special events celebrating the holiday in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
The Water-skiing Santa
Dec. 24, 2011, 1 p.m. This unusual annual event features a water-skiing Santa, flying elves, the Jet-skiing Grinch, and Frosty the Snowman performing on the Potomac River.
Ten Things to Do on Christmas Day
Although not everyone celebrates the holiday, most businesses and attractions are closed on December 25th. Find out what's open on this day.
Candlelight Tour of Historic Houses of Worship
December 26, 2011, 4-9 p.m. Frederick, Maryland. More than a dozen churches open their doors to the public for special programs, angelic choirs, and nativity scenes celebrating religious diversity and local history.
Military Bowl (Previously Named the EagleBank Bowl)
Dec. 28, 2011. RFK Stadium. Washington DC's college football bowl game benefits the United Service Organizations.
New Year's Eve Celebrations in the Washington, DC Area
Check out these suggestions of ways to ring in the New Year in Washington, DC, Maryland or Virginia.
First Nights and Family Friendly New Years Eve Events
Ring in the New Year at a family-oriented, non-alcohol event in Maryland or Virginia.
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