Day of the Dead Festival
October 31-November 1, 2009. Day of the Dead / Los Días de los Muertos is a Mexican custom honoring and remembering those who have died. Find a few celebrations around the Washington DC area.
Kids Euro Festival
Through November 10, 2009. The event staged through the cooperation of the 27 Washington-based European Union embassies and more than a dozen major local cultural institutions will include more than 150 free performances around the city. Geared to children ages six through twelve.
Distribution of Tickets for the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 4-6, 2009. New lottery system. Don't miss this wonderful holiday tradition in Washington, DC!
Washington Craft Show
November 6-8, 2009. 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.
Metropolitan Cooking & Entertaining Show
November 7-8, 2009. Washington Convention Center. Attend a consumer event focusing on food and entertaining with more than 150 exhibitors including specialty food companies, caterers, party planners, personal chefs, kitchen planners and appliance manufacturers.
FotoWeek DC
November 7-14, 2009. The second annual celebration of photography in Washington, DC, will feature programs including a photo contest and juried exhibition, gallery openings, lectures, educational workshops, portfolio reviews, book signings and more.
Veterans Day
November 11, 2009. Honor American veterans at a wreath-laying ceremony at one of these monuments in Washington, DC.
Museum Shop Around at Strathmore
November 12-15, 2009. Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Shop at 16 museum shops under one roof at the Mansion at Strathmore, 10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, Maryland (301) 581-5100. Admission: $8.
Holiday Craft Shows
Throughout the month of November, you will find lots of arts and crafts shows ideal for shopping for unique holiday gifts. Find here a variety of craft shows in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Taste of Dupont
November 17, 2009. Sample the cuisine of several restaurants in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC.
ICE! – Christmas at the Gaylord National Resort
November 19, 2009 - January 10, 2010. The award-winning holiday attraction is a winter wonderland created entirely of 5,000 BLOCKS of ice weighing 1.5 MILLION POUNDS! hand-sculpted by 40 international artisans and kept at a chilling nine degrees Fahrenheit. New in our region this year, this is an interactive holiday attraction you won't want to miss.
Governor's Ball at Gadsby's Tavern Museum
November 21, 2009, 8-11 p.m. Celebrate an evening at Gadsby's Tavern in the year 1779 with Virginia Governor Thomas Jefferson. The night will include a private dinner with the Governor and then a ball, featuring a variety of English Country Dances, live music, dessert collation, and a cash bar. Reservations are required.
Help the Homeless Walk - Washington, DC
November 21, 2009. National Mall. Help raise awareness and funds to help the homeless in DC while enjoying a 3 mile walk around the city.
Presidential Turkey Pardon
Each year, the President pardons a turkey and spares its life in celebration of Thanksgiving. See photos!
Thanksgiving Parades
Attend the annual Thanksgiving parades in Reston, Virginia and Silver Spring Maryland.
Thanksgiving Weekend in the Washington, DC Area
Thanksgiving weekend kicks off the holiday season and many wonderful activities and events begin in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Here are some ideas of fun things to do during the Thanksgiving weekend.
Black Friday in Washington DC
November 27, 2009. The day after Thanksgiving is the busiest shopping day of the year. Many stores open early and offer big sales for the holidays. See the schedule of store openings in the DC area.
Nutcracker Performances
Enjoy the Christmas holiday classic ballet at a theater in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia. Schedules vary, but many theatres begin their performances in late November.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia
Find dates and times for Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies in the 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 in Maryland or Virginia.
Norwegian Christmas at Union Station in Washington, DC
Throughout the holiday season enjoy Union Station's Holiday Model Train, a Norwegian Bazaar, and holiday performances.
Sales Tax Holiday
November 27 - December 6, 2009. Save 5.75 percent sales tax when shopping in Washington, DC for holiday gifts.
City of Alexandria Holiday Tree Lighting
November 27, 2009, 7-9 p.m. Musical entertainment with a visit from Santa Claus in Market Square, 301 King St. (703) 838-4844
Christmas at Mount Vernon
November 27, 2009-January 6, 2010. Learn about the Christmas traditions of George Washington and his family, meet historic characters and tour the Mount Vernon Estate by candlelight.
National Harbor Christmas Tree Lighting
November 27, 2009, 5-7 p.m. Waterfront Plaza, National Harbor, Maryland. The waterfront community will kick off the holiday season by lighting up the sky with fireworks and a 65ft Christmas tree decorated with 20,000 lights. Sip some hot chocolate and enjoy story-telling, an ornament-making workshop and holiday music.
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