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Advent Wreath Making Workshop

Christ Child Society Opportunity Shop 1427 Wisconsin Ave., NW, Washington, D.C., United States

Christ Child Society welcomes the community to join them at the Opportunity Shop for an Advent Wreath Making Workshop. Advent Wreath Making Workshops Wednesday, November 29th 1-3 p.m. Create your […]

Advent Wreath Making Workshop

Christ Child Society Opportunity Shop 1427 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, United States

Christ Child Society welcomes the community to join them at the Opportunity Shop for an Advent Wreath Making Workshop. Advent Wreath Making Workshops Thursday, November 30th 5:30-7:30 p.m. Create your […]

Music for Christmas, The City Choir of Washington and Chamber Orchestra

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

City Choir of Washington will present “The Holly and the Ivy: The Music of Christmas” on Dec. 17 as it continues to celebrate Robert Shafer’s 50tth anniversary season as a […]

$15 – $50

City Choir of Washington: “The Holly and the Ivy: The Music of Christmas”

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

City Choir of Washington will present “The Holly and the Ivy: The Music of Christmas” on Dec. 17 as it continues to celebrate Robert Shafer’s 50th anniversary season as a choral director. The prestigious chorus will perform at 4:30 p.m. at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW in Washington. This year’s concert will feature […]

$15 – $50

Washington Bach Consort presents “Christmas with the Consort”

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Motets for the Advent and Christmas season including: Johann Ludwig Bach Uns ist ein Kind geboren J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm! BWV 229 This holiday season, join the Consort for […]

Joy of Christmas

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

You are invited to celebrate the warm spirit of the season at the Washington National Cathedral. Enjoy jubilant, wondrous music performed by chorus, organ, and brass. A favorite Washington, DC […]

$16 – $90

Eileen Ivers – A Joyful Christmas

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a […]

$27 – $32

Eileen Ivers – A Joyful Christmas

The Barns at Wolf Trap 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA, United States

Recalling the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Irish families, virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a […]

$27 – $32

Profs & Pints: Nightmares Before Christmas

The Bier Baron Tavern 1523 22nd Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints presents: “Nightmares Before Christmas,” a discussion of Krampus and other dark holiday lore, with William Egginton, professor of humanities and director of the Alexander Grass Humanities Institute […]

$2 – $12

Candlelight Tours

Tudor Place

Celebrate the season and the Centennial of the end of World War I with a festive evening at Tudor Place. Tour the mansion by “candlelight,” viewing decorations inspired by 1918 […]

$15 – $25

Tudor Lights: Garden Lights, Festive Night

Tudor Place

Enjoy the historic mansion, festooned with 1918 WWI-themed festive decorations and installations. Then make your way along the twinkling North Garden path to the Dower House where you can sip, […]

$25

A Celtic Christmas

Dumbarton United Methodist Church 3133 Dumbarton St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join The Barnes and Hampton Celtic Consort for an inviting candlelit Christmas celebration that "goes down as smoothly as a mug of hot cider" (The Washington Post). Weaving together the […]

$39 – $42

Joy of Christmas

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

You are invited to celebrate the warm spirit of the season at the Washington National Cathedral. Enjoy jubilant, wondrous music performed by chorus, organ, and brass. A favorite Washington, DC […]

$16 – $90

Songs of the Season: Christmas with Choral Arts

The Kennedy Center

Glad tidings we bring with a selection of our favorite holiday carols and seasonal classics performed by the Choral Arts Chorus and Youth Choir. We’ll combine traditional favorites and choral […]

$15

Joy of Christmas

Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

You are invited to celebrate the warm spirit of the season at the Washington National Cathedral. Enjoy jubilant, wondrous music performed by chorus, organ, and brass. A favorite Washington, DC […]

$16 – $90

Washington Bach Consort presents “Christmas with the Consort”

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Motets for the Advent and Christmas season including: Johann Ludwig Bach Uns ist ein Kind geboren J.S. Bach Komm, Jesu, Komm! BWV 229 This holiday season, join the Consort for […]

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Be part of an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition Friday-Saturday, December 21-22 and Monday, December 24, 5:30-10 pm! Experience our modern interpretation of this classic culinary celebration when we feature 7 […]

$95

A Familly Christmas

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall 4915 East Campus Drive, Alexandria, VA, United States

Bring the kids for an unforgettable holiday experience as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday classics just for them! We’ll take you on a merry tour […]

$20

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Be part of an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition Friday-Saturday, December 21-22 and Monday, December 24, 5:30-10 pm! Experience our modern interpretation of this classic culinary celebration when we feature 7 […]

$95

A Familly Christmas

The Kennedy Center

Bring the kids for an unforgettable holiday experience as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday classics just for them! We’ll take you on a merry tour […]

$20

Feast of the Seven Fishes

Ristorante i Ricchi 1220 19th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Be part of an Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition Friday-Saturday, December 21-22 and Monday, December 24, 5:30-10 pm! Experience our modern interpretation of this classic culinary celebration when we feature 7 […]

$95

Christmas Dinner in Degrees Bistro

The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown 3100 South Street NW, Washington, DC

Celebrate the holidays amongst family and loved ones with an artisan-inspired traditional Christmas dinner in Degrees Bistro featuring a four course prix fix meal for $75 per person. Guests are […]

$75

Set Sail With City Cruises This Holiday Season With 2021 Seasonal Offerings

City Cruises Pier 4 at The Wharf, 580 Water St SW, Washington, DC, United States

The most wonderful time of year is quickly approaching and Washington DC’s iconic buildings and monuments will soon begin to sparkle with lights and decorations, bringing some much-needed holiday cheer […]

A Candlelight Christmas

Strathmore

TWC’s Candlelight Christmas is a beloved annual holiday tradition and among our most popular annual offerings. This year’s concert is a 75-minute show with no intermission to accommodate patron feedback […]

$11 – $67.00

A Candlelight Christmas

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

TWC’s Candlelight Christmas is a beloved annual holiday tradition and among our most popular annual offerings. This year’s concert is a 75-minute show with no intermission to accommodate patron feedback […]

$39.00 – $88.00

Holiday Tea & Tour

Tudor Place

Explore holiday traditions from 1880 with this special tea and tour.

$40 – $45

Candlelight Tour

Tudor Place

Discover how those who lived and worked at Tudor Place celebrated Christmas in 1880 through this special evening program.

$15 – $25

Wreath Workshop: Historic Greenery

Tudor Place

Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. […]

$45 – $55

Wreath Workshop: Historic Greenery

Tudor Place

Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. […]

$45 – $55

Tudor Tots: What Winter Holidays Do You Celebrate?

Tudor Place

The winter season is filled with so many different holidays; come learn how different people celebrate during this time of year. Young learners aged 18 months to 4 years and […]

$5

An Irish Carol

The Keegan Theatre 1742 Church Street, NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

An original work by Keegan favorite Matthew J. Keenan, AN IRISH CAROL is an homage to Dickens’ classic – told as only the Irish can. This comic and touching play, […]

$50

Gingerbread Workshop

Tudor Place

Follow the gumdrops to Tudor Place for a family-friendly gingerbread house workshop. Enjoy a brief, kid-friendly tour of Tour Place focusing on holiday traditions & architecture. Then, build your own […]

$5 – $20

Gingerbread Workshop

Tudor Place

Follow the gumdrops to Tudor Place for a family-friendly gingerbread house workshop. Enjoy a brief, kid-friendly tour of Tour Place focusing on holiday traditions & architecture. Then, build your own […]

$5 – $20

Wreath Workshop: Historic Greenery

Tudor Place

Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. […]

$45 – $55

Wreath Workshop: Historic Greenery

Tudor Place

Celebrate the holidays with your own wreath. Craft a beautiful, historic decoration with your own festive mix of fresh-cut greens from heirloom plants like holly, pine, cedar, magnolia and cypress. […]

$45 – $55

O Night Divine! Christmas Music with Choral Arts

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Embrace the magic of the Christmas season from the sheer excitement of a morning in community with one another to the snowy lilts of a lullaby. The radiant voices of […]

A Family Christmas

Kennedy Center Concert Hall

Bring the kids for an unforgettable holiday experience as the Choral Arts Chorus fills the concert hall with holiday classics just for them! We’ll take you on a merry tour […]

ICE! Returns This Season at Gaylord National

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbod, MD, United States

Christmas at Gaylord National is back Nov. 19 through Dec. 31, 2023! ICE! return with the holiday classic "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer"! Walk through scenes from this classic tale and […]

MASON EXHIBITONS ARLINGTON: (RECONCILIATION) DISCO

Join Mason Exhibitions and artist Brian Davis on Friday, December 8 for the closing reception of "Reconciliation (Disco)" at Mason Exhibitions Arlington. Come and be part of an immersive sound installation with a special performance. Date and time : Friday, December 8th, 2023, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM Location: Mason Exhibitions Arlington 3601 Fairfax Dr, […]

Free

Nutcracker Afternoon Tea

The Ritz Carlton, Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, VA, United States

Enjoy a delightful Afternoon Tea and a performance of The Nutcracker in Salon III For reservations and additional information, please call 703.744.3999 or e-mail GRP_RCTysonsFoodBeverageReservations@marriott.com. Nutcracker Tea $160 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. For parties of 6 people or larger, an automatic 20% gratuity will be added.

$160

National Presbyterian Church Presents Handel’s Messiah, a Free Concert

National Presbyterian Church 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

All are welcome and no reservations are necessary! Please join us for an evening of resplendent music and shared joy in the National Presbyterian Church Sanctuary at 5:00 pm on Sunday, December 10. Our address is 4101 Nebraska Ave, NW, Washington, DC. Parking is free and plentiful! Handel's Messiah, a masterpiece of enduring beauty, will […]

Free

Profs & Pints DC: Nightmares Before Christmas

Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC, United States

Profs and Pints DC presents: “Nightmares Before Christmas,” a discussion of Krampus and other dark holiday lore, with William Egginton, professor of humanities and director of the Alexander Grass Humanities […]

$13.50 – $17.

Luangisa African Arts Show & Tour

The Mansion on O St.

Top 5 historic venues to explore - in the world! -Smithsonian.com December 16 & 17 LUANGISA African Gallery was founded in 1996 by the Luangisa family from Bukoba, Tanzania. They […]

$33

Concerts at Holy Trinity presents: The Thirteen

Holy Trinity Catholic Church 36th & O Streets

The highly-acclaimed choral ensemble "The Thirteen" returns to historic Holy Trinity for a concert celebrating the wonder and awe of the Christmas story in song, under the baton of Matthew Robertson. The Thirteen is unmatched in its commitment to the intimate connection generated between artists and audience by collaborative choral music. Come experience choral music […]