DC Holiday Events
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Restaurants and shops have already started playing Christmas tunes to ring in that holiday spirit. The Washington, DC area host lots of annual festivals and special events! Here’s our top picks for the month!
Craft Shows and Markets
Photo credit: Rachel Docherty
Downtown DC Holiday Market
When: November 25 – December 23, 2016 / noon – 8 PM
Where: Sidewalk on F Street between 7th and 9th in front of the National Portrait Gallery
What: A unique seasonal shopping marketplace in downtown DC. Look for gift items from more than 180 exhibitors accompanied by live music!
Heurich House Museum Christkindlmarkt
When: December 2 - 4, 2016
Where: Christian Heurich House Museum, New Hampshire Ave NW, 20036
What: Local goods from over 40 vendors at the outdoor holiday market! You can even tour the seasonally decorated home of German brewer, Christian Heurich.
Tree Lighting Ceremony
National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: December 1, 2016 / 4:30 PM
Where: The Ellipse near The White House
What: Nationally known entertainers like Chance the Rapper and Kelly Clarkson, and a military band performs as the President brings a message of peace to the nation and the world!
Holiday Shows 2016
Photo credit: Larry Lamsa
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
When: December 13 – 31, 2016.
Where: National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC.
What: The magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage!
A Christmas Carol
What: The wonderful story of Scrooge and the progression to Christmas past, present, and future! A Charles Dickens’ classic tale, performed at the following venues:
· Ford’s Theatre: November 17 – December 31
· Kennedy Center: December 9 – 31, 2016
· Little Theatre of Alexandria: December 2 – 17, 2016
· Keegan Theatre – AN IRISH CAROL: December 17, 31, 2016/
The Nutcracker
What: A classic holiday ballet piece, performed at a variety of venues in the Washington DC Area, ranging from dance studios to professional theaters.