Welcome to Native Place at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Storytime with Author Jeanne Walker Harvey: Else B. in the Sea (at National Museum of Natural History)
National Museum of Natural History - 10:30 AM Pick
National Museum of Natural History - 10:30 AM Pick
"Head Above the Water" - Art, Awareness & Music Festival (at Water Park National Landing)
National Landing Water Park - 6:00 PM Pick
National Landing Water Park - 6:00 PM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Chuseok Family Festival at National Museum of Asian Art
National Museum of Asian Art - 11:00 AM Pick
National Museum of Asian Art - 11:00 AM Pick
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Pumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg Animal Park - 9:30 AM
Leesburg Animal Park - 9:30 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Pumpkin Village at Leesburg Animal Park
Leesburg Animal Park - 9:30 AM
Leesburg Animal Park - 9:30 AM
Fall Homeschool Day at Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Welcome to Native Place at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 1:00 PM Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
Brick-Or-Treat: Monster Party – Kids Halloween Event at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, DC
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
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The Polar Express at the B&O Railroad Museum
Fri Nov 29, 2024 - Sun Dec 22, 2024
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays through December 22, 2024.
Also on December 12, 2024; December 18, 2024; December 19, 2024.
Also on December 12, 2024; December 18, 2024; December 19, 2024.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Adults $85 and up; Children (2 and up) $70 and up, (under 2) free
Come in your pajamas to watch a live performance of The Polar Express. Once on the train, the classic hot chocolate song and dance will be performed and everyone will meet Santa and receive the First Gift of Christmas, a silver sleigh bell. At the North Pole, enjoy crafts at Santa’s village, shop for fun goodies, and have your picture taken with Santa.
Add the following enhancements to your North Pole experience for an additional fee:
- Rides on the North Pole’s Santa Sleigh Ride, an amusement ride located just outside of Santa’s workshop
- S’mores at the Candy Cane Café
- Your very own The Polar Express book signed by Santa himself
Check out our full list of Christmas trains near DC!
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.