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The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
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Great Country Farms - 9:00 AM
Great Country Farms - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
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National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
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Leesburg Animal Park - 9:30 AM
Leesburg Animal Park - 9:30 AM
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Temple Hall Farm - 9:00 AM
Temple Hall Farm - 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
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
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US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
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Temple Hall Farm - 9:00 AM
Temple Hall Farm - 9:00 AM
Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit (at National Children's Museum)
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
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Frying Pan Farm Park - 5:00 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
Great Country Farms Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Great Country Farms - 9:00 AM
Great Country Farms - 9:00 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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Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
Fri Dec 20, 2024 - Sun Dec 22, 2024
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Repeating every days through December 22, 2024.
5:30pm to 8:30pm ET
Age: 4 and up
Price: Adults (members) $58, (non-members) $58; Children (members) $26, (non-members)$36
Location:
Mount Vernon
At this family-friendly celebration, the historic area is lit up by lanterns, the mansion is aglow in amber light, and the upper garden and greenhouse are blue and lavender with moving wintry light patterns. There's also an 18th-century winter market and winter encampment, holiday food and drinks, season's greetings by George Washington, and a dazzling fireworks display over the Potomac River.
Note: This is an outdoor walking experience, so be prepared for low temperatures, varying levels of light, and uneven walkways. The event also includes moving lights, amplified music, and musket firing demonstrations.
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