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
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
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
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Little Theatre of Alexandria: Roald Dahl's Matilda
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Animationland at the National Children's Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Little Theatre of Alexandria: Roald Dahl's Matilda
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
Encore Stage's Flip the Script: Foodways of Arlington, a Cultural Celebration (at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre)
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre - various times Pick
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Black History Month Family Days (at Josiah Henson Museum and Park)
Josiah Henson Museum and Park - 10:00 AM Pick
Josiah Henson Museum and Park - 10:00 AM Pick
Disney's Newsies Jr. (at Our Lady of Good Counsel Performing Arts Center)
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School - 7:00 PM Pick
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School - 7:00 PM Pick
Encore Stage's Flip the Script: Foodways of Arlington, a Cultural Celebration (at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre)
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre - various times Pick
Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre - various times Pick
Little Theatre of Alexandria: Roald Dahl's Matilda
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
The Little Theatre of Alexandria - various times Pick
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Animationland at the National Children's Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
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Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
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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.
Check out our full list of holiday lights in DC!
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.