Breakfast with Santa at Theismann's Restaurant
Theismann's Restaurant - 8:00 AM
Theismann's Restaurant - 8:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Ada's on the River
Ada's on the River - 8:00 AM
Ada's on the River - 8:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Mia's Italian Kitchen
Mia's Italian Kitchen - 8:00 AM
Mia's Italian Kitchen - 8:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Theismann's Restaurant
Theismann's Restaurant - 8:00 AM
Theismann's Restaurant - 8:00 AM
Breakfast with Santa at Ada's on the River
Ada's on the River - 8:00 AM
Ada's on the River - 8:00 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
International Spy Museum
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
A Family Christmas Concert (at The Kennedy Center)
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
The People's House: A White House Experience
The People's House - 9:00 AM
The People's House - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
STEAM Storytime at National Children's Museum
National Children's Museum - 10:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 10:30 AM
Tingle Bells at ARTECHOUSE
Artechouse - 10:00 AM
Artechouse - 10:00 AM
Kwanzaa Opening Celebration with Mama Ayo (at Anacostia Community Museum)
Anacostia Community Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Anacostia Community Museum - 12:00 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
The People's House: A White House Experience
The People's House - 9:00 AM
The People's House - 9:00 AM
Celebrating Kwanzaa with the Culture Queen (at Anacostia Community Museum)
Anacostia Community Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Anacostia Community Museum - 12:00 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
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
The People's House: A White House Experience
The People's House - 9:00 AM
The People's House - 9:00 AM
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National Christmas Tree and Pathway of Peace
Sat Dec 7, 2024 - Wed Jan 1, 2025
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Repeating every days through January 1, 2025.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Free
The National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse is lit every evening and open to the public. Surrounding it are more than 50 smaller trees representing the US states and territories, each featuring unique ornaments created by students.
Check out our full list of holiday lights in DC!
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