Presidential Family Fun Day at the National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery - 11:30 AM Pick
National Portrait Gallery - 11:30 AM 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
Valentine's Day Family Dance (at Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center)
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center - 3:00 PM Pick
Silver Spring Recreation and Aquatic Center - 3:00 PM 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
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Animationland at the National Children's Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
National Children's Museum - 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
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
Animationland at the National Children's Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 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
Animationland at the National Children's Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
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

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North Pole Express (Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad)
Fri Nov 15, 2024 - Mon Dec 23, 2024
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays through December 23, 2024.
Also on December 16, 2024, December 17, 2024, December 18, 2024, December 19, 2024, December 23, 2024.
Also on December 16, 2024, December 17, 2024, December 18, 2024, December 19, 2024, December 23, 2024.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Adults $57 and up; Children (2-16) $47 and up, (under 2) free
This 75-minute train ride includes milk and cookies courtesy of Mrs. Claus, readings of favorite Christmas stories, and Christmas caroling. Santa boards at the North Pole and gives a special gift to each child. Back at the station, there's an event barn with holiday-themed activities, a Nativity with live animals, cocoa and snacks for purchase, and more. There's also a station where kids can write letters to Santa.
Check out our full list of Christmas trains near DC!
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