Gingerbread House Contest and Show (at Darnall's Chance House Museum)
Darnall's Chance House Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Darnall's Chance House Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - 10:30 AM Pick
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center - 10:30 AM Pick
Gingerbread House Contest and Show (at Darnall's Chance House Museum)
Darnall's Chance House Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Darnall's Chance House Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Fall Family Crafternoon with Reston Community Center: Holiday Ornament
Westglade Neighborhood Center - 12:00 PM Pick
Westglade Neighborhood Center - 12:00 PM Pick
Community Day at National Museum of Women in the Arts
National Museum of Women in the Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
National Museum of Women in the Arts - 10:00 AM Pick
Cirque Nutcracker at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
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Sailing Through the Winter Solstice
Sat Nov 22, 2025 - Sat Mar 14, 2026
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Repeating every days through March 14, 2026.
Various times
Age: All ages
Price: Free
Carroll Creek Park once again comes alive with individually designed lighted sailboats. Visitors can view the boats anytime day or night, with the lights turning on at sunset.
Sailing Through the Winter Solstice is a fundraiser. Visitors can vote on their favorite boat, with donations supporting local non-profit organizations.
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.
