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
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
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
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
The White House Tour
The White House - 9:30 AM
The White House - 9:30 AM
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Placita Mágica at National Children’s Museum
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
National Children's Museum - 9:30 AM
Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque (at Hylton Performing Arts Center)
Hylton Performing Arts Center - various times Pick
Hylton Performing Arts Center - various times Pick
"Goat in the Rug" Puppet Theater at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - various times Pick
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Cirque Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque (at Hylton Performing Arts Center)
Hylton Performing Arts Center - various times Pick
Hylton Performing Arts Center - various times Pick
"Goat in the Rug" Puppet Theater at National Museum of the American Indian
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - various times Pick
National Museum of the American Indian National Mall - 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
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 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
Bureau of Engraving and Printing Tour
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 9:00 AM
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - 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
Grandma's Thanksgiving Visit: A Discovery Play (at Discovery Theater)
Discovery Theater – Ripley Center - various times Pick
Discovery Theater – Ripley Center - various times 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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ZooLights at the National Zoo
Fri Nov 22, 2024 - Sat Jan 4, 2025
- see all dates
Repeating every week — Sundays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through January 4, 2025
Except November 28, 2024; December 5, 2024; December 12, 2024; January 2, 2025.
Also on December 23, 2024; December 30, 2024.
Except November 28, 2024; December 5, 2024; December 12, 2024; January 2, 2025.
Also on December 23, 2024; December 30, 2024.
5:00pm ET
Age: All Ages
Price: $6; 2 and under Free; Parking $30
Location:
Smithsonian's National Zoo
This annual festive event features a variety of attractions including light shows, musical performances, inflatable slides, a train ride, and an outdoor market. ZooLights does not feature animals, and all indoor exhibits are closed. Attractions may not be open when temperatures are 35 degrees or below.
Member nights are: December 5, 12, and January 2.
The last admittance for ZooLights is 8:30pm Thursdays - Saturdays and 7:30pm on Sundays.
*This year, ZooLights has a ticket price of $6 per individual. Each attendee over age 2 needs a ticket. Parking is available for pre-purchase online at $30 per vehicle.
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.