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and live music, the lighting of the Christmas Tree at 6:30 and hayrides. Manassas Museum, 9101 PrinceWilliam St., Manassas. 703-368-1873.
www.manassas
museum.org. Free.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS ON THE FARMDec. 4 from 1 to 7. Equestrian and blacksmithing demonstrations, wagon rides, photos with Santa, pony rides and strolling carolers. Frying Pan Farm Park, 2709W. Ox Rd., Herndon. 703-437-9101. www.fairfaxcounty. gov/parks/fpp. Free.
DARNALL’S CHANCE HOUSE MUSEUM GINGERBREAD HOUSE CONTEST AND SHOWDec. 2-5 and 9-12 from noon to 5. Admire the talent of local bakers and vote for favorite adult and child entries. Darnall’s Chance House Museum, 14800 Gov. Oden Bowie Dr., Upper Marlboro. 301-952-8010. $1.
DEL RAY HOLIDAY ON THE AVENUE Dec. 3 from 5:45 to 9. Carols at 5:45 p.m. Tree lighting at 6 p.m. at Mount Vernon and East Oxford avenues. Follow Santa down the luminary-lit avenue. Kids can sit on Santa’s lap for a photo at the end of the walk. Join in the caroling, and stop in the shops for a hot drink. Mount Vernon Avenue, between Bellefonte and Stewart avenues, Alexandria. 703-746-3301. 703-838-4000. Free.
FAIRFAX FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND CAROLS Dec. 4 from 11:30 to 7. Lunch with Santa 11:30, 12:15 and 1; tickets required. Sidney Lanier Middle School band performs from 2:30 to 5. Christmas tree lighting ceremony from 5 to 6. Candlelight tours of historic Ratcliffe-Allison House from 6 to 7. Old Town Hall, 3999 University Dr., Fairfax City. 703-352-2787. Free.
FELL’S POINT OLDE TYME CHRISTMAS Dec. 4 from 9 to 6. St. Nick arrives by tugboat at Broadway Pier at 9. Breakfast and photos with St. Nick at Shuckers from 9:30 to noon. Make a gingerbread house at Fell’s Point Visitor’s Center, 1724 Thames St., from 11 to 3. Live holiday music on Broadway square from 1 to 6. Horse-drawn sleigh rides from 2 to 6. Victorian Christmas carolers from 4 to 6. Christmas tree lighting at 5:15. Parade of lighted boats at 6. Fells Point Broadway Square, 900 S. Broadway, Baltimore. 410-675-8900. www.fellspoint
mainstreet.org. Free.
FESTIVALS
ANDMORE Many events require reservations or advance ticket purchases and may sell out — call before you go.
BETHESDA’S WINTERWONDERLAND Dec. 4 from 1 to 4. Holiday entertainment and performances, a live ice sculpting presentation and Santa Claus. Veterans Park,Woodmont and Norfolk avenues, Bethesda. 301-215-6660.
www.bethesda.org. Free.
CHRISTMAS ALONG THE CANAL Dec. 12 from 1 to 4. Enjoy 19th century holiday music and carols. C&O Canal at Lockhouse 22, Pennyfield Lock Road and River Road, Potomac. 301-767-3714. Free.
CHRISTMAS IN LITTLEWASHINGTON Dec. 5 from 10 to 7. A holiday parade at 1; an artisans’ market from 10 to 4; Langley High
School Madrigal Choir performs at 2; visits with Santa begin at 2. Main and Gay streets,Washington, Va. 540-522-0188.
www.thefirst
washington.com. Free.
CHRISTMAS IN MIDDLEBURG Dec. 4 from 8 to 5. Breakfast with Santa, followed by a hunt parade featuring horses and hounds trotting downWashington Street at 11. Hayrides, choir performances, the Garden Club’s Christmas Flower and Greens Show and a craft show. Middleburg Community Center, 300W.Washington St., Middleburg. 540-687-8888.
www.middleburgonline.com. Free.
CHRISTMAS NIGHT DANCE Dec. 25 at 8. Holiday music and ballroom dancing. Hollywood Ballroom, 2126 Industrial Pkwy., Silver Spring. 301-622-5494.
www.hollywoodballroom.com. $15.
THE CHRISTMAS STORY IN ART Dec. 4 and 18 at noon, Dec. 5 at 2 and Dec. 19 at 1. Docent-led tours of religious art that celebrates the story of Christmas.Walters
Art Museum, 600 N. Charles St., Baltimore. 410-547-9000.
www.thewalters.org. Free.
CHRISTMAS WITH THE DAWSON FAMILY Dec. 3-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-30 from noon to 4. The Beall-Dawson House is decorated to showcase how the family may have celebrated the holidays during the early part of the 19th century. Beall-Dawson House, 103W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville. 301-762-1492.
www.montgomeryhistory.org. $5, seniors and students $3.
CINE-CONCERT: “A CHRISTMAS CAROL” Dec. 18 at 1. A rare screening of an early one-reeler of the Charles Dickens classic, the London Film Company 1914 rendition of “A Christmas Carol.” Andrew Simpson performs his original piano score. National Gallery of Art, EastBuilding Auditorium, 600 Constitution Ave. NW. 202-842-6799.
www.nga.gov. Free.
CITY OF MANASSAS TREE LIGHTING Dec. 3 from 6 to 8. Santa arrives by Virginia Railway Express. There will also be carols
GAITHERSBURG JINGLE JUBILEE Dec. 4 at 6. Bring family and friends for a visit with Santa, hot chocolate, caroling, a tree- lighting ceremony, costumed characters, holiday music by Gaithersburg High School Holiday Ensemble and children’s activities. Proceeds from the sale of hot apple cider and kettle corn will benefit Autism Speaks. Gaithersburg City Hall, Concert Pavilion, 31 S. Summit Ave., Gaithersburg. 301-258-6350.
www.gaithersburgmd.govFree.
GERMAN LANTERN PARADE Dec. 3 from 7:30 to 9. Parade begins at the community center and ends at the Town Center with tree lighting, singalong and refreshments. Bring a lantern, or make one from 6:30 to 7:15. Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. BroadWay, Lovettsville. 540-822-5284.
www.loudoun.gov/prcs. Free.
HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec. 10 from 6 to 10. For ages 10-14. Grass skirts and flip-flops welcome at this holiday luau. Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St., Sterling. 703-430-9480. www.loudoun. gov/prcs. $5.
HERNDON HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING AND SINGALONG Dec. 4 from 5 to 6. Carols, tree lighting and a visit from Santa. Herndon Train Depot, Lynn and Elden streets. 571-323-5301. www.dullesregional
chamber.org. Free.
HOLIDAY CENTERPIECEWORKSHOP Dec. 14 from 9:30 to 11:30. Make a festive
centerpiece using fresh greens then adorn it with seasonal embellishments. Fee includes materials for two centerpieces. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brooksidegardens.org. $32, registration required.
HOLIDAY DECORATINGWORKSHOP Dec. 4 from 1 to 5. Bring wreath forms or containers to create door decorations and holiday centerpieces. Some decorative picks, ribbon, wire and fresh greens will be provided. Philip CarterWinery, 4366 Stillhouse Rd., Hume. 540-428-3175. Free.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT THE SHOPPES OF BETHESDA Dec. 11 from 9 to 3. Breakfast and pictures with Santa at 9. A version of “A Christmas Carol.” Strolling carolers. The Shoppes of Bethesda, Hampden Lane at Arlington Road. 301-881-3090.
www.shoppesof
bethesda.com. Free.
HOLIDAY IN THE PARK Dec. 4 from 3:30 to 6. Lanesville house will be decorated for the holidays. Take an evening hayride through the park, roast marshmallows, drink hot cider and sing carols at the campfire. Donations of new mittens, scarves and hats are requested for needy families in Loudoun County. Claude Moore Park/Lanesville Heritage Area, 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Rd., Sterling. 571-258-3700.
www.loudoun.gov. Free.
HOLIDAY TEA ATMONTPELIER MANSION Dec. 3 and 10 at 3:30. “Holiday Celebrations Around theWorld” with finger sandwiches, cakes and pastries, scones and choice of loose leaf teas. Montpelier Mansion, 9652 Muirkirk Rd., Laurel. 301-377-7817.
arts.pgparks.com. $25, reservations required.
HOLIDAY TEA Dec. 22 at 2. Bertell Knox and Generations perform classic singalong carols. Harmony Hall Regional Center, 10701 Livingston Rd., FortWashington. 301-203-6070.
arts.pgparks.com. $15.
HOLIDAYWREATHWORKSHOP Dec. 10 from 10 to noon. Make a wreath with fresh cut and fragrant greens then adorn it with seasonal embellishments. Fee includes all materials. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brooksidegardens.org. $45, registration required.
HOLIDAYWREATHWORKSHOPS Dec. 3 and 10 at 10 and 1, Dec. 11 at 10 and Dec. 12 at 1 . All materials provided. Tudor Place, 1644 31st St. NW. 202-965-0400, Ext. 110.
www.tudorplace.org. $35, reservations required.
HOLIDAYS TEA AT OXON HILL MANOR Dec. 15 from 11 to 1. Live harp music. Oxon Hill Manor, 6901 Oxon Hill Rd., Oxon Hill. 301-839-7782. $15, reservations required.
HOLLY TROLLEYFEST Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 from 12:30 to 4:30. Join Santa, ride the trolleys and visit the Christmas garden and toy train display Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 19. National Capital Trolley Museum, Northwest Branch Park, 1313 Bonifant Rd., Colesville. 301-384-6088.
www.dctrolley.org. $7, children $5.
HORSE DRAWNCARRIAGE RIDES Dec. 4, 11 and 18 from 2 to 7. Take a traditional ride in Reston. Reston Town Center, 11900 Market St., Reston. 703-689-4699. $5, children younger than 5 ride free.
ICE! FEATURING “HOWTHE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” through Jan. 9. An indoor walk-through attraction sculpted from ice depicting 10 colorful scenes from the pages of the original picture book. An exhibit, “The Art of Seuss,” showcases original and reproduction artwork of Theodor Seuss Geisel. Skate on an indoor
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concerts from 27
202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-center.org. Free.
DEC. 25
ALL-STAR CHRISTMAS DAY JAZZ JAMat 6. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St.NW. 202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-
center.org. Free.
DEC. 26
HOLIDAY VAUDEVILLE Dec. 26 and 27 at 6. Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage, 2700 F St.NW. 202-467-4600.
www.kennedy-
center.org. Free.
DORIS JUSTIS AND FRIENDS from 6:30 to 8. Folk acoustic tunes, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brookside
gardens.org. $25 per car.
DEC. 27 HOLIDAY VAUDEVILLE See Dec. 26.
RON EMRIT from 6:30 to 8. Steel drum music, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brooksidegardens.org. $20 per car.
DEC. 28
CARILLON from 6:30 to 8. Classical hammered dulcimers, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show.
Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brookside
gardens.org. $20 per car.
DEC. 29
IONA at 1 and 2. Featuring Scottish fiddling and music from the Celtic countries. Sully Historic Site, 3650 Historic SullyWay, Chantilly. 703-437-1794. www.fairfaxcounty. gov/parks/sully. $10-$12, reservations required.
SLIGO CREEK HEDGE SCHOOL TEENS from 6:30 to 8. Irish instrumentals, includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light
show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brook
sidegardens.org. $20 per car.
DEC. 30
SACRIFICE OF PRAISE BELL CHOIR from 6:30 to 8. Includes admission to “Garden of Lights” holiday light show. Brookside Gardens, 1800 Glenallan Ave.,Wheaton. 301-962-1400.
www.brooksidegardens.org. $20 per car.
DEC. 31 JIM DRONENBERG See Dec. 12.
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