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
Honoring Our Village with Verbal Gymnastics (Kwanzaa 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 People's House: A White House Experience
The People's House - 9:00 AM
The People's House - 9:00 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
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Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
Fri Dec 20, 2024 - Sun Dec 22, 2024
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Repeating every days through December 22, 2024.
5:30pm to 8:30pm ET
Age: 4 and up
Price: Adults (members) $58, (non-members) $58; Children (members) $26, (non-members)$36
Location:
Mount Vernon
At this family-friendly celebration, the historic area is lit up by lanterns, the mansion is aglow in amber light, and the upper garden and greenhouse are blue and lavender with moving wintry light patterns. There's also an 18th-century winter market and winter encampment, holiday food and drinks, season's greetings by George Washington, and a dazzling fireworks display over the Potomac River.
Note: This is an outdoor walking experience, so be prepared for low temperatures, varying levels of light, and uneven walkways. The event also includes moving lights, amplified music, and musket firing demonstrations.
Check out our full list of holiday lights in DC!
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