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
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
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
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
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
George Washington's Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
George Washington's Mount Vernon - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Wheaton Family Theatre Series: Books Alive (at Highland Elementary School)
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
US Capitol & US Capitol Visitor Center Tour
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
US Capitol Visitors Center - 8:30 AM
Wheaton Family Theatre Series: Books Alive (at Highland Elementary School)
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
Highland Elementary School - various times Pick
Family Activity at the National Museum of the United States Army
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 AM
National Museum of the United States Army - 9:00 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
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
The People's House: A White House Experience
The People's House - 9:00 AM
The People's House - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre Tour
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
Ford's Theatre - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
International Spy Museum DC - 9:00 AM
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
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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!
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.