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CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON™. T he Christmas in Washington™ Christmas Concert Series is back in 2023, and it's bringing the enchanting melodies of Celtic Music to the heart of Washington this December as part of an eight-concert series.
- Cross visiting the National Christmas Tree off your bucket list. The National Christmas Tree is DC’s claim to fame during the holidays, and for good reason.
- Check out the Downtown Holiday Market. This free-to-frequent downtown bazaar is centrally located in front of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and National Portrait Gallery, the beloved market stretches across two blocks of F Street between 7th and 9th streets.
- Get some Season's Greenings at the U.S. Botanic Garden. The free Season's Greenings celebration at the U.S. Botanic Garden is a beloved annual tradition in the nation's capital.
- Experience the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. This year’s tree comes from the Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. You can visit the tree on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol.
May 1, 2024 · From the White House and National Christmas Tree to holiday markets and neighborhood lights, magic is around every corner in Washington DC! Whether you’re a local looking to embrace winter or a visitor seeking yuletide charm, I’ve got insider picks on the best holiday events in the area.
Local guide to how to celebrate a Washington DC Christmas with boat parades, Christmas tree lightings, holiday afternoon tea, meeting Santa Claus, botanical gardens, and even historic homes you can tour filled with holiday decor.
- Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC Holiday Show – Dec. 2-3 & 9-10. Tap-dancing elves, a moving Christmas tree, snow and unforgettable choral renditions of holiday classics will all be part of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, DC's annual holiday show.
- NSO Pops: A Holiday Pops! with Norm Lewis – Dec. 8-9. The sparkling holiday celebration hosted by the National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) returns with fresh takes on comforting classics and sing-along favorites in the festively decorated Concert Hall.
- Handel's Messiah – Dec. 8-10. The Washington National Cathedral is a beautiful place to celebrate Christmas, as it becomes adorned with themed lights and elaborate decorations each year.
- HOT 99.5's Jingle Ball presented by Capital One – Dec. 11 DC's favorite local radio station gets into the holiday spirit with this annual star-studded concert inside Capital One Arena.
Quick guide to the best musicals, plays and Christmas Concerts in Washington DC this holiday season. Go see the Nutcracker, A Christmas Carole, free shows at the Kennedy Center and more to get into the holiday spirit.
Enchant Christmas is the award-winning and story-propelled holiday light maze experience featuring stunning, custom-designed and larger-than-life light sculptures, unique ice skating experiences, and countless other festive attractions.
