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What to do in Arbutus

Between Monday, November 17, 2025 and Friday, January 16, 2026

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Dec 19A theatrical performance with a holiday theme.
Fried & Festive: A Chanukah Party
Dec 18Celebrate the 5th night of Chanukah with latkes, donuts, drinks, and dreidel games.
Ditch Day Holiday Party 2025
Dec 19A winter day party experience.
Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball
Dec 16An iconic holiday music event featuring popular artists.
Holiday Celebration and Fireworks
Dec 20George Washington's estate hosts a two-day holiday celebration featuring fireworks.
Giant Shark Prowls the Mall Exhibit
Dec 20An exhibit at the National Museum of Natural History featuring a 52-foot model of the extinct Carcharocles megalodon.
DowntownDC Holiday Market
Nov 21A magical marketplace in Downtown Washington, DC, for holiday shopping.
Westbard Square Holiday Market
Dec 20A local holiday market.
A Christmas Carol
Dec 20Experience the classic story of Scrooge's transformation in a musical at Ford's Theatre.
An Irish Carol
Dec 11A holiday performance at The Keegan Theatre.
Holly TrolleyFest
Dec 20A family-friendly holiday event at the National Capital Trolley Museum.
Collecting Memories Exhibition
Dec 20An exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Ewell Plaza Winter Market
Nov 28Stroll through festive stalls with artisan gifts, handcrafted treasures, and seasonal treats, accompanied by warm drinks, holiday lights, and cheerful music.
Annual Barn at Paradise Station Christmas Dinner & Show
Dec 18Enjoy a festive Christmas dinner accompanied by a holiday show.
Lancaster SantaCon 2025
Dec 20A festive pub crawl event.
Ghosts of Christmas Past
Dec 6A magical, mystical Christmas event suitable for all ages.
Annual Kids Christmas Holiday Event
Dec 19A special holiday celebration designed for children.
Ditch Day Holiday Party 2025
Dec 19Check ticket price on event page
DowntownDC Holiday Market
Dec 8A festive holiday and Christmas market featuring unique gifts from over 150 exhibitors and seasonal performances.
Candlelight: Tribute to Drake
Dec 10An intimate classical music concert featuring a tribute to Drake performed by candlelight.
Sarper Güven
Dec 8Turkish star Sarper Güven makes his DC Improv debut with stand-up comedy performances.
Tidal Basin 5k Running Tour
Dec 8A guided 5k running tour around the scenic Tidal Basin.
Collecting Memories
Dec 8An ongoing art exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
Maryland Lady Terrapins Basketball vs. Delaware State Hornets
Dec 9A collegiate women's basketball game.
DC Santa Crawl 2025
Dec 13Join a festive bar crawl in Dupont Circle.
The Little Prince
Nov 22An opera performance by the Washington National Opera.
The Holiday Show
Dec 13A festive performance at the Lincoln Theatre.
Sip n' Santa
Dec 13Enjoy a festive event at Dirty Habit DC.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Performance
Dec 13Experience a theatrical performance by the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company.
Extraordinary Cinema: The Holiday
Dec 14A free film screening as part of the Extraordinary Cinema series.
Go, Dog. Go!
Nov 22A children's theatre performance based on the book by P.D. Eastman.
Festive Succulent Tree Happy Hour Workshop
Dec 9Learn to create festive succulent trees in a fun workshop environment.
Christmas Tree Lane with The Lancaster...
Dec 10Experience Christmas Tree Lane.
Boyce Symphony No. 2 & Mozart Symphony No. 15
Dec 8An evening of classical music featuring works by Boyce and Mozart.
Revolution: The Music of The Beatles – A Symphonic Experience with LSO!
Dec 9Experience the iconic music of The Beatles performed by a symphony orchestra.
Emerging Artists Exhibition
Dec 9Get a glimpse of emerging artists and their works.
Santa in the City
Dec 10Meet Santa in the heart of Lancaster.
Bria Skonberg: Jingle Bell Swing
Dec 13A jazz and holiday music performance
Christmas Burns Red VI
Dec 13An all-ages music concert
2025 Lancaster Santa Stumble
Dec 13A festive social event where participants dress as Santa
Wheatland Chorale Presents A Rose in Winter
Dec 14A chorale concert with a winter theme
FREE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!
Dec 14A free holiday event for families
The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls
Dec 14A festive Christmas-themed theatrical performance
Christmas Market Extravaganza
Dec 13A festive market offering holiday goods and cheer.
Holiday Craft Fair
Dec 13Discover unique handmade gifts and holiday crafts from local artisans.
Christmas Magic - A Festival of Lights
Dec 20An enchanting outdoor light festival for the holiday season.
The 2025 Christmas Show: Deck the Halls
Dec 20A festive Christmas show with recurring performances.
"Diamant Noir" Winter Masquerade Ball 2025 (3rd Annual)
Dec 20An annual masquerade ball.
Christmas “Free” Store
Dec 14Volunteer or shop for free at this community event.
Santa Visits Ewell Plaza
Dec 12Santa makes a trip from the North Pole to Ewell Plaza.
Ruth Orkin: Women on the Move
Dec 12An exhibition featuring the renowned photography of Ruth Orkin, documenting women from WWII through the 1970s.
Julia Kamanda & Cabbage Hill
Dec 12Live musical performance by Julia Kamanda & Cabbage Hill.
A Holiday Pops! with Melinda Doolittle
Dec 12Washington, D.C.'s dazzling holiday concert returns.
The Cosy Christmas Grotto
Dec 13Enjoy a magical Christmas experience at this grotto.
Diva's Las Vegas with Tula & Regina
Dec 12An evening performance featuring Tula & Regina.
Community Menorah Lighting
Dec 14A community gathering for a Menorah lighting ceremony on the front lawn
"Winter Song" - Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson | One-Day Choir
Dec 28A one-day choir event featuring songs by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson.
Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility Open
Dec 28The Minnie Howard Aquatics Facility is open for public use.
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility Open
Dec 27The Chinquapin Park Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility is open for public use.
Maysa Concert
Dec 27Live performance by Maysa.
Live Music at Mason Social
Dec 22Enjoy live music on Monday evenings.
Stations of the Nativity
Dec 27Religious exhibition/event
Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park
Nov 28DC's winter wonderland featuring a 100-foot tubing slide, Northern Lights Experience, winter train ride, LED see-saws, and curling lanes. Closed December 24 and 25.
Frosted at Franklin Park
Nov 21A display of thousands of festive bright lights bringing a shimmery cool front to Franklin Park.
ZooLights
Nov 21The Smithsonian's National Zoo transforms into an enchanting winter wonderland with festive light displays. Closed December 24 and 25.
A Candlelight Christmas
Dec 14Celebrate the season with The Washington Chorus' beloved A Candlelight Christmas, led by Eugene Rogers.
Yin Yoga Teacher Training program
Dec 28Participate in a Yin Yoga Teacher Training program.
Wicked (Touring)
Dec 27Experience the touring Broadway production of Wicked.
James Nasty concert
Dec 28A live music performance by James Nasty.
Tommy Davidson ~ Special Event
Dec 29Catch a special comedy performance by Tommy Davidson.
Tommy Davidson ~ Special Event
Dec 28Catch a special comedy performance by Tommy Davidson.
Santa Claus is Comin': A Motown Christmas Revue
Dec 28Enjoy a Motown-themed Christmas revue.
Kwanzaa Celebration
Dec 26An annual Kwanzaa celebration in collaboration with The Men & Families Center and the National Great Blacks In Wax Museum.
A John Waters Christmas 18+
Dec 23An adult-oriented Christmas event featuring local celebrity John Waters.
German Christmas Village in Baltimore
Nov 22Experience an authentic German Christmas Market with over 60 local and international vendors.
A Jane Austen Christmas at 250
Dec 27A Christmas event with a Jane Austen theme.
Holt Family Lights
Dec 22A local holiday light display for the community.
Piazza Family Lights
Dec 22Enjoy a festive holiday light display.
Mount Olivet Christmas Eve Family Worship
Dec 24Family-friendly Christmas Eve worship service in the Sanctuary.
ELF Screening
Dec 23Watch the beloved holiday movie "Elf" on the big screen.
Fiddler on the Roof
Dec 22Experience the iconic musical gorgeously staged in-the-round.
Fiddler on the Roof
Dec 29A classic musical performance.
Knife Skill for All Ages
Dec 28A culinary class focusing on knife techniques.
Holiday Breads
Dec 27Learn to bake festive breads.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Christmas Day Service
Dec 25Join for Christmas Day worship.
Christmas Day Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
Dec 25Conclude your Christmas celebration with an elegant dinner.
Christmas Day Brunch at The Ritz-Carlton, Pentagon City
Dec 25Indulge in a special Christmas Day Brunch.
The Melting Pot Christmas Eve Menu
Dec 24Enjoy fondue from the regular menu or choose their Prix Fixe Christmas Eve special.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Christmas Eve Service
Dec 25Join for Christmas Eve worship.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Christmas Eve Service
Dec 25Join for Christmas Eve worship.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24Join for Christmas Eve worship.
Cherrydale Baptist Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec 25Attend a Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship service with carols, choir, and scripture reading.
Cherrydale Baptist Church Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Dec 25Attend a Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship service with carols, choir, and scripture reading.
BASHMENT LAST LAST 2025
Dec 28A nightlife event with music.
Fiddler on the Roof
Dec 27A classic musical performance.
Mount Olivet Christmas Eve Family Worship
Dec 24Family-friendly Christmas Eve worship service in the Sanctuary.
It's A Wonderful Life Screening
Dec 23Enjoy a screening of the classic movie "It's A Wonderful Life".
Christmas Eve Worship
Dec 24A modern, laid-back Christmas Eve service with incredible music and a cozy atmosphere.
Christmas Eve Service
Dec 24A Christmas Eve service.
Christmas Eve Service
Dec 25A Christmas Eve service.