What to do in Parkville

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.

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

Christkindlmarkt

Dec 12A traditional German Christmas market with vendors and festive goods.

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.

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.

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.

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 11Santa makes a trip from the North Pole to Ewell Plaza.

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.

Christmas Burns Red VI Friday Tickets

Dec 12A music event at the Lancaster Convention Center.

Gift of Lights Show

Nov 27A dazzling drive-through Christmas light display featuring millions of lights, festive scenes, and holiday spirit.

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.

Ghosts of Christmas Past

Dec 6A family-friendly special event.

Gift of Lights Show

Nov 27A dazzling drive-through Christmas light display featuring millions of lights and festive scenes.

Gift of Lights Show at Dover Motor Speedway

Dec 20A dazzling drive-through Christmas light display featuring millions of lights and festive scenes.

The Cosy Christmas Grotto

Dec 13Enjoy a magical Christmas experience at this grotto.

"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.

Dec 27Live performance by Maysa.

Live Music at Mason Social

Dec 22Enjoy live music on Monday evenings.

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.

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.

Dec 28An event at Cookology Culinary School.

Fiddler on the Roof

Dec 27A performance of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof".

Dec 27A sound bath session for relaxation and wellness.

Holiday Saturday Night Social

Dec 27A holiday social event.

Romanian Christmas & New Year Traditions

Dec 28A celebration of Romanian Christmas and New Year traditions.

A Jane Austen Christmas at 250

Dec 27A Christmas event with a Jane Austen theme.

Dec 28An event at The Queen venue, featuring music or nightlife.

Holiday Parea and Poto

Dec 23An evening event for the holidays.

Holiday Lights Express

Nov 28Enjoy a festive train ride through holiday light displays.

A Jane Austen Christmas at 250

Dec 1Experience a historical Christmas celebration in the setting of Jane Austen's era.

Mount Olivet Christmas Eve Family Worship

Dec 24Family-friendly Christmas Eve worship service in the Sanctuary.

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 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".

Reindeer Ornament Making & Story Time with Mrs. Claus

Dec 28Kids can make reindeer ornaments and enjoy a story read by Mrs. Claus.

Collecting Memories: Treasures from the Library of Congress

Dec 15An exhibit showcasing treasures from the Library of Congress.

Courses hippiques de trot

Dec 15Courses hippiques de trot.

Celebrate the Season 2025

Dec 13An outdoor holiday market featuring child choirs performing holiday songs

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

Stations of the Nativity

Dec 27Religious exhibition/event

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.