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What to do in Sterling

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

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.
Christmas “Free” Store
Dec 14Volunteer or shop for free at this community event.
Ruth Orkin: Women on the Move
Dec 12An exhibition featuring the renowned photography of Ruth Orkin, documenting women from WWII through the 1970s.
Winchester Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Dec 12Take a festive trolley tour to see the holiday lights in Winchester, VA.
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Nov 28Explore a festive winter wonderland at Clearbrook Park.
Holiday Tours at Belle Grove Plantation
Dec 5Enjoy special holiday tours of Belle Grove Plantation.
A Holiday Pops! with Melinda Doolittle
Dec 12Washington, D.C.'s dazzling holiday concert returns.
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Nov 28A festive display of holiday lights.
Winchester Winter Village in Old Town
Dec 1A village featuring modern and traditional food and crafts vendors.
Holiday Tours at Belle Grove
Dec 5Festive holiday tours of Belle Grove.
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
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.
Culinary Event
Dec 28An event at Cookology Culinary School.
Fiddler on the Roof
Dec 27A performance of the musical "Fiddler on the Roof".
Sound Bath
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.
Reindeer Ornament Making & Story Time with Mrs. Claus
Dec 28Kids can make reindeer ornaments and enjoy a story read by Mrs. Claus.
Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility Open
Dec 28The Chinquapin Park Recreation Center and Aquatics Facility is open for public use.
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.
Winter Glow
Dec 15Celebrate the holidays with an evening event featuring festive lights and activities.
Kissed by Kringle Wine Flights
Dec 4Enjoy a festive holiday wine flight available in the bistro or wine tents throughout December.
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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.
Annual Kids Christmas Holiday Event
Dec 19A special holiday celebration designed for children.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
Christmas Eve Service
Dec 25A Christmas Eve service.
In Clay
Dec 23American Premiere of a play.