FEATURED EVENTS

The Sheriff’s Office welcomes donations of toys, books, games, and gift cards for Operation Elf, the annual program to provide holiday gifts to the children of inmates. During Operation Elf, the Inmate Services staff identifies eligible inmates who provide information about their children, like age and gender. Then our staff selects gifts for the children, packages them up, and arranges for family members or guardians to visit the Sheriff’s Office to pick up the gifts or in some cases, staff may be able to deliver the gifts.

Celebrate the holidays at ZooLights! Enjoy twinkling lights and a festive atmosphere as this beloved winter classic returns to the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Journey through magical displays of glowing animal lanterns, watch live musical performances, sip hot cocoa and other festive treats, and explore the Zoo under the dazzling glow of one million environmentally friendly LED lights. ZooLights is a family-friendly, conservation-minded holiday tradition — each visit helps support the Zoo’s mission to save species and protect habitats worldwide.