FEATURED EVENTS

Main Streets and commercial corridors throughout the District have joined together to bring DC residents a spectacular holiday experience: DC Holiday Lights! Between November 19 and January 6, take a stroll down each of the participating corridors to experience a dazzling array of lights and decor, enjoy holiday promotions, and shop local. PLUS: Beginning November 26 (Black Friday), you can participate in the official DC Holiday Lights (Virtual) Scavenger Hunt! Earn entries for each participating commercial corridor you visit during Holiday Lights. The more entries you earn, the more likely you are to win great prizes from local businesses all across the District. Locations vary: be sure to check the location of each participating Main Street corridor before you head out!

Look Up to the Stars Virtual Astronomy Experiences presents: Orange Stars in an Autumn Sky. Are there really stars the color of a pumpkin? You betcha! Let's explore and see those and other Autumn colors twinkling and glowing in the night sky above, and learn some of the science and folklore behind them. This program is presented online, Oct 4, 2021 - Jan 7, 2022, Mon-Fri, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm Eastern Standard Time. It is most appropriate for ages 4-11 and ages 12 - 17. Ages 4 - 11

Experience the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland at your local Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s! Advance reservations are required in all locations and can go quickly. Families who visit Santa receive a free 4x6 studio-quality photo, as well as a free digital video greeting card to share on social media. Additional photo packages are also available for purchase and print instantly in the store.