Gingerbread House Workshops and Other Activities for Children

Tudor Place Historic House and Garden – 1644 31st St NW, DC, 202.965.0400, www.tudorplace.org
Washington, DC Metro Area
2018 Holiday & Winter Activities
• Deck the Halls: A Family at Christmas – Tour the house, sing with carolers, make holiday crafts, and enjoy
refreshments. When: Dec 1st, 1-4pm Cost: $3-10
• Weekend Tudor Tots: Noon Year’s Eve – Enjoy a festive counting-themed story time, then count down together
to 12 pm. (Ages 2-4) When: Dec 30th, 11:30am-12:30pm Cost: $5-8

The Ritz-Carlton DC – 3100 South Street NW, Washington, DC, 202.835-0500, Call for details & reservations. The Nutcracker
• Gingerbread Decorating Class - Children will learn the art of decorating gingerbread houses with fun There are a wide range of theaters to enjoy this Christmas classic ballet. Take
takeaway gifts. (Ages 3-12) When: Dec 9th, 3pm Cost: $75 the whole family to marvel over Clara’s Christmas fantasy when the wooden toy
soldier comes alive and takes her on a magical tour of wonderful holiday
The Ritz-Carlton Tysons – 1700 Tysons Boulevard, McLean, VA, 703.744-3999, Call for details & reservations. adventures. Find the theater that best suits your style and budget.
• Gingerbread Decorating Class - Learn to make your own sugary gingerbread home and go home with a special souvenir as well. (Ages 3+) Get tickets early!
When: Dec 1st–16th, 9am & 12pm Cost: $75
• Brunch with Santa – Have an early visit from Santa at this extensive breakfast buffet. When: Dec 8th, 11am Cost: $32-64
In Washington DC:
• The Nutcracker Tea – Delight in a contemporary twist on the beloved holiday classic while you enjoy afternoon tea with festive winter petite
sandwiches and pastries. When: Dec 8th-16th, 10am Cost: $82 Ballet West – The Kennedy Center, 2700 F St NW, DC, 202.467.4600,
When: Dec 5th-9th Cost: $59-215 www.kennedy-center.org
The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City – 1250 S. Hayes Street, Arlington, VA, 703.415-5000, Call for details & reservations. The Washington Ballet – www.washingtonballet.org
• Breakfast with Santa – Delight in the magic of the holidays and start your day the merry way, with a warm Breakfast with Santa. When: Dec 1st,
• Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street NW, DC, 202.783.4000 When: Nov 29th-Dec 28th
8:30am Cost: $30
Cost: $32-125
• Gingerbread House & Train Workshop – Children explore the art of gingerbread house decorating. When: Dec 9th, 11am Cost: $42-72 Tree Lighting Ceremonies
• The Nutcracker Tea – A contemporary twist on the beloved classic and afternoon tea. When: Dec 16th, 10:30am & 2pm Cost: $45-75
For tickets go to: www.balletnova.org
In Maryland:
National Christmas Tree
Metropolitan Ballet Theatre - Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery
Nov 28th at the Ellipse near the White House.
Olney Ballet Theatre - The Ballroom, Norbeck Country Club, 17200 Cashell Rd, Rockville, MD, 301.924.3400, www.olneyballet.org College, 51 Mannakee St, Rockville, MD, 301.279.5301
Visit the tree thru Jan 1st, illuminated dusk.
• The Nutcracker Tea Party – Mingle with characters, enjoy a delicious buffet, crafts & more! When: Dec 16th, 3:30pm Cost: $45 • The Nutcracker - When: Nov 30th-Dec 9th Cost: $19-31 www.mbtdance.org
www.nationaltree.org
• The Nutcracker Suite – When: Dec 1st & 8th
Christmas on the Potomac – Where: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD
To Find on the Web: Google “Christmas on the Potomac”
Light Up the Wharf
Maryland Youth Ballet – 301.608.2232, www.marylandyouthballet.org Dec 1st, 5-8pm, at District Square – Enjoy hot
• Gingerbread Decorating Corner – Decorate a cookie or a house. When: Nov 24th–Dec 31st Cost: $30-39 • Mini-Nut – Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, 7995 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD,
• Breakfast with Charlie Brown & Friends – Interactive breakfast with the Peanuts gang. When: Nov 24th–Dec 31st chocolate, s’mores at the fire pit, crafts &
When: Dec 8th & 9th Cost: $18-25 music. www.wharfdc.com
Cost: $27-40 • The Nutcracker – Robert E. Parilla Performing Arts Center, Montgomery College, 51 Mannakee
• ICE! A Charlie Brown Christmas – Favorite scenes from this classic brought to life using more St, Rockville, MD When: Dec 14th-23rd Cost: $27-38 Nightly Tree Lighting at The
than 2 million pounds of ice. When: Nov 16th-Jan 1st Cost: $24-32
Strathmore - 5301 Tuckerman Ln, Rockville, MD, 301.581.5100 Gaylord
• Cirque Dreams Unwrapped – Free 25-minute Christmas fable performed on atrium stage When: Nov 16th–Jan 1st
• Baltimore Symphony Orchester: Cirque Nutcracker – When: Dec 13th Cost: $35-90 Throughout the holidays – includes classic
www.strathmore.org Christmas music, laser lights, a dancing
• Moscow Ballet – When: Dec 16th & 17th Cost: $48-88 www.nutcracker.com fountain and indoor snowfall. To Find on the
• The Hip Hop Nutcracker – When: Dec 18th & 19th Cost: $30-60 www.strathmore.org
Rockville Civic Ballet - Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD, 240.314.8690, Cut your own Christmas Tree
When: Dec 1st, 2nd & 8th Cost: $13-17 www.rockvillemd.gov/arts/ballet
Olney Ballet Theatre - Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD,
301.924.3400, When: Dec 7th-Dec 24th Cost: $27-42 www.olneyballettheatre.org Butler’s Orchard, 22200 Davis Mill Rd,
Germantown, MD, 301.972.3299, Only pre-
The Puppet Co. – Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, 301.634.2222,
cut trees this year. 5-12’ Fraser & Douglas.
When: Nov 23rd-Dec 30th Cost: $12 www.thepuppetco.org
Market open Tues-Sun, 9:30AM-6PM

SEASON’S GREETINGS
Dear Friends,
The DC area is just full of fun and unique
holiday activities for the whole family to enjoy.
So whether you’re looking for something to
do with the kids, grandkids, or visitors, this list
should keep you busy through the New Year.
Best wishes for a Happy Holiday
Season!
www.butlersorchard.com
Linden Hill Tree Farm, 4102 Old Crain
Santa Sightings Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD, 301.627.3768,
Open Fri-Sun 8:30am–4:30pm, Nov 23rd–until
Bethesda Winter Wonderland - Celebrate the holiday season in
sold out. Norway Spruce, Douglas Fir, White
downtown Bethesda with a variety of performances, live ice sculpting, a visit
Pine, Concolor Fir, Canaan Fir & pre-cut 5-11’
from Santa Claus and more! Where: Veterans Park, Woodmont & Norfolk
Fraser & Douglas Firs.
4315 50th Street, NW
Aves, Bethesda, MD When: Dec 1st, 1-4pm Cost: Free www.bethesda.org
www.lindenhillchristmastreefarm.com
Washington, DC 20016 202.552.5600 Santa Fly-In – Watch Santa fly into the College Park Airport. Make Day Star Farm, 41374 Reservoir Rd,
holiday arts & crafts before having your picture taken with Santa. Where:
McEnearney.com 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, MD, 301.864.6029 When: Dec 1st,
Leesburg, VA, 703.327.6269, Open Nov 25th &
Dec 1st & 8th, 9am-5pm & Dec 2nd & 9th, 12-
This is not intended to solicit the listings of other brokers.
12-4pm Cost: $5 per participant www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com 5pm. Scotch Pine, Norway & Concolor Fir.
All information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
Santa at National Harbor – Where: At the Carousel, 12-2PM, $7 & At the Capital Wheel, 2- www.daystarfarm.net
4PM, $11-50 When: Nov 10th-Dec 22nd www.nationalharbor.com Krop’s Crops, 11110 Georgetown Pike,
Mrs. Claus’ Christmas Traditions – Delight in the reading of holiday classics, join in the Great Falls, VA, 703.430.8955, Open Nov 23rd-
singing of carols and enjoy a batch of Mrs. Claus’ world-famous cookies. Where: Gaylord National Dec 24th, 11am to dark. Cut your own & pre-
Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD, 301.965.5000 When: Nov 24th- cut 5-14’ Noble, Fraser & Douglas Firs.
Dec 31st Cost: $12.99 To Find on the Web: Google “Christmas on the Potomac” www.kropscrops.com

Brunch with Santa at The Kennedy Center – Enjoy the incredible views from the Kennedy Snickers Gap Tree Farm, 34350 Williams
Gap Rd, Round Hill VA 540.554.8323. Open
Center and see Santa! Where: Roof Terrace Restaurant, 2700 F St NW, DC When: Dec 9th & 16th,
Nov 23rd–mid-Dec, weekends 9AM to dark &
10AM-2PM - Call for details & reservations (202.416.8555) or go online to www.roofterracedc.com
weekdays 12PM to dark. Douglas Fir &
Dave Kolakowski The Waterskiing Santa – The longest-running water ski Christmas show. Where: Old Town
Alexandria Waterfront from Founders to Waterfront Park, VA When: Dec 24th, 1pm Cost: FREE
Colorado Blue Spruce.
www.snickersgaptrees.com
www.waterskiingsanta.com
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ZooLights – A seasonal display of more than 500,000 sparkling Holiday Concerts & Productions
animated lights, trains & Lego display, zoo tubing, and nocturnal critters. The Holidays at the Kennedy Center –
bul Where: National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, DC When: Nov 23rd –Jan 1st, 5– 2700 F St NW, DC, Check the website for free performances on
9pm, Cost: FREE ADMISSION – PKG: $11-22 www.nationalzoo.si.edu the Millennium stage. http://www.kennedy-center.org
• NPR’s A Jazz Piano Christmas – When: Dec 1st Cost: $55-65
National Harbor Christmas Light Show – Tree light show & • Second City’s Love, Factually – When: Dec 4th-31st Cost: $45-75
fireworks. • Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas – When: Dec 7th-22nd
Where: Waterfront Plaza, National Harbor When: Nov 10th-Dec 22nd, Cost: $18-75
5:30pm Cost: Free www.nationalharbor.com • Miss Saigon – When: Dec 12th-Jan 13th Cost: $49-175
Local Charities • NSO Pops: A Holiday Pops! - When: Dec 13th Cost: FREE
Festival of Lights at the Mormon Temple - View more than 650,000 lights and a life-sized
outdoor Nativity scene. Nightly live musical performances. Where: 9900 Stoneybrook Dr, Kensington,
Below is a list of local charities you could • Washington National Opera: The Lion, The Unicorn & Me, a Holiday Family Opera – Ice Skating
consider when planning your holiday giving. When: Dec 14th-16th Cost: $49-79 Fun for the novice as well as the more
MD, 301.587.0144. When: Nov 29th-Jan 1st from dusk to 10pm. Cost: FREE
Children’s National Medical Center • NSO Pops: A Holiday Pops! Featuring Ashley Brown - When: Dec 14th-15th experienced skater. The DC area has a
http://dctemplelights.lds.org/
Ensures that every child can receive care Cost: $24-99
variety of skating rinks, most offering public
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens – Step into a magical winter wonderland regardless of their family’s ability to pay; • Getty Music: SING! An Irish Christmas – When: Dec 15th Cost: $70-125
• Choral Arts Society: Songs of the Season – When: Dec 16th-24th Cost: $15-69 skating sessions and lessons.
illuminated with more than 1 million colorful lights. Where: 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, donations cover the costs of specialized
301.962.1400 When: Nov 16th-Jan 1st (closed Dec 24 & 25), 5:30-9:30pm (10pm Fri/Sat) Cost: $25-30 care, family support, groundbreaking • The Play That Goes Wrong – When: Dec 18th-Jan 6th Cost: $49-149 Indoor:
www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/ research, etc. www.childrensnational.org • NSO’s Handel’s Messiah – When: Dec 20th-23rd Cost: $15-89 Cabin John Ice Rink, 10610 Westlake Dr,
**McEnearney Associates is proud to be an • Choral Arts Society: A Family Christmas – When: Dec 24th Cost: $20-45 Rockville, MD, 301.765.8620
Georgetown GLOW – marvel at stunning artworks as part of the only curated exhibition of • AJazz New Year’s Eve: Patty Austin’s Bebop Hip Hop Ella – When: Dec 31st www.montgomeryparks.org
official toy drop-off site for Dr. Bear’s Toy
outdoor public light art installations in the region Where: See website for details When: Dec 1st–Jan Cost: $79-89
Closet Holiday Toy Drive. Please contact me Fort Dupont Ice Arena, 3779 Ely Pl SE, DC,
6th, 5-10pm Cost: Free www.georgetownglowdc.com
for more information.** 202.584.5007 www.fdia.org
The District’s Holiday Boat Parade – Enjoy the parade, photos with Santa, cookie Bread for the City – Provides Washington National Cathedral – 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, DC, 202.537.2228 Gaylord National Resort Ice Rink, 201 Waterfront
decorating, crafts, music, s’mores, fireworks & more! Where: From the tip of Hains Point to the docks vulnerable DC residents with www.cathedral.org St, National Harbor, MD, 301-965-4000 To Find on
of The Wharf When: Dec 2nd, 4-10pm Cost: Free www.wharfdc.com comprehensive services (food, clothing, • Handel’s Messiah – When: Dec 7th-8th Cost: $25-95 Web: Google “Christmas on the Potomac”
medical care, & legal & social services). • Gold: Christmas with the King’s Singers – When: Dec 22nd Cost: $15-95
Annapolis Christmas Lights Boat Parade – Enjoy a parade of lights on the water at this Herbert W. Wells Ice Rink, 5211 Paint Branch
yearly spectacle. Where: Annapolis City Harbor and Spa Creek above the Spa Creek Bridge www.breadforthecity.org
Strathmore - 2801 Tuckerman Lane, Rockville, MD www.strathmore.org Pkwy, College Park, MD, 301.277.3717
When: Dec 8th, 6-8pm Cost: Free www.eastportyc.org So Others Might Eat – An interfaith, • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas – When: Dec 2nd Cost: $52-108 www.pgparks.com
community-based organization that helps • National Philharmonic: Holiday Pops – When: Dec 7th Cost: $18-74 Rockville Ice Arena, 50 Southlawn Court,
Winter Lights Festival at Seneca Creek State Park – Magical light display including more the poor & homeless of DC. www.some.org • Strathmore Children’s Chorus: Our Voices, Her Song – When: Dec 9th Cost: $15-25
than 450 illuminated displays along a 3.5 mile drive through the park. Where: 11950 Clopper Rd, Rockville, MD, 301.315.5650
Capital Area Food Bank – Feeds the • The Washington Chorus: A Candlelight Christmas – When: Dec 20th & 21st Cost: $25-79 www.rockvilleicearena.com
Gaithersburg, MD When: Nov 23rd-Dec 31st (closed x-mas), 6-9pm (10pm Fri/Sat) Cost: $12-17 • National Philharmonic: Handel’s Messiah – When: Dec 22nd–23rd Cost: $10-88
hungry in DC by acquiring food & Wheaton Ice Rink, 11751 Orebaugh Ave,
https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/recreation/special-events/winter-lights-festival • Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert – When: Dec 30th Cost: $49-125
distributing it through its network of partner Wheaton, MD, 301.905.3000.
Mount Vernon - GW Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA, 703.780.2000 www.mountvernon.org agencies. www.capitalareafoodbank.org www.montgomeryparks.org
• By Candlelight – Visitors meet historic characters, learn about the Washington's Christmas DC Central Kitchen – Offers path- Holiday Caroling and Sing Alongs
Outdoor:
traditions and tour the candlelit mansion. When: Nov 23rd-Dec 16th, 5-8pm Cost: $17-25 breaking solutions to poverty, hunger, &
poor health through job training, healthy Wolf Trap Holiday Sing-A-Long – This annual celebration Canal Park Ice Rink, 200 M Street SE, DC
• Christmas Illuminations – Special evening of fireworks and fun. When: Dec 14th & 15th, www.capitolriverfront.org
food distribution, & local farm partnerships. hosts a performance by the U.S. Marine Band and a sing-a-long
5:30-8:45pm Cost: $20-35
www.dccentralkitchen.org of Christmas carols and Hanukkah songs. Georgetown Washington Harbour Ice Rink,
Bull Run Festival of Lights – Over 40 000 animated lights set to music Where: 7700 Bull Run Dr
N Street Village – Empowers homeless Where: Wolf Trap’s Filene Center, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 3050 K St NW, DC, 202.706.7666
When: Dec 1st, 4pm Cost: FREE www.wolftrap.org www.thewashingtonharbour.com
& low-income women by offering a broad
Model Train Exhibits spectrum of services & advocacy in an National Sculpture Garden Ice Rink, National
Capital City Symphony – Annual holiday concert and sing-along followed by Gallery of Art at 7th St & Constitution Ave
US Botanic Gardens – Season’s Greetings: All Aboard! - Trains atmosphere of dignity and respect; it also
cookies and mingling afterwards – rumor has it the big guy in red shows up too!
provides affordable rental housing for low NW, DC, 202.216.9397 www.nga.gov
chug by iconic train stations from across the United States. View Where: Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, DC When: Dec 10th, 4:30 & 7pm
thousands of blooms, including heirloom and newly developed and moderate-income individual & families. Pentagon Row Ice Rink, 1201 South Joyce St,
www.capitalcitysymphony.org
poinsettia varieties. Where: 100 Maryland Ave SW, DC at the foot of www.nstreetvillage.org Arlington, VA, 703.418.6666
the Capitol When: Nov 23rd-Jan 1st, 10am-5pm www.usbg.gov Martha’s Table – Engages the Kennedy Center – Messiah sing along with the Opera House Orchestra, a 200-voice www.pentagonrowskating.com
community in developing sustainable choir, professional soloists, and the entire audience in a glorious "sing along" of Handel's Rockville Town Square Ice Rink, 131 Gibbs St,
National Christmas Tree - Be sure to check out these model trains underneath Washington’s solutions to poverty by meeting the core beloved masterpiece. Where: 2700 F St NW, DC, 202.467.1324 When: Dec 23rd Rockville, MD, 301.545.1999
most visited Christmas tree. Where: At the ellipse by the White House When: Thru the holidays needs of their clients w/education, nutrition, Cost: Free (Tickets are required) www.kennedy-center.org www.rockvilleiceskating.com
ZooLights – The Smithsonian's National Zoo Choo-Choo: take a merry tour through the Zoo on a clothing, & family support programs. Silver Spring Ice Skating Rink, 8523 Fenton St,
trackless train that whisks guests around the Kids’ Farm and features gorgeous views of the holiday www.marthastable.org Christmas Caroling at The Wharf – Join in with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Silver Spring, MD, 301.588.1221
light displays. Where: National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, DC When: Nov 23rd–Jan 1st, 5pm–9pm A Wider Circle – Provides basic need Washington as they sing holiday songs. Where: Wharf Street, District Square, DC www.silverspringiceskating.com
http://nationalzoo.si.edu items to families transitioning out of shelters When: Dec 23rd, 7-8pm www.wharfdc.com
The Watergate Rooftop Skating, 2650 Virginia
or simply living without life’s necessities by Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 866.271.0218
Holly Trolleyfest – Celebrate the season with toy trains and Santa aboard the streetcars! furnishing homes free of charge and
Where: National Capital Trolley Museum, 1313 Bonifant Rd, Colesville, MD When: Weekends in Dec
educational workshops at low-income
Live Theatre www.thewatergatehotel.com
Cost: $8-10 www.dctrolley.org A Christmas Carol – Wharf Ice Rink, 960 Wharf Street SW, Washington,
schools & shelters. www.awidercircle.org
• Where: Ford’s Theatre, 511 10th Street NW, DC, 301.924.3400 When: Nov 15th-Dec 30th DC, 202.774.7266 www.wharfdc.com
Garden Railway Exhibit at Brookside Gardens – Seasonal display of miniature trains and Luke’s Wings – Supports soldiers who
trollies amidst a landscape of town and country scenes. Where: 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD Cost: $32-105 (Ages 5+) www.fords.org
have been wounded in battle by providing
• Where: Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, 301.924.3400
When: Nov 16th–Jan 1st, 10am-5pm, Cost: Free with Garden of Lights admission the means for family members to visit during
When: Nov 23rd-Dec 30th Cost: $40-50 (Ages 10+) www.olneytheatre.org
www.montgomeryparks.org/brookside/ service member’s hospitalization &
rehabilitation by purchasing travel agency Elf the Musical - Where: Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd, Olney, MD, 301.924.3400 When: Nov 9th-Jan 6th Cost: $59-99
College Park Aviation Museum Miniature trains, villages, tunnels and depots spark the www.olneytheatre.org
services & travel tickets for loved ones.
imagination and bring history to life. Where: 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Dr, College Park, MD, The Christmas Revels – Where: GW Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St NW, DC When: Dec 8th-16th Cost: $32-$60 www.revelsdc.org
www.lukeswings.org
301.864.6029 When: Dec 15th-22nd Cost: FREE with museum admission
http://www.collegeparkaviationmuseum.com/ Fancy Nancy’s Splendiferous Christmas – Where: Adventure Theatre Musical Theater, 7300 MacArthur Blvd NW, DC When: Nov 16th-Jan
For additional ideas go to 6th
Christmas on the Potomac – Potomac Express Train Ride (Ages 12 & younger) www.catalogueforphilanthropy-dc.org Cost: $25 www.adventuretheatre-mtc.org
Where: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD
When: Nov 24th-Dec 31st Cost: $5 To Find on Web: Google “Christmas on the Potomac”
Seasons of Light – Discovery Theater’s perennial seasonal favorite! Where: Ripley Center, Smithsonian, DC When: Dec 3rd-21st Cost: $3-8
http://discoverytheater.org
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guide courtesyofofDave
is courtesy NoraKolakowski
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Associates, ThisThis guide
guide courtesyofofDave
is courtesy NoraKolakowski
Burke at McEnearney Associates,
at McEnearney Inc. Inc.
Associates,