Bucket List
From Page 44 5. Georgetown GLOW
Celebrate the holiday season in
Veterans Park in Bethesda, MD with
live ice sculpting, a visit from Santa
Claus and live performances!
• Dec. 8-Jan. 7
• Georgetown’s Commercial District,
Washington, D.C.

Reindeer - brought to life with a
spectacular walk-through winter
wonderland carved from more than
two million pounds of ice.

9. Reston Town Center’s
Holiday Events
13. Bull Run
Festival of Lights
Experience the magic of the season
• See website for dates.

with Georgetown GLOW. This
• Reston Town Center, Reston, VA
• Nov. 22-Jan. 7
Looking for multiple activities to do
• Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville,
outdoor public light art exhibition
is one of a kind. With D.C.’s oldest
neighborhood as its background,
it’s one of the most unique exhibits
in the D.C. area.

this holiday season? Reston Town
Center is just the place for you.

Between ice-skating, gift shopping
and carriage rides, Reston Town
Center is the perfect place for a fun
6. ZooLights at the Zoo
• Nov. 24-Jan. 1, 5-9 p.m.

• National Zoo, Washington, D.C.

night out.

10. Jingle Bell Rock & Run
VA Experience the magical 2.5
miles of holiday light displays.

After viewing the lights, enjoy
refreshments and photos with Santa
Claus! 14. National Hanukkah
ZooLights is a free event that
• Dec. 16, 9 a.m.

everyone can enjoy. This night will
• One Loudoun, Ashburn, VA
include live music performances,
Celebrate the holidays with a
delicious treats and tons of holiday
thrilling 5K/10K race and let the
• White House Ellipse
shopping. More than 500,000
little ones enjoy the 1K Fun Run!
Festivities at the lighting ceremony
captivating lights transform the Zoo
The after-party is filled with treats,
into a winter wonderland!
include musical performances, hot
activities and meet ups with Santa.

latkes and donuts. Enjoy a special
Menorah Lighting Ceremony
• Dec. 12, 4 p.m.

performance by The United States
7. The Center for
Ballet Arts Presents:
Nutcracker in a Nutshell
• Dec. 16, 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. & Dec.

17, 3 p.m.

• Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall
and Arts Center, Alexandria, VA
Bring the family out to enjoy an
abridged version of the beloved
11. Winter Lights Festival
• Nov. 24-Dec. 31
• Seneca Creek State Park, 1950
Clopper Rd., Gaithersburg, MD
Enjoy the 3.5-mile drive through
the enchanted Seneca Creek State
get everyone in the holiday spirit.

8. Bethesda
Winter Wonderland
15. Jingle Ball
• Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

• Capital One Arena, Washington, D.C.

Park, which takes you through
The iHeart Radio Jingle Ball Tour is
more than 380 illuminated displays.

back with another fantastic lineup.

Artists including Taylor Swift, Sam
classic tale! The Center for Ballet
Art’s annual performance is sure to
Air Force Band.

12. Gaylord ICE!
• Nov. 18-Jan. 1
• Marriott Gaylord National Harbor,
201 Waterfront St., MD
Smith, The Chainsmokers, Fifth
Harmony and so much more will
be performing at this year’s most
favorite holiday concert.

ICE! is the Gaylord’s signature
• Dec. 2, 1-4 p.m.

holiday attraction. This year’s
For more local holiday events, go
• Veterans Park, Downtown Bethesda, MD
theme is Rudolph the Red-Nosed
to washingtonFAMILY.com.

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