Step Afrika!’s talented dancers
showcase the African-American
tradition of stepping in this
festive virtual performance.

Expect a visit from arctic friends
like Popper the Penguin and
polar bear twins. Registration
required. Streaming | Dec. 16 |
Free | stepafrika.org
IN SPIRIT OF KWANZAA
Now in its 15th year, this
energetic virtual performance
from Coyaba Dance Theater
celebrates the seven principles
of Kwanzaa through dance.

Streaming | Dec. 29 | Free |
danceplace.org THE NUTCRACKER STORYBOOK
Imagination Stage. All winter
long, families can tune into this
retelling of the Hans Christian
Andersen fairy tale that inspired
Disney’s “Frozen.” Tickets
required. Streaming | Dec. 12 to
Feb. 28 | $25-29 per household |
imaginationstage.org WINTER ADVENTURE
WITH THE SNOW MAIDEN
Join teaching artist and
performer Natasha Mirny for
the exciting Slavic folk tale of
Grandfather Frost and the Snow
Maiden. Families are invited
to become part of Hillwood
Museum’s virtual storytelling
experience through music,
movement and props. Tickets
required. Streaming | Dec. 12
| Free for members; $5 for the
general public |
hillwoodmuseum.org The Maryland Youth Ballet has
reimagined its annual production
of the classic holiday story. The
pre-recorded performance will be
available to rent or purchase after
its premiere. Streaming | Dec. 19 | CHRISTMAS VILLAGE AT LEESBURG
$10 to rent, $20 to purchase |
ANIMAL PARK
marylandyouthballet.org If you have an animal lover in
the family, consider celebrating
the holidays at this popular
‘THE SNOW QUEEN’
petting zoo. Take photos
Make some hot chocolate
with Santa Claus, ride the
and settle in for an amazing
at-home theater experience from Candy Cane Express, roast
MERRY MAKING
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marshmallows and more.

Tickets required. Leesburg
Animal Park, Leesburg, VA |
Dec. 4-23 | Prices vary by activity
| leesburganimalpark.com
THE ENCHANTED FOREST
This annual fundraiser for the
Junior League of Northern
Virginia is happening virtually
this year. The day-long event
includes family-friendly activities
such as calls with Santa, holiday
cooking, gingerbread decorating,
musical performances and more.

Tickets required. Streaming |
Nov. 21 | Prices vary by activity |
jlnv.org WINTER GLOW
Experience the wonder of George
Washington’s estate illuminated
with colorful lights and holiday
patterns. Meet Aladdin the
camel, listen to carolers and pick
up a craft kit for the kids. Tickets
required. George Washington’s
Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, VA
| Dec. 11-13 and 26-28 | $25-$45 |
mountvernon.org ICE & LIGHTS
Skate around the ice rink, sip
hot chocolate and say “cheese”
at festively lit photo ops,
including a reindeer family,
color-changing trees and a 3D
sleigh. Face masks and social
distancing required. Ice skating
tickets must be purchased
online. The Winter Village at
Cameron Run Park, Alexandria,
VA | Nov. 20 to Jan. 3 | $9.35-$24
| novaparks.com
OCCOQUAN HOLIDAYFEST
Explore historic Occoquan
during the holiday season
through a series of online and
in-person activities. Events
include a gingerbread house
contest, a virtual tree lighting,
a fireside family night and a
trivia competition. Registration
required. Price varies by activity.

Occoquan, VA | Nov. 20 to Dec. 13 |
occoquanguild.org FIRST NIGHT ALEXANDRIA
Looking for a family-friendly
way to ring in the new year?
Celebrate the end of 2020 with
fan-favorite local entertainers
and fireworks in an alcohol-
free and safe environment.

Both in-person and online
activities will be offered.

Alexandria, VA | Dec. 31 | $25-
$35; children younger than 12
free | firstnightalexandria.org n
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