FAMILY FUN
FAMILY FUN
Santa Sightings
in the DMV
BY HEATHER M. ROSS
Does your child have a wishlist ready yet?
SANTA CLAUS WILL START MAKING HIS ROUNDS TO FAVORITE
FAMILY SPOTS IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY, WASHINGTON, D.C.,
NORTHERN VIRGINIA AND BEYOND AS EARLY AS NOVEMBER!
FIND HIM AT THE LOCATIONS BELOW.

ENCHANT WASHINGTON D.C.

1500 S. Capitol St. SE, Washington, D.C. 200003 |
Open Nov. 25 through Jan. 1
Enchant Washington D.C., home to the world’s largest light
maze and Christmas village, opens on Nov. 25 in Nationals
Park. This magical winter world features ice skating,
holiday treats, the village, a light maze and, of course,
Santa. Learn more and purchase your Santa tickets at
enchantchristmas.com. A VISIT WITH SANTA AT SULLY
HISTORIC SITE
3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly,
Va. | 12 p.m. Nov. 26
Bring your camera and take a
10 Washington FAMILY
picture with Santa in a beautiful historic outdoor setting at
Sully Historic Site. Children will have a chance to tell Santa
their wishes, make an ornament and enjoy refreshments. The
event starts at noon. For more information, call 703-437-1794.

To find this event online, search “Santa” at https://fairfax.

usedirect.com/FairfaxFCPAWeb/Activities/Search.aspx BETHESDA WINTER WONDERLAND
At the corner of Norfolk and St. Elmo Ave. |
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 4
Head down to the Norfolk Avenue Streetery from 1 p.m. to 4
p.m. to celebrate the holiday season with live ice sculpting,
live music and photo opportunities (Santa included!). This
event is presented by Bethesda Urban Partnership, an
organization working to help downtown businesses and
residents thrive. For more information and updates, visit
bethesda.org/bethesda/winter-wonderland. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA BY ARP
See website for individual addresses | Starting at 8 a.m.

Dec. 3 and continuing throughout the month
Enjoy a festive breakfast feast at Theismann’s Restaurant,
Mia’s Italian Kitchen or at Ada’s on the River. Breakfast starts
at 8 a.m. at all three locations, and Santa will be on the scene.

Children will receive take-home treats, meet Santa
and take a keepsake photo with him. The
Alexandria Restaurant Partners (ARP)
own and operate nine restaurants
in Florida and Northern Virginia.

alexandriarestaurantpartners.com P
SANTA: MAGLYVI; STOCKING: KAROLINA MADEJ/ADOBE STOCK;
CHILDREN: SERGII GNATIUK/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS
STORIES WITH SANTA CLAUS
Heartlove Photography, LLC, 8971 Fort Smallwood Road,
#unit F, Pasadena, Md. 21122 |
By appointment starting Nov. 12
Stories with Santa creates an immersive experience with
individual sessions with Santa. Sessions are booked by
appointment and invitation only. Your child will read a story
by the fire, chat about reindeer and the North Pole, tinker
with antique toys, chart a flight path, see Santa’s magic key
and pocket watch and get a gift from Santa’s bag and see
their name on the “nice” list. Stories with Santa Claus aims
to be sensory-friendly and can customize the experience
based on the application questionnaire. Appointments
are $350 and include 3 digital images in full resolution.

storieswithsantaclaus.com