Christmas Events for Kids

Washington, DC is a wonderful place to celebrate Christmas with kids. We are especially lucky to have such a wide selection of Christmas events and activities to choose from in Washington, DC and the suburbs of Maryland and Virginia. While you are shopping, decorating, cooking and preparing for the holiday, be sure to take some time out to make some special Christmas memories with your kids. Enjoy these suggested events for the 2016 season.

Nutcracker Tickets 2016 for Washington, DC

The Washington, DC area has a wide range of theaters to enjoy the Christmas classic ballet - the Nutcracker. Take 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 adventures. Find here the theater that best suits your style and budget. Get tickets early to get the best seat.

Kennedy Center - November 23-27, 2016.  Cincinatti Ballet: Joffrey's The Nutcracker - The Nutcracker danced to Tchaikovsky's timeless score, 2700 F St., NW, Washington, DC (202) 467-4600

Warner Theatre - December 1-24, 2016. The Nutcracker - The Washington Ballet, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC (202) 397-7328 or (800) 551-7328

Momentum Dance Theatre - 2016 Dates to Be Announced. Jazz Hip Hop Nutcracker - Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW Washington DC. 

The National Ballet - December 3-18, 2016. The Nutcracker - Catholic University, Hartke Theatre, 3801 Harewood Road, NE Washington DC.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

Each year, DC transforms into a magical winter wonderland courtesy of the Downtown Holiday Market, which opens on Black Friday and runs through Dec. 23. Now in its 11th year, the market features more than 150 exhibitors and artisans who rotate often, making it worth your while for multiple trips. Locally minded folks will be happy to know more than a third of the vendors are Washington, DC-based photographers, potters, designers, crafters and confectioners. The market is open from noon to 8 p.m. daily and is centered at 8th and F streets NW, just outside of the National Portrait Gallery building .

When it comes to what should go on your DC bucket list, here’s why we’d put visiting the Downtown Holiday Market right up there with seeing the National Christmas Tree.

10 REASONS TO CHECK OUT THE DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET IN WASHINGTON, DC