# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Washington

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Washington with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

Celebrate Christmas [YEAR] in Washington with festive markets, Christmas Eve parties, holiday dinners, Santa meet-and-greets, Christmas lights, concerts, carol performances, family-friendly activities, brunches, winter festivals, and seasonal attractions. Whether you're planning a cozy family outing or a festive night out, discover the best Christmas events and things to do in Washington.

## Christmas Events in Washington

- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Nov 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/a-christmas-carol/2300027223279100
  - **Venue**: Ford's Theatre
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  - **Categories**: christmas
- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol at Fords Theatre
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Dec 31 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/a-christmas-carol-at-fords-theatre/2400027628953024
  - **Venue**: Fords Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, christmas
- **Event Name**: A Drag Queen Christmas at Warner Theatre - Washington DC
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/a-drag-queen-christmas-at-warner-theatre-washington-dc/2400030203011742
  - **Venue**: Warner Theatre - Washington DC
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Washington DC SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026
  - **Description**: Join the Washington DC SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 with all your friends! Bar hop through the best bars in Washington DC on our Santa Pub Crawl.About this EventWashington DC SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 — District of Columbi
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/washington-dc-santacon-bar-crawl-2026/100001988118685507
  - **Venue**: Hard Rock Cafe
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 32
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Gentri Christmas at Kennedy Center Concert Hall
  - **Date**: Mon Dec 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Mon Dec 14 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/gentri-christmas-at-kennedy-center-concert-hall/2400030472619722
  - **Venue**: Kennedy Center Concert Hall
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  - **Categories**: Concerts, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Classics
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington DC. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Libr
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Dec 18 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/candlelight-christmas-classics/2700030036664509
  - **Venue**: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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  - **Price**: USD 39 to 71
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances, Art
- **Event Name**: A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed Nov 25 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/a-charlie-brown-christmas-live-on-stage/2300030446604341
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Theatre - DC
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- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol (Preview) - Washington
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ford's Theatre
🏠 Address: 511 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20004
🌆 City: Washington
📍 Location: 38.8966, -77.0258✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at A Christmas Carol (Preview) - Washington, where every moment tells a stor
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/a-christmas-carol-preview-washington/3200030526587109
  - **Venue**: Ford's Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Bryan Eng: Twas The Night Before Christmas
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 24 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/bryan-eng-twas-the-night-before-christmas/2300030574381258
  - **Venue**: Blues Alley
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- **Event Name**: Lord of the Rings Trivia at Lost Generation Brewing Company
  - **Description**: Bring a team and duke it out for LOTR fan supremacy!About this EventIt's Lord of the Rings Trivia at Lost Generation Brewing Company!We bring our
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/lord-of-the-rings-trivia-at-lost-generation-brewing-company/100001986525906462
  - **Venue**: Lost Generation Brewing Company
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Washington DC. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at The Howard Theatre under th
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 08:45 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/candlelight-christmas-carols-on-strings/2700030302021944
  - **Venue**: The Howard Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 47 to 57
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, Art, Theatre, performances
- **Event Name**: Hill Family Biking  - Holiday Lights Ride
  - **Description**: Join us for a special night time ride to enjoy the holiday lights on the HillAbout this EventJoin us for a special holiday, nighttime edition of Hill Family Biking. Adorn yourself and your bikes with lights to tour some o
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/hill-family-biking-holiday-lights-ride/100001811772703929
  - **Venue**: Watkins Elementary School (Parking Lot on D St SE)
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: holiday, christmas-lights, christmas, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker
  - **Description**: InformationThe Spirit of the Holidays Meets 250 Years of American History In 2026, as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, our stage shines as a vibrant tribute to the American spirit. History and holiday tradition collide as Ge
  - **Date**: Wed Dec 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Dec 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/the-washington-ballets-nutcracker/210001515612364
  - **Venue**: Warner Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsDrunk Shakespeare has 976 upcoming events.
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/drunk-shakespeare-a-drunk-christmas-carol-21-event/210003343006412
  - **Venue**: The Sage
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  - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre
- **Event Name**: A Drunk Christmas Carol - Washington
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Sage Theatre
🏠 Address: , Washington, DC 20005
🌆 City: Washington
📍 Location: 38.9041, -77.0301✨ Experience the magic of A Drunk Christmas Carol - Washington, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun Jan 03 2027 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/a-drunk-christmas-carol-washington/3200029449637747
  - **Venue**: Sage Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre

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  - **Description**: The invitations arrive without a signature.An ivory card. A scarlet seal. An address on the Right Bank that does not appear in any directory.For years, Maison S. was the private meeting place of Parisian writers,
  - **Venue**: Washington D.C., DC, USA
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  - **Venue**: The Anthem
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  - **Venue**: Nationals Park
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  - **Venue**: The Anthem
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Washington?
  - **A:** A Christmas Carol (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Ford's Theatre), A Christmas Carol at Fords Theatre (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:30 pm at Fords Theatre), A Drag Queen Christmas at Warner Theatre - Washington DC (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:30 pm at Warner Theatre - Washington DC), Washington DC SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hard Rock Cafe), Gentri Christmas at Kennedy Center Concert Hall (Mon Dec 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Kennedy Center Concert Hall).
- **Q**: What are the top free Christmas events in Washington?
  - **A:** Lord of the Rings Trivia at Lost Generation Brewing Company (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Lost Generation Brewing Company), Hill Family Biking  - Holiday Lights Ride (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 05:00 pm at Watkins Elementary School (Parking Lot on D St SE)).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Washington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Washington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Washington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Washington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Washington include Ford's Theatre, Fords Theatre, Warner Theatre - Washington DC.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Washington?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Washington range from USD 39 to USD 71. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Washington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Washington include Ticket Network Events, Vivid Events, PubCrawls.com.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Washington?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Washington.

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