# 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 ## Audience - **Followers**: 433k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bab011f14b1271d0dede8faaebc00e25addcada5e21fe82b0abbe2550f7b1364-rimg-w179-h179-dc77462f-gmir?v=1757709607 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2009efe0c574e3dc8aafa326aa5db79a7d48ae3bb59bafd8dd62c8ab54e6429f-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1656541205 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0b430ca346d6b926a35a959999b3654b156fa712f25b30fd8233cc8adf27ae6c-rimg-w201-h200-dc90928f-gmir?v=1759151405 ## 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 07:30 pm – Mon Dec 21 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/a-christmas-carol/2300027223279100 - **Venue**: Ford's Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy85MzUxMTBlMC1hOTc0LTExZjEtYWQ1Ny00MTFlZDI5NmFlMzEtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oODk0LWRjMTgyODM4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODY0NTQ0OQ.avif - **Categories**: 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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85ODNmNGEzMC1hYTU2LTExZjEtYWJkYS1kMWMxZDBjOTkwZWYtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kY2Q4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODg3NDI0NDA.avif - **Categories**: Art, Theatre - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8xZTc5ZDY1MC04OTU2LTExZjEtYThhNC02MzFiMTc1ZjNkNzgtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MTcxMi1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3ODUxMTM4Mzk.avif - **Categories**: art, christmas - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82ZjlkZTRiMDZhYWRiZTY5N2E0ZWM5YTJhYTM1ZWQ5ZmQ3OTY4YTY3OWIyNDRjYTc2MjQ3Mzk5OTViYWEyMmU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA2MDMwMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc3NTM0NjA.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 32 - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Entertainment - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy8zYjI2Njg4MC1hNzkzLTExZjEtYTRhMS1lYjU5MzU2YmMwOGItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMzkwLWRjMzg1OGE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODQzODY0MQ.avif - **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🎉 Welcome to A Christmas Carol (Preview) - Washington, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80YTYzNWYyMC1hOTQ1LTExZjEtYTRhMS1lYjU5MzU2YmMwOGItcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzIwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODYyNTA5OQ.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8wMmJiOGZhMC1hNTRjLTExZjEtODM0NS04MTYwZjEzMDZjNjYtcmltZy13MTAyNC1oNzkzLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODE4ODEzMA.avif - **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, 20001 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9kM2U1ZDMzMC1hYTg2LTExZjEtYWJkYS1kMWMxZDBjOTkwZWYtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGNmOGI4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg4NzYzMTU3.avif - **Price**: USD 39 to 71 - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, performances, Art - **Event Name**: ANA GASTEYER SUGAR & BOOZE HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR - **Description**: $ 49.99 - $59.99 / Age All Ages Additional Info: Ana Gasteyer is a celebrated musician, comedian, and actor known for her dynamic and versatile career across music, television, and Broadway. A natural performer with a powerhouse voice, she has captivated - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/ana-gasteyer-sugar-and-booze-holiday-spectacular/200030584232251 - **Venue**: The Howard Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yMjA2MmMwNDhkMGQ4ZDE4Yzg5MGUzMTE4MmJhNzgxOWQ2OGZjMTg2Yzc0Mjk4NzY0NmQ5ZmQyMWU1OGE1ODAyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODQwMDY0OA.avif - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, Theatre, comedy, Concerts, performances, literary-art - **Event Name**: Rachel Scanlon - **Date**: Wed Nov 18 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/rachel-scanlon/2300028483657716 - **Venue**: DC Improv - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9iZWNmZjg3MC1hOGRmLTExZjEtYTRhMS1lYjU5MzU2YmMwOGItcmltZy13MTAyNC1oMTI4MC1kY2Y4OTg0OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODg1ODE0Mzc.avif - **Event Name**: Handel's Messiah - **Description**: InformationHallelujah! You know the chorus, but there is a universe to discover beyond those famous four minutes. This December, early-music master Richard Egarr makes his NSO debut conducting Handels Messiah, the iconic holiday favorit - **Date**: Thu Dec 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Dec 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/handels-messiah/210009697937276 - **Venue**: Lisner Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82OWYyOGE0YmJmOTRhMTczMThjODM3ZmE2ODViMGNhYzI1MzAwZGQzYmJlMWVmYjU3MzRhNjZhNzlkY2Y5NDRlLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc1ODM3MzM.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: Samuel Prather: A Nat King Cole Christmas - From Swing To Soul - **Date**: Mon Dec 07 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Dec 07 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/samuel-prather-a-nat-king-cole-christmas-from-swing-to-soul/2300030581110248 - **Venue**: Blues Alley - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iNzZiYWRkMC1hOGY0LTExZjEtYTRhMS1lYjU5MzU2YmMwOGItcmltZy13OTAwLWgxMDI0LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4ODU5MDQ0Nw.avif - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNzc5YzhmNTY4ODhjMjZkOGRkYzI2MmFiNWQ0NjMxOWQyYjg0OTFmNGUxZmIyYjNmZWMwYzhhMjc1MmVhNzE0Yi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MzktZGMxOTE3MTQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1NDUyNTk0.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness - **Event Name**: Heritage Signature Chorale Annual Holiday Concert: Friends and Family - **Description**: Celebrate the holiday season with the Heritage Signature Chorale at our annual Holiday Concert!About this EventGather your family and friends for an afternoon of music that captures the warmth, joy, and spirit of the seas - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/heritage-signature-chorale-annual-holiday-concert-friends-and-family/100001998392746500 - **Venue**: First Congregational UCC - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy80OGFhODU3NzczNGFmNThjYWY5ODIxNWI2ZTkzMDdmNmRjYmZiYjg1MzQxM2UzZDc5YzQwYTdiMTc1YTE1MjFjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcyNTQ2NDc.avif - **Price**: USD 45 to 205 - **Categories**: fitness, Concerts, Entertainment, Music - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYjY1M2YyYTAtYTlhYy0xMWYxLWFkNTctNDExZWQyOTZhZTMxLXJpbWctdzkwMC1oMTIwMC1kY2Q4YzhiOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODg2Njk0NzA.avif ## Trending Events in Washington - **Event Name**: The Scarlet Ball - **Description**: Beyond the velvet curtain, the ordinary world disappears.Scarlet light spills across masked faces. Music gathers in the dark. Every glance feels like an invitation; every footstep carries the delicious question of what might happen - **Venue**: Washington D.C., DC, USA - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a8497bf0c498.jpg - **Event Name**: Coco Muse - A Scandalous Cocktail Affair - **Description**: Have you ever wondered what might happen if a sophisticated cocktail party slipped into something a little more provocative? Allow me to introduce Coco Muse—an evening where art, elegance, and playful kink come together. - **Venue**: Eighteenth Street Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a99a1d3e07c8.jpg - **Event Name**: A Better Brunch: Wine Glass Painting at Pinstripes Georgetown - **Description**: ✨ Get ready to unleash your creativity! Join us for A Better Brunch: Wine Glass Painting at Pinstripes Georgetown, where art meets fun in the most delightful way. Picture yourself sipping delicious mimosas while crafting a beautiful wine glass that’s u - **Venue**: Pinstripes - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/f4013613d234e050ffe2892303c5e39a349f7cb680ae5ffde087d42312b86b76-rimg-w1200-h675-dce8b8a8-gmir.jpg?v=1788370302 - **Event Name**: The Scene Party & Show @ Bulldog DC Hosted by DJ Akademiks - **Description**: Time to connect… off the internet! Zi and 1Shot Mike want you to come enjoy an unmissable night of live hip-hop, media, and culture creators. As, 1Shot Enterprise The Label and AIRZ Music Group present The Scene Party & Show live a - **Venue**: Bulldog - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a96dda49170a.jpg - **Event Name**: 76th Annual Tartan Ball - **Description**: Join us on Saturday, November 14th, 2026 at the famous National Press Club for the 76th Annual Tartan Ball!During this formal celebration of Scottish-American heritage and traditions you will enjoy:Live perf - **Venue**: National Press Club - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a838ec4ba781.jpg - **Event Name**: Sober October: Washington, DC Zero Proof Halloween Bar Crawl - **Description**: WHO SAID SOBER HAD TO BE BORING? 💋We're kicking off spooky season with a zero-proof Halloween bar crawl through Washington, DC featuring handcrafted mocktails, zero-proof cocktails, cali-sober optio - **Venue**: Washington - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a8f82282ff1f.jpg - **Event Name**: Project Management ( PMP ) Exam Prep Classroom Training in Washington, DC - **Description**: Centuera, a highly regarded and globally recognized professional training institute, is honored to invite you to join the ranks of the hundreds of thousands of certified professionals who have been trained by Centuera.The Project Management Professiona - **Venue**: Regus - Washington DC - 601 Pennsylvania Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6978e50d1b474.jpg - **Event Name**: Washington D.C. Kids Quest: Superhero Scavenger Hunt for Ages 4–8 - **Description**: Turn your child into a superhero for a day with a real-world city adventure for kids, designed to spark curiosity, connection, and learning through fun outdoor play. Inspired by popular superhero teams, children will follow clues ar - **Venue**: 1000 Potomac St NW suite 200 - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a5deb9902572.jpg - **Event Name**: Steve Martin and Martin Short at DAR Constitution Hall - **Venue**: DAR Constitution Hall - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5d1ef400-a5fb-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h550-dcf8c868-gmir.jpg?v=1788263460 ## Browse Christmas Events by Date - [Christmas Events Today in Washington](https://allevents.in/washington/christmas--today) - [Christmas Events This Weekend in Washington](https://allevents.in/washington/christmas--this-weekend) - [Christmas Events in September in Washington](https://allevents.in/washington/christmas--september) - [Christmas Events in October in Washington](https://allevents.in/washington/christmas--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Washington? - **A:** A Christmas Carol (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ford's Theatre), A Drag Queen Christmas at Warner Theatre - Washington DC (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:30 pm at Warner Theatre - Washington DC), A Christmas Carol at Fords Theatre (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:30 pm at Fords Theatre), Washington DC SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026 (Sat Dec 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at Hard Rock Cafe), A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage (Wed Nov 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at Lincoln Theatre - DC). - **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). - **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, Warner Theatre - Washington DC, Fords Theatre. - **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Washington? - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Washington range from USD 39 to USD 205. 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. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/94/d198cea1ed44b0a8fd3623f92d897d/Maskgroup-1.5x-7-.webp - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/da/76f1714ac6480a872527c6e06e99e5/Rectangle1795.webp ## Christmas events from nearby cities - [Christmas events in Arlington](https://allevents.in/arlington-va/christmas) - [Christmas events in Mount Rainier](https://allevents.in/mount-rainier/christmas) - [Christmas events in Silver Spring](https://allevents.in/silver-spring/christmas) - [Christmas events in McLean](https://allevents.in/mclean/christmas) - [Christmas events in Alexandria](https://allevents.in/alexandria/christmas) - [Christmas events in Glen Echo](https://allevents.in/glen-echo-md/christmas)