Catch an acclaimed Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol,” sing along with “Messiah,” see acrobats fly in “The Nutcracker” or wander among millions of lights.
From Reston to Georgetown to Annapolis, we’ve put together easy itineraries — for dates, parents or friend groups — that maximize the joy of the season.
Embrace the holidays with a parade, light shows and markets; explore more than 100 artists at the Umbrella Art Fair; or hear new music at the Kennedy Center.