41TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AT THE MORMON TEMPLE
Date: November 29, 2018 – January 1, 2019
Place: Washington, D.C., Temple, 9900 Stoneybrook Drive, Kensington, Maryland
Price: Free
Information: The Festival of Lights is one of the D.C. area’s great community traditions. Beginning December 1st, the Festival features free performances nightly in the comfortable, state-of-the-art theater located in the Visitors’ Center. A different performing artist or group is showcased each night, including bell ensembles, choirs, orchestras, and more! Each performance is presented twice nightly.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS- MORMON TEMPLE
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SANTA PHOTO TIME
Location:St. Charles Towne Center- Waldorf, MD
Santa is returning to St. Charles Towne Center from his long nap at the North Pole! Visit him in Macy's Court! (Remember, Santa Breaks to Feed His Reindeer Throughout the Day...Monday through Friday 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Sunday: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM).
His schedule is below, however you can always skip the line and register for your photos in advance at: https://www.santasfastpass.com/scheduling/5912-st-charles-towne-center
Santa Photo Schedule:
Week of November 11th to November 17th:
Friday, November 15th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 17th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PMWeek of November 18th to November 24th:
Monday, November 18th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 19th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 20th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, November 21st from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday, November 22nd from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 23rd from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, November 24th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PMWeek of November 25th to December 1st:
Monday, November 25th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 26th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 27th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, November 28th CLOSED (Santa will not be at St. Charles Towne Center for Thanksgiving Day)
Friday, November 29th from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, November 30th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sunday, December 1st from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PMWeek of December 2nd to December 8th:
Monday, December 2nd from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, December 3rd from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday, December 4th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Thursday, December 5th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday, December 6th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday, December 7th from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Sunday, December 8th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PMWeek of December 9th to December 15th:
Monday, December 9th from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Tuesday, December 10th from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday, December 11th from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Thursday, December 12th from 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Friday, December 13th from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 14th from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, December 15th from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PMWeek of December 16th to December 22nd:
Monday, December 16th from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, December 17th from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday, December 18th from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday, December 19th from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday, December 20th from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, December 21st from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday, December 22nd from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PMMonday, December 23rd from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Christmas Eve:
Tuesday, December 24th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PMChristmas Day:
Wednesday, December 25th CLOSED -
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Date: December 6, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Town of Indian Head
Details: Fee includes 1 house set, icing bullets & icing bags. Students bring their own decorations! Pre-registration & payment required. Call 240-375-4061 or email karen@townofindianhead.org
Event Type: Holiday
Age Group: Kids/All Ages
Cost: $13/single or $15/pair (each additional person $2.00, maximum four persons per house)
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NEWTOWNE PLAYERS PRESENTS - A SEUSSIFIED CHRISTMAS CAROL
Date: November 29, 2019 - December 15, 2019
Fridays & Saturdays 8:00 PM
Saturdays & Sundays 3:30 PM
There are no Thursday performances for this show.Location:
Details: A whimsical reinvention of Dickens’ most beloved Christmas story in wacky rhymed couplets. With zoot fruited juices and binka bird geese, from Bed-Headed Fred to Timmy Loo Hoo, this tale of glorious holiday cheer is like something Dr. Seuss might have come up with — if he ever had his way with the story.
Event Type: Holiday
Age Group: Kids/All Ages
Cost: General Admission Play: Adults $15, Seniors/Students/Military $12, Children $10
Ticket Link (SHOWS SELL OUT - PURCHASE BEFORE GOING)
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12/06/2019 5:00 PM - 12/06/2019 6:00 PM
GRINCH FIRST FRIDAY
Date: December 6, 2019
Time: 5:00 PM
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Details: Holiday art projects for kids!
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Age Group: Kids/All Ages
Cost: FREE
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12/07/2019 1:00 PM - 12/07/2019 3:00 PM
GINGERBREAD WORKSHOP
Date: December 7, 2019
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Event Type: Holiday
Age Group: Kids/All Ages
Cost: FREE
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12/07/2019 11:00 AM - 12/07/2019 4:00 PM
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Date: December 1, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Historic St. Mary's City- Rt 5 and Rosecroft Rd, St. Mary's City, MD 20686
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Date:December 7, 2019
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Event Type: Holiday
Age Group: Kids/All Ages
Cost: FREE
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12/07/2019 12:00 PM - 12/07/2019 2:00 PM
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Date: December 7, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: North Beach Boardwalk - 8916 Chesapeake Avenue
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Age Group: Kids/All Ages
Cost: FREE
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12/07/2019 12:00 PM - 12/07/2019 5:00 PM
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Date: December 7, 2019
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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