whats there to do in washington dc during christmas time, any special events?, serious answers only
2006-11-06 07:38:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Washington, D.C.
Here are some options:
Performing Arts | 11/15 - 12/30
A Christmas Carol - Ford's Theatre
The theater's annual production of the Charles Dickens Christmas tale.
Ford's Theatre
511 10th St. NW, Washington, DC
202-397-7328
Misc. Event | 12/7 - 1/1/07
National Christmas Tree and Pageant of Peace
Illuminated for the season by President Bush, the 40-foot Colorado blue spruce is the main attraction at the Pageant of Peace.
The Ellipse
1600 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC
202-208-1631
Performing Arts | 11/15 - 12/24
The Long Christmas Ride Home
A harsh look at family dynamics during those car rides that seem to go on forever.
Studio Theatre
1501 14th St. NW, Washington, DC
202-332-3300
Music Event | 12/16 - 12/23
Music for Christmas: Washington Chorus
Robert Shafer conducts the Grammy Award-winning chorus through a selection of Christmas favorites.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC
202-467-4600
Performing Arts | 12/7 - 12/23
The Nutcracker -- Washington Ballet
A yuletide confection with classic good taste.
Warner Theatre
13th and E streets NW, Washington, DC
202-889-8150
Performing Arts | 11/22 - 11/26
Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker
A Kennedy Center tradition, this annual performance conceived and directed by Robert Joffrey, set to Tchaikovsky's famous score.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC
202-467-4600
Misc. Event | 12/7
Jingle in the Jungle
The zoo rings in the holiday season in the Elephant House with holiday music, drinks and hors d'oeuvres.
National Zoological Park - Smithsonian Institution
3001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC | 202-633-3026
2006-11-06 09:13:25 · answer #1 · answered by Merti 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The list is long ... the Christmas tree on the National Mall, the tree at the capitol, holiday shows at the theatres, ...
http://www.washington.org/index.cfm?blnNavView=True&idContentType=36&idCurrentPage=7
tells some of the things going on.
2006-11-06 12:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by istitch2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have the nation Christmas tree and all sorts of concerts which you can attend, if this is your type of thing.
2006-11-06 07:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋