Holiday Exhibit at the United States Botanic Garden
Throughout the Month
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily
The United States Botanic Garden is gearing up for the holiday season. Come see plants in the Conservatory shaped after D.C. landmarks, model trains, festive lights and décor and so much more at this free exhibit in downtown Washington, D.C.
Free | usbg.gov/holiday
Family Days: Archaeology
Nov. 2, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Mount Vernon | 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Learn how archeology influenced what we know about the Washington family and the enslaved people who lived in their home; features hands-on activities including a small dig
Free with admission to Mount Vernon | mountvernon.org
Atlas Presents: The Light House
Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m. & noon
Atlas Performing Arts Center | 1333 H St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
Shadow puppetry, storytelling and interactive theater convey the tale of a girl who tends to a lighthouse and never smiles until one day she sets out to seek more; best for birth to age 3
$18.25 | atlasarts.org
Free Community Day
Nov. 3 & 13, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
National Museum of Women in the Arts | 1250 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005
The National Museum of Women in the Arts is holding a free community day on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of each month where visitors can join in on open studio art projects, gallery talks with staff and a tour of the collection highlights.
Free | nmwa.org
Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-noon
Veterans Park | Route 28 and Route 355, Rockville, MD 20850
Rockville’s mayor and council are joining the community to commemorate Veteran’s Day; features a speech by a U.S. veteran and a wreath-laying ceremony
Free | rockvillemd.gov
Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade
Nov. 16, 10 a.m. – noon
Veterans Plaza | 1 Veterans Place, Silver Spring, MD 20910
See larger-than-life inflatable turkeys and penguins, glittering floats, marching bands, dancing groups and Santa and his elves at the only Thanksgiving Parade in the D.C. metro area.
Free | silverspringdowntown.com
Garden of Lights
Nov. 22-24, 29 & 30, 5-9 p.m.
Brookside Gardens | 1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902
Stroll through the half mile outdoor walk-through and enjoy the twinkling lights and glimmering one-of-a-kind displays through Jan. 5; advanced registration required
$10/person; 4 and younger free | montgomeryparks.org
Winter Lights Festival
Nov. 29 & 30, 6-10 p.m.
Seneca Creek State Park | 11950 Clopper Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
The City of Gaithersburg’s Winter Lights Festival is back for another season, open nightly through Dec. 31 (except Dec. 25). The 3.5-mile drive takes families past more than 450 illuminated displays and trees.
$15/car weekdays, $25/car Friday and weekends | gaithersburgmd.gov
Elf in Concert
Nov. 29 & 30, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday
This classic holiday film starring Will Ferrell returns to the big screen at the Kennedy Center in D.C., accompanied by a live orchestra so families can experience the score in person.
$34-94 | kennedy-center.org
