Holiday Happenings in the DMV: Dec. 26-28

Christmas may be over, but there’s still plenty of holiday fun in the DMV! From Noon Year’s Eve to an event all about owls, there’s a lot to do with family this weekend.

Kwanzaa At ACM: Umoja – Opening Program

Dec. 26, noon-2 p.m.

Anacostia Community Museum | 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, D.C. 20020

The Anacostia Community Museum is holding a week of fun, Kwanzaa-themed programming, kicking off with an event featuring storytelling and African drumming on Friday.

Free | anacostia.si.edu

Noon Year’s Eve Celebration

Dec. 27, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Oakton Library | 10304 Lynnhaven Place, Oakton, VA 22124

Aimed at kids ages 3-8, this early party is perfect for kids too young to stay up until midnight on New Year’s Eve.

Free | fairfaxcounty.gov/library

An owl flying over a snowy field
(Anne-Marie Gionet-Lavoie via Pexels)

All About Owls Campfire

Dec. 28, 6:30 p.m.

Hidden Oaks Nature Center | 7701 Royce St., Annandale, VA 22003

Learn about the barred owls that live in Fairfax County’s parks at this educational event, where participants will also be able to roast marshmallows over the campfire.

$10 | fairfaxcounty.gov

More Great Events from Our Online Calendar

Our online event calendar is updated frequently with events from schools, community organizations, libraries, fun centers and more. Here are some of our favorites from Dec. 26-30.

Dec. 26 | The 37th Annual Nutcracker – Glen Echo, MD

Dec. 27 | Kids’ Winter Movie Mornings! – Alexandria, VA

Dec. 28 | Garden of Lights – Wheaton, MD

Dec. 29 | Magic Art Bus – Lorton, VA

Dec. 30 | Winter Walk of Lights: Pup Nights – Vienna, VA

Visit our calendar for more events!

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