{"id":6495,"date":"2019-11-15T19:12:15","date_gmt":"2019-11-15T19:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/?p=6495"},"modified":"2019-11-15T19:15:18","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T19:15:18","slug":"best-of-dc-fun-things-to-do-in-washington-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/best-of-dc-fun-things-to-do-in-washington-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"BEST OF DC: FUN THINGS TO DO IN WASHINGTON THIS DECEMBER"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class=\"entry-header\">\n<h1 class=\"entry-title\"><\/h1>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"clearfix entry-content\">\n<p>Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland \u2013 there is nothing quite like it! There are gorgeous holiday displays all over the city and the nation\u2019s capital is filled with an abundance of winter activities! Read the list below for fun things to do in Washington, DC #DecemberEdition!<\/p>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5051 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-7.56.31-PM.png?resize=529%2C421\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 529px) 100vw, 529px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-7.56.31-PM.png?w=529 529w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-7.56.31-PM.png?resize=300%2C239 300w\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! Read The DC Darlings guide to DC in December!\" width=\"529\" height=\"421\" data-p3-pin-title=\"Best of DC: Fun Things to Do in Washington this Winter\" data-p3-pin-link=\"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">ILLUSTRATION FROM RILEY SHEEHEY OF\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cestriley\/?hl=en\">@CESTRILEY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>DC DECEMBER EVENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>ZOO LIGHTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalzoo.si.edu\/\">National Zoo<\/a>\u00a0this winter and see\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalzoo.si.edu\/events\/zoolights\">ZooLights<\/a>! Visit the zoo after hours so see more than 500,000 animated light installations\u2026best part? There is live music, eggnog, hot chocolate, s\u2019mores, and holiday treats! Zoolights runs from Nov. 29\u00a0\u2014 Jan. 1 (closed Dec. 24, 25 &amp; 31).<\/p>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5057\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.21.02-PM.png?resize=500%2C331\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.21.02-PM.png?w=639 639w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.21.02-PM.png?resize=300%2C199 300w\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! Read The DC Darlings guide to DC in December!\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" data-p3-pin-title=\"Best of DC: Fun Things to Do in Washington this Winter\" data-p3-pin-link=\"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/\" \/><a class=\"pin top right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fi2.wp.com%2Fwww.thedcdarlings.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F11%2FScreen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.21.02-PM.png%3Fresize%3D500%252C331&amp;description=%20Best%20of%20DC:%20Fun%20Things%20to%20Do%20in%20Washington%20this%20Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.google.com\/site\/pipdig1\/equinox-pin.png?w=1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pin this image on Pinterest\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>CITYCENTER \/ PALMER ALLEY<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Head to Palmer Alley and walk beneath the gorgeous stringed lights. Check out the 75-foot Christmas tree and 25 feet tall reindeer sculptures. While you\u2019re there do some holiday shopping and dine at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/citycenterdc.com\/\">Centrolina or Fig &amp; Olive<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<h6 class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5058\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.23.17-PM.png?resize=500%2C335\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.23.17-PM.png?w=640 640w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.23.17-PM.png?resize=300%2C201 300w\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! Read The DC Darlings guide to DC in December!\" width=\"500\" height=\"335\" data-p3-pin-title=\"Best of DC: Fun Things to Do in Washington this Winter\" data-p3-pin-link=\"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/\" \/>PHOTO BY @STEPHANECHONG<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>\u00a0THE WATERGATE HOTEL IGLOOS + ICE SKATING<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Enjoy a winter wonderland themed day at the Watergate Hotel! Spend the day ice skating and lounging in a 12-foot heated igloo. The Next Whisky Bar patio has 4 igloos (you must reserve beforehand) and they can seat parties from 2 to 8 people. Enjoy drinks and bites in the cozy igloo then head to ice skate on the rooftop!<\/p>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5068\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.58.36-PM.png?resize=500%2C329\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.58.36-PM.png?w=642 642w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.58.36-PM.png?resize=300%2C197 300w\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! Read The DC Darlings guide to DC in December!\" width=\"500\" height=\"329\" data-p3-pin-title=\"Best of DC: Fun Things to Do in Washington this Winter\" data-p3-pin-link=\"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/\" \/><a class=\"pin top right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fi1.wp.com%2Fwww.thedcdarlings.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F11%2FScreen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.58.36-PM.png%3Fresize%3D500%252C329&amp;description=%20Best%20of%20DC:%20Fun%20Things%20to%20Do%20in%20Washington%20this%20Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.google.com\/site\/pipdig1\/equinox-pin.png?w=1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pin this image on Pinterest\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5069\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.58.46-PM.png?resize=500%2C277\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.58.46-PM.png?w=575 575w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.58.46-PM.png?resize=300%2C166 300w\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! Read The DC Darlings guide to DC in December!\" width=\"500\" height=\"277\" data-p3-pin-title=\"Best of DC: Fun Things to Do in Washington this Winter\" data-p3-pin-link=\"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/\" \/><a class=\"pin top right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fi2.wp.com%2Fwww.thedcdarlings.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F11%2FScreen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.58.46-PM.png%3Fresize%3D500%252C277&amp;description=%20Best%20of%20DC:%20Fun%20Things%20to%20Do%20in%20Washington%20this%20Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.google.com\/site\/pipdig1\/equinox-pin.png?w=1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pin this image on Pinterest\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">__________<\/span><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">__________<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>GEORGETOWN GLOW<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Hit up the Georgetown area, from Dec. 6 \u2013 Jan. 5 (5-10 p.m. nightly), to see the public light exhibit known as \u201c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.georgetownglowdc.com\/about\/\">Georgetown Glow<\/a>.\u201d Stroll throughout Georgetown and marvel at the gorgeous artwork from local and international artists.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5056 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.16.58-PM-e1511831850302.png?resize=500%2C333\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! Read The DC Darlings guide to DC in December!\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-p3-pin-title=\"Best of DC: Fun Things to Do in Washington this Winter\" data-p3-pin-link=\"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/\" \/><a class=\"pin top right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.thedcdarlings.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F11%2FScreen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.16.58-PM-e1511831850302.png%3Fresize%3D500%252C333&amp;description=%20Best%20of%20DC:%20Fun%20Things%20to%20Do%20in%20Washington%20this%20Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.google.com\/site\/pipdig1\/equinox-pin.png?w=1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pin this image on Pinterest\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">__________<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix entry-content\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>THE CAPITOL CHRISTMAS TREE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Every holiday season, a tree is brought from a National Forest in the U.S., to the Capitol. Visit the gorgeous tree on the West Lawn this winter!<\/p>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5060 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.30.06-PM.png?resize=424%2C414\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 424px) 100vw, 424px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.30.06-PM.png?w=424 424w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.30.06-PM.png?resize=300%2C293 300w\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! Read The DC Darlings guide to DC in December!\" width=\"424\" height=\"414\" data-p3-pin-title=\"Best of DC: Fun Things to Do in Washington this Winter\" data-p3-pin-link=\"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/\" \/><a class=\"pin top right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fwww.thedcdarlings.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F11%2FScreen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.30.06-PM.png%3Fresize%3D424%252C414&amp;description=%20Best%20of%20DC:%20Fun%20Things%20to%20Do%20in%20Washington%20this%20Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.google.com\/site\/pipdig1\/equinox-pin.png?w=1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pin this image on Pinterest\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">___________<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">__________<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">__________<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix entry-content\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\">HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Each year, dozens of holiday-themed and illuminated boats traverse the Potomac River from the waterfront in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/visit-va\/things-do-old-town-alexandria-waterfront\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alexandria, Va.<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/washington.org\/visit-dc\/the-wharf-washington-dc-things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Wharf<\/a>\u00a0as part of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wharfdc.com\/upcoming-events\/2019-12-07-the-districts-holiday-boat-parade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday Boat Parade of Lights<\/a>. You can observe free of charge, and\u00a0there are even holiday festivals on both sides of the river\u00a0to enjoy beforehand. This year&#8217;s festivities will take place Dec. 7 from 6-9 p.m.<\/p>\n<p data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6496 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/boat-parade-of-lights_credit-the-wharf.jpg?resize=549%2C366\" alt=\"\" width=\"549\" height=\"366\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix entry-content\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>DOWNTOWN HOLIDAY MARKET<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Across from the Capitol One Arena, at 8th and F Street NW, you will find the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/downtownholidaymarket.com\/\">Downtown Holiday Market<\/a>! The Market runs from Nov. 22\u00a0\u2013 Dec. 23. Shop while listening to live music and snacking on some delicious treats!<\/p>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5061 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.34.42-PM.png?resize=438%2C424\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 438px) 100vw, 438px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.34.42-PM.png?w=438 438w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.34.42-PM.png?resize=300%2C290 300w\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! Read The DC Darlings guide to DC in December!\" width=\"438\" height=\"424\" data-p3-pin-title=\"Best of DC: Fun Things to Do in Washington this Winter\" data-p3-pin-link=\"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/\" \/><a class=\"pin top right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fi2.wp.com%2Fwww.thedcdarlings.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F11%2FScreen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.34.42-PM.png%3Fresize%3D438%252C424&amp;description=%20Best%20of%20DC:%20Fun%20Things%20to%20Do%20in%20Washington%20this%20Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.google.com\/site\/pipdig1\/equinox-pin.png?w=1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pin this image on Pinterest\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix entry-content\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>ICE SKATING IN GEORGETOWN<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Admire the views of the Potomac River while ice skating at the largest rink in DC! The arena is open from mid-November until March. Tickets are only $10 for adults. After skating, head to a restaurant\/bar nearby and enjoy a yummy cocktail!<\/p>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5062\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.38.19-PM.png?resize=561%2C248\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 561px) 100vw, 561px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.38.19-PM.png?w=779 779w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.38.19-PM.png?resize=300%2C132 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.38.19-PM.png?resize=768%2C339 768w\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! Read The DC Darlings guide to DC in December!\" width=\"561\" height=\"248\" data-p3-pin-title=\"Best of DC: Fun Things to Do in Washington this Winter\" data-p3-pin-link=\"http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/\" \/><a class=\"pin top right\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http:\/\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/2017\/11\/28\/fun-thingswashington-dc-holiday-edition\/&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fi1.wp.com%2Fwww.thedcdarlings.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F11%2FScreen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.38.19-PM.png%3Fresize%3D561%252C248&amp;description=%20Best%20of%20DC:%20Fun%20Things%20to%20Do%20in%20Washington%20this%20Winter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/sites.google.com\/site\/pipdig1\/equinox-pin.png?w=1440&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Pin this image on Pinterest\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>THE NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The National Christmas Tree lighting takes place on Thursday, November 29th and the Tree will be lit until January 1, 2018. The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thenationaltree.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Christmas Tree<\/a>\u00a0is DC\u2019s claim to fame during the holidays, and for good reason! The main tree is surrounded by mini trees with ornaments representing the 50 states.\u00a0 Throughout the season, there are nightly musical performances \u2013 see the schedule\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thenationaltree.org\/visit-the-tree-2\/\"><em>here<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5063\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.20.20-PM.png?resize=520%2C341\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.20.20-PM.png?w=646 646w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-8.20.20-PM.png?resize=300%2C196 300w\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! 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Throughout the holiday season, there will also be ice skating trails and a large holiday market offering products from more than 60 vendors, including local businesses and international brands.<\/p>\n<p data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-6497 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2158151a-1980-4c6b-8cbe-4b2c4a8cba38-large16x9_EnchantChristmasatGlobeLifeParkinArlingtonNateWatters.jpg?resize=570%2C321\" alt=\"\" width=\"570\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2158151a-1980-4c6b-8cbe-4b2c4a8cba38-large16x9_EnchantChristmasatGlobeLifeParkinArlingtonNateWatters.jpg?resize=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/2158151a-1980-4c6b-8cbe-4b2c4a8cba38-large16x9_EnchantChristmasatGlobeLifeParkinArlingtonNateWatters.jpg?w=986&amp;ssl=1 986w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix entry-content\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"><strong>HOLIDAY SWEDISH MARKETPLACE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Visit the\u00a0<a class=\"listing--hover tooltipstered\" href=\"http:\/\/washingtondc.swea.org\/bazaar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">House of Sweden<\/a>, on the Georgetown waterfront, the first Saturday in December (Dec. 7th), from 11 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m. Shop the Swedish marketplace for crystal glassware, artworks, food, and traditional caroling!<\/p>\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper_outer pin_align_center\">\n<div class=\"p3_pin_wrapper\" data-imagelightbox=\"g\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5075\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-9.13.38-PM.png?resize=500%2C221\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-9.13.38-PM.png?w=781 781w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-9.13.38-PM.png?resize=300%2C133 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.thedcdarlings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Screen-Shot-2017-11-27-at-9.13.38-PM.png?resize=768%2C339 768w\" alt=\"Washington, DC during the holiday season is the epitome of a winter wonderland! 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