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Kensington Dog Parade | May 31, 12-2 PM

Flinn Park, Kensington, MD

Corcoran McEnearney is a proud supporter of this year’s Kensington Dog Parade! Meet up with old friends and make new ones as we parade through Antique Row to BabyCat Brewery. Enjoy a libation at BabyCat with a portion of the proceeds going to the MCSPCA.

One Loudoun Summer Concert Series  – Cazhmiere | May 31, 7-9 PM

Downtown Plaza

Get ready for a summer filled with music and fun at the One Loudoun concert series! Corcoran McEnearney is proud to sponsor this outdoor series featuring various talented artists and bands. Bring your lawn chairs and get ready to dance.

Photo courtesy of: Rolling to Remember

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It’s time to shake off the last chill of winter and celebrate the beauty of spring! Check out our list of April events around Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. From garden expos to street festivals and markets, there is plenty to choose from this month.

Photo courtesy of: The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase

49th Annual Community Art Show and Sale | April 4-6

April 4, 1 – 5PM | April 5, 11AM – 5PM | April 6, 11AM – 5PM

The Women’s Club of Chevy Chase, Chevy Chase, MD

The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase is proud to host the 49th Annual Community Art Show and Sale. This 3-day event will include approximately 400 pieces of artwork from more than 130 talented local community artists.  

Del Ray Dog Fest | April 6, 11AM – 3PM

George Washington Middle School, Alexandria, VA

The 3rd Annual Del Ray Dog Fest is a fun outdoor event (rain or shine) featuring dog-centered activities, dog menu items, live music, vendors, and food. Following the event, participating restaurants will host “Yappy Hours” for owners and their pets. Our very own, The Peele Group, are sponsors of this great community event!

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National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade | April 12, 10AM – 12:30PM

Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC (between 7th and 17th Streets)

The nation’s springtime parade is an amazing sight on Constitution Avenue! Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship celebrating spring in DC.

Individual Tickets | Group Tickets 

Middleburg Spring Races | April 19

36800 Glenwood Park Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117 | Glenwood Park Race Course

Surrounded by Virginia’s famous hunt country, the Middleburg Spring Races have become the quintessential event to welcome spring, synonymous with the blooming of the dogwoods.

General Admission Tickets | Reserved Enclosure Wristband

Filmfest DC | April 24 – May 4

Various Locations

Every year, the Washington, DC International Film Festival features many new and exciting films from around the world, including some from local filmmakers. 

Tickets TBD

22nd Annual Georgetown French Market | April 25 – 27

Wisconsin Avenue, O Street to Reservoir Road, Georgetown, DC

This popular open-air market – originally inspired by those often seen in France – features sidewalk sales and specials from more than 40 locally owned boutiques, cafés, and galleries. Click here to view participating shops & restaurants.

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98th Shenandoah Apple Bloossom Festival | April 25 – May 4

Winchester, VA

Celebrate “The Bloom” at more than 50 events over 10 days!  There’s something for everyone, including two parades, carnival with rides and midway entertainment, concerts, dances, a 10K race, wine festival, golf and tennis tournaments, and so much more!

Individual Event Tickets

DC Wine Fest! Spring Edition | April 26, 12 – 10PM

Dock 5 at Union Market, Washington, DC

A wine-tasting experience that aims to stimulate all your senses. Enjoy great food and live music performances while tasting some of the best varietals from around the world.

Tickets 

Blue Ridge Arts & Crafts Festival | April 26, 11AM – 5PM

Sam Michael’s Park, Harpers Ferry, WV

The 9th annual spring festival features 70+ local artists, food trucks, and live music at The Columns in Sam Michael’s Park.

Free Admission

Leesburg Flower & Garden Festival | April 26 & 27

April 26, 10AM – 6PM | Sunday, April 27, 10AM – 5PM

Downtown Historic Leesburg, VA | Festival Map

The Flower and Garden Festival has become an annual rite of spring for Loudoun County, and it’s not hard to see why. The downtown festival boasts a variety of vendors including landscapers, gardening suppliers, plant sellers, outdoor living furniture, and more. 

Free Admission

Photo courtesy of: The Garden Club of Virginia

Virginia Historic Garden Week | April 26 – May 3

Statewide | Tour Information

For one week each April, visitors may tour inspired private landscapes, public gardens, and historic sites across Virginia. The event includes unique tours organized and hosted by 48 member clubs. In addition, more than 1,000 world-class floral arrangements are created to enhance tour properties. The Old Town Alexandria tour is sponsored by Corcoran McEnearney, Mason Montague Bavin, Lauren Bishop, and Vici Boguess.

• Little Oak Spring | April 24-25

• Old Town Alexandria | April 26 

• Clarke County | April 26

• Front Royal-Warren County | April 26

• Middleburg | April 27-28

Tickets TBD

10th Arlington Festival of the Arts | April 26 & 27, 10AM – 5PM

3140 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA

At the Arlington Festival of the Arts, visitors can expect to be impressed by a diverse range of artistic mediums, including sculpture, pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed media, painting, and much more. 

Free Admission

Britain On The Green | April 27, 9:30AM – 3PM

Gunston Hall, Lorton, VA

Join the Capital Triumph Register for the 27th annual Britain on the Green with friends, family, and fellow British car enthusiasts. Whether you enter a car yourself or just come to enjoy the scenery, these are some of the most beautiful and fun cars around.

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18th Annual Kensington Day of the Book Festival | April 27, 11AM – 4PM

Howard Avenue, Armory Avenue, and Fawcett Street in Kensington, MD

The Kensington Day of the Book Festival is a family-friendly street festival, held rain or shine. Meet authors, poets, and literary and community organizations. Live music on multiple stages, special guest speakers, poetry readings, cookbook demos, children’s programs, and much more. 

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Taking a Beat: A Celebration of DC’s Most Famous Black Musicians & Locales

With a sound and artistry all its own, our vibrant city builds on the legacy of great artists who call Washington, DC home.

Our nation’s capital is rich in musical history and influence, made even more engaging by the contributions of centuries of African American artists. As we celebrate Black History Month, here’s a look at some of the most notable names and places here in your own backyard. We encourage you to strike out and explore not just the music but the places throughout the city where these pioneers shared their artistry and made their mark.

Photo: The Chuck Brown Band

Go-Go: The Official Sound of DC

Sometimes called “the heartbeat of the DMV,” Go-Go music is the genre most identified with DC culture. Go-Go originated in DC during the mid-1970s as a mix of funk, R&B, and Latin music, with a focus on percussion, melody, and call-and-response audience participation. Clubs throughout the city became community anchors, not just for playing and promoting Go-Go music but building a musical force through economic investment and activism. 

While many musicians helped craft the sound that defined the city, Chuck Brown, “The Godfather of Go-Go”, is probably the artist most identified with the Go-Go scene. He was a local legend before his death in 2012 and his spirit lives on with the Chuck Brown Band, headed by his son Wiley Brown. Get your groove on at their upcoming show on March 5 at the Bethesda Theater. 

Regular Go-Go shows happen every week throughout the region, including the double-header “For the Love of Go-Go” on Valentine’s Day with Backyard Band and Black Alley at The Kennedy Center and Rare Essence & Black Alley at The Hamilton on February 16. And, to immerse yourself in Go-Go culture, check out the Go-Go Museum & Café in historic Anacostia, the official site for appreciation and study of the art form.

Photo: National Portrait Gallery, artist Peter Hurd

Washington Royalty: Duke Ellington

If Chuck Brown was The Godfather of DC’s native sound, pianist and jazz musician Duke Ellington was Washington Royalty who defined “Black Broadway” and so much more throughout the city. “The Duke” (born Edward Kennedy Ellington) began his musical career in various schools and locales throughout the city, including Armstrong Technical High School, one of only two public schools for Black students at the time, and Frank Holliday’s Pool Hall next to Howard Theater, the nation’s first and largest theater for Black audiences and entertainers. 

After gaining momentum in his hometown, Ellington left DC at the age of 20 for New York City to become one of the most influential artists of the Harlem Renaissance. He honored his roots by naming one of his first ensembles The Washingtonians, and he is in turn honored in his native city with a school named after him: The Duke Ellington School of the Arts, the only public high school in DC to offer a dual curriculum integrating college-preparatory academics with pre-professional arts training in Dance, Instrumental Music, Cinematic Arts & Media Production, Museum Studies, Technical, Design & Production, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music. 

Photo: Far Out UK & Discogs

harDCore: Pioneering Punk 

Another groundbreaking band that formed in the ’70s (initially as a jazz fusion ensemble) and made their mark in the ’80s was Bad Brains, who Rolling Stones called “the mother of all Black hard-rock bands.” Like Go-Go, Bad Brains’ music is a blend of styles: reggae, funk, heavy metal, hip-hop, and soul, and their influence is still found throughout alternative metal and punk styles. As Far Out UK noted, “While their music undoubtedly separated them from the majority, it goes without saying that Bad Brains were not the same as most people in the punk community at the time – played differently, too. Being a black band in a very white orientated scene saw the group mesh their love of funk, a factor which they fused with punk which saw Bad Brains not only combine two different sounds, but cultures, too.”

Photo: Sweet Honey in the Rock

Musical Ambassadors: Sweet Honey in the Rock

Grammy-nominated Sweet Honey in the Rock is another genre-blending act that originated in the early ’70s and continues their singing, dancing, and signing ensemble act today, albeit with a different generation of women artists. Founded by Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon as part of the D.C. Black Repertory Theater Company with Carol Maillard, Louise Robinson and Mie, Sweet Honey In The Rock has “continuously evolved into international ambassadors of a cappella vocal and lyrical excellence and musical missionaries of equality, empowerment and education, peace, love, solidarity and nondenominational spirituality.”

A Cultural Beacon: Black Broadway

Before there was NYC’s Harlem, there was DC’s Black Broadway, a thriving center of African-American culture and social change. Duke Ellington earned his chops here, along with many other gifted musicians like Cab Calloway, Pearl Bailey, Louis Armstrong, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, and Jelly Roll Morton, and icons such as author Zora Neale Hurston, historian Carter G. Woodson, civil rights activist and educator Mary McLeod Bethune, and researcher Dr. Charles Drew.

Visit some of Black Broadway’s musical haunts and historical venues featured throughout this article, including the Lincoln Theatre, which inspired a poem of the same name by Langston Hughes, the Bohemian Crystal Caverns, and the 12th St. YMCA.

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The National Museum of African American History & Culture maps the musical journey of many of these artists along with the impact of other influential Black musicians in their series Musical Crossroads, which tells the story of African American music from the arrival of the first Africans to the present day.

DC-native Marvin Gaye is honored with a park that bears his name and serves as a vital greenway and trail system as Washington’s longest municipal park, spanning 1.6 miles through the far-northeastern DC neighborhoods of Deanwood, Burville, Hillbrook, Lincoln Heights, and Northeast Boundary.Finally, be sure to check out these curated events from throughout the region for Black History Month and be a tourist in your own city!

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It’s a month filled with celebration of Black art, culture, history, and impact. We welcome you to immerse yourself in this curated list of special events throughout the region.

From the sweeping historical landscapes found at the venerable Smithsonian museums to intimate gatherings in noteworthy local parks, there is something for everyone, at every age, with every kind of interest in exploring the rich and complex contributions and influences of Black culture in Our Nation’s Capital. Get out there and explore what this month has to offer!

Smithsonian: February 2025: African Americans and Labor

Celebrate Black History Month with Smithsonian events, resources, exhibitions, and podcasts. The 2025 theme is “African Americans and Labor” with a focus on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds intersects with the collective experiences of Black people. There are events held every day throughout the Smithsonian network, including these highlights:

• Black Diamond | S. Dillon Ripley Center Discovery Theater, 1100 Jefferson Dr. SW Washington, DC | February 4-7, 10:15 – 11 am
• NMAACM Kids Story Time: The Way Champs Play | National Museum of African American History & Culture 1400 Constitution Ave. NW | February 15, 10:30 am – 12:45 pm
• The Shape of Power: Stories of Race and American Sculpture Gallery Talk | G & 8th St. NW Washington DC | February 26, 5:30 pm
• 1965: Moments of Change | February 27, 6:30 – 7:45 pm (Zoom)
• The Postal Museum | African Americans on Postage Stamps (virtual exhibit)
• National Air & Space Museum | African Americans Take Flight (virtual exhibit)
• HipHop and Rap Across the Smithsonian 

Bold & Beautiful: After Dark | February 6, 7 – 10 pm

Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE Washington DC

Dive into the inspiring exhibition, “A Bold and Beautiful Vision: A Century of Black Art Education in Washington, DC, 1900–2000”, and honor the legacy of DC’s Black artistry and education through the decades. With music by Jerome Baker III, poetry making on a typewriter, and chocolate fountain with s’mores.

Sacred Spaces featuring Jabari Jefferson and curated by Martina Dodd | February 8, 12 – 4 pm 

Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum, 84 Franklin St. Annapolis

A tribute to local African American historic figures Harriet Tubman and Benjamin Banneker, this art installation narrates the connections between history and memory with the use of canvas works, sculptures, and oil paintings created from recycled books, clothing, and textiles.

Cheers and Beers: Black Brewers Tasting Party | February 8, 2 – 5 pm

MetrobarDC, 640 Rhode Island Ave. NW

Join metrobarDC and the teams at Black Brew Movement and DC Beer for a celebration of beers from Black brewers of the DMV. Your tickets gets you access to the afternoon tasting, a commemorative Black Brew Movement tasting glass, pours of each of the dozen beers, and discussion with the brewers, Black Brew Movement, and DC Beer teams. Pick one of two available time slots (2:00pm and 3:30pm), and enjoy your tasting in a 125-seat heated railcar bar & lounge.

Manumission Tour Company Black History Bus Tour | February 11, 10 – 11:30 am AND 12 – 1:30 pm

Alexandria Black History Museum, 902 Wythe Street, Alexandria, VA 

Ride with Manumission Tour Company on a 90-minute guided bus tour to visit various African American historic sites in Alexandria and hear stories of both enslaved and free African Americans prior to the Civil War as well as understand the stories behind some of Alexandria’s most well-known African American historic sites.

Great Performances at Mason | February 15 & 16

George Mason University, Center for the Arts, 4373 Mason Pond Dr., Fairfax, VA

Catch the performances of Versa Style Street Dance Company (Saturday, 8pm), named “Los Angeles’ Best Dance Troupe for Hip Hop Empowerment” by LA Weekly, and August Wilson’s Tony Award-winning Two Trains Running (Sunday, 7pm), set amid the civil rights movement, the drama centers on Memphis Lee, an African-American diner owner whose business is set to be demolished for an urban renewal project. 

For additional Black History Month events throughout Fairfax County, see more at Fairfax City Presents.

The Affrilachian Trail & Freedom’s Path: Stories of Courage and Liberation | February 22, 5 – 7:30 pm

321 South West Street Charles Town, WV 

An introduction to the historical significance of the Appalachian region in African American history, the importance of cultural preservation, and storytelling in building civic pride. Followed by untold stories of Shields Green, John Copeland, and Dangerfield Newby, and African American participation in John Brown’s raid.

Artscreen “A Great Day in Harlem” | February 23, 7:30 pm

3740 Blenheim Blvd. (formerly Old Lee Hwy) Fairfax, VA

Directed by Jean Bach, this documentary compiles interviews with top jazz musicians in New York City in 1958 for a piece in Esquire magazine. Nominated for an Oscar for Best Documentary/Features (1994), the film offers a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in jazz history. Doors open at 7 pm, and the film starts promptly at 7:30 pm.

See more events at ArtsFairfax.

DC Black History Film Festival | February 28, 5-11:30 pm

Lincoln Theater, 1215 U St. NW Washington, DC 

This annual festival celebrates Black culture through art and film and is sure to educate, inspire, and entertain. 

Finally, we’ll leave you with one last treat to explore, a celebration of local taste any day during Black History Month…

20+ Black Chefs and Black-Owned Restaurants & Bars in DC 

Whether it’s a local vibe you’re craving or a flavorful step into another country without leaving town, these restaurants helmed by Black chefs or Black-owned entrepreneurs will give you a taste of a thriving DC-foodie scene that leaves you wanting more. 

(And if you feel like trying out some recipes on your own, follow your tummy’s lead by cooking up some of these fantastic eats.)

Take a look at our website for all of our listings available throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.

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No need to worry if the groundhog saw its shadow, February in the DMV offers great opportunities to get together with friends and loved ones. Whether celebrating with your Valentine or looking to the arts for inspiration, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia have so much to offer.

ARTS, FOOD, & FUN

Photo courtesy of: Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

District of Panda Day | February 1

National Zoo, Washington, DC

Roll out the welcome wagon for Qing Bao and Bao Li for an all-day panda celebration! Groove to live music at the Great Meadow, play panda-themed trivia games, and take part in other fun, family-friendly activities. (Some events require a ticket purchase.)

Living the Dream…Singing the Dream | February 2, 7:30 pm

Kennedy Center Concert Hall, Washington, DC

Washington Performing Arts presents Living the Dream…Singing the Dream: A Choral Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When the power of the human voice meets the spirit of community and the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the result is guaranteed to be joyous and inspiring, filling the Kennedy Center with stirring narrative and sound.

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Chocolate Lovers Festival | Through February 2

Downtown Fairfax, VA, Multiple Locations

Get ready for the most delicious event of the year! The Chocolate Lovers Festival is coming back to the City of Fairfax the first weekend in February with fun events for the whole family.

Calendar Girls | February 7-16

Old Opera House Theatre Co. & Arts Centre, Charles Town, WV

Based on the true story of eleven Women’s Institute members in England who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund, “Calendar Girls” became the fastest-selling play in British theatre history and a blockbuster film.

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Strathmore Music Center Birthday Bash | February 8, 11 am-5 pm

The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD 

Celebrate the 20th birthday of the Music Center with a FREE family-friendly afternoon of performances, arts activities, and fun. Please RSVP for the different events online.

In the Heights | February 11-May 4

Signature Theatre, Arlington, VA

With the neighborhood on the brink of gentrification, and a life-changing winning lottery ticket somewhere in their midst, the vibrant inhabitants of Washington Heights, NYC share hope, loss and love as they plan their futures while cherishing their home. Don’t miss this joyous Tony Award-winning triumph by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) and Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive).

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Katsucon | February 14 – 16

Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, Ft. Washington, MD

Katsucon is an annual 3-day fan convention produced by Katsucon Entertainment, Inc. (KEI), an educational organization dedicated to bringing information about Japanese animation, society, and traditional and popular culture to fans everywhere. 

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The Patrons’ Show Fundraiser | February 16, 2:30-5:30 pm

The Art League, Alexandria, VA

The Art League’s Patrons’ Show Fundraiser is an experience that’s part fundraiser, part art show, and totally fun. It’s their biggest fundraising event of the year, providing seasoned art collectors and newcomers alike with the excellent opportunity to acquire high-quality, original fine art at a bargain price while supporting a great non-profit organization and community of artists.

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George Washington Birthnight Banquet and Ball | February 16, 6-10 pm

Mount Vernon Estate, Alexandria, VA

Save the date for the 78th annual Birthnight Supper & Ball. Gala supporters will enjoy a cocktail reception, a three-course seated dinner, a live auction, entertainment, and dancing. A highlight of the celebration includes a birthday toast delivered to General Washington. Proceeds from this event will support the restoration and preservation of George Washington’s beloved home, Mount Vernon.

Tickets $750+ | Please contact Kara Hershorin at 703.799.8658 or membership@mountvernon.org. to purchase tickets

VALENTINE’S DAY & LOVE

Photo courtesy of: The Conche

Galentine’s Cookie Decorating Class | February 8, 10:30 am-12 pm

Jenni Kayne, Bethesda, MD

Grab your besties and join us for a Galentine’s themed cookie decorating class that’s all about celebrating friendship, fun, and a little frosting magic. In this 90-minute beginner-friendly class, you’ll decorate 7 fabulous cookies with designs fit for a queen!

Tickets $82

Valentine’s Day Cooking Decorating Class | February 14, 6:30-8 pm

Lost Boy Cider, Alexandria, VA

Come decorate a half dozen cookies while sipping award-winning cider! Over the hour and a half class, Amalea from Sugarcoated will provide expert instruction and tips so you can decorate stunning cookies! All the baking is already done, so you get to focus on the fun.

Tickets $75

Mom & Me Valentine’s Day | February 16, 11 am-4 pm

Lost Barrel Brewing, Middleburg, VA

Celebrate love and make memories at Lost Barrel Brewing’s Mom & Me Valentine’s Day Party! This special event is designed for moms and their little valentines to share a day of fun, creativity, and connection.

The Conche Restaurant Valentine’s Day Events 

1605 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg, VA 20175

• DIY Valentine’s Day Treat Box – February 8, 10 am-12 pm
• Valentine’s Day Sip & Sculpt Chocolate Class – February 8, 2 pm- 4 pm
• Truffles & Bubbles (Make your own chocolate box) – February 15, 12-2 pm
• Mommy & Me Chocolate Sculpture Class: Valentine’s Day Edition – February 14, 12-2 pm
• Art Of Chocolate Making Class – February 22, 10 am-12 pm

Valentine’s Day at Salamander Resort & Spa | February

Salamander Resort & Spa, Middleburg, VA

If you are looking for a romantic getaway with beautiful scenery and fine food, Salamander Resort & Spa is perfect for one day or a weekend. This month they are offering special events to share with your Valentines.

• Valentine Card Making – Fun for all ages
• Valentine’s Dinner at Harrimans – Indulge in their prix fixe four-course menu
• Family Sweetheart Dance – Dance away with your family to tunes by a DJ

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This December we are so excited for the festive holiday parades, tree-lightings, music and theater, holiday markets, and other local celebrations of the season. Here are a few of our favorite things to do in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, DC this month. Happy Holidays!

Washington, DC

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The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker | Through December 29

Warner Theatre

The Washington Ballet’s The Nutcracker will transport audiences into a winter wonderland that has become a lasting holiday tradition not to be missed.

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Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol | Through December 31

Ford’s Theatre

Originally conceived by Michael Baron, this music-infused production captures the magic and joy of Dickens’s Yuletide classic, with familiar characters, ghosts, and a children’s ensemble in the spirit of the holidays. Acclaimed actor Craig Wallace returns to play Ebenezer Scrooge in Ford’s annual tradition

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A Magical Cirque Christmas | December 12-15

National Theatre

Embrace the holiday spirit with A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS, a variety show full of nostalgia, charm, and awe-inspiring performances for all ages. Get ready to be dazzled, enchanted, and filled with holiday cheer as you witness the incredible talents of world-class entertainers performing to your favorite holiday music.

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Maryland

Photo courtesy of: Bethesda Urban Partnership

ICE! Featuring “A Charlie Brown Christmas!” | Through December 28

Gaylord National, National Harbor

Experience so much Christmas at ICE!, featuring beloved scenes from “A Charlie Brown Christmas” brought to life through colorful, colossal ice sculptures.

TICKETS

Washington DC Temple Festival of Lights | December 5 – January 1

Washington DC Temple, Kensington

The Festival of Lights features over 500,000 Christmas lights, Nativity créches, and Christmas tree decorations from around the world, and daily holiday performances

FREE ADMISSION

Bethesda’s Winter Wonderland & Holiday Market | December 7, 12 PM – 4 PM

Norfolk & Cordell Avenues, Downtown Bethesda

Celebrate the holiday season in downtown Bethesda with Santa Claus, live ice sculpting, live music, face painting, games, and more! Please bring a new toy for Toys for Tots.

Annapolis Holiday Market | December 12 – 15

1 Dock Street, Annapolis

The market will be filled with a wide range of art, crafts, food, and handmade gift items from local and regional art, craft, and food vendors. This type of holiday market is also known as a Kris Kringle Market or Christmas Market.

Virginia

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53rd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade | December 7, 11 AM – 1 PM

King Street, Old Town Alexandria

Alexandria, founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants, was named after Scotsman John Alexander. Today, the city celebrates its heritage with the iconic Scottish Christmas Walk weekend. Corcoran McEnearney is proud to be a sponsor of this year’s parade featuring Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans, pipe and drum bands, community groups, and plenty of pups. Stop by our office at 109 S Pitt Street.

24th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights | December 7, 5:30PM

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

Old Town Alexandria’s historic waterfront will shine for the 24th Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights, as dozens of brightly lit boats cruise along one mile of the Potomac River shoreline. Enjoy dockside festivities in Waterfront Park including a pop-up beer garden from Port City Brewing Company, food, activities, and more.

Christmas in Middleburg Parade | December 7

Washington Street, Middleburg

Christmas in Middleburg invites everyone to come share in the joy of the season. This cherished community event delights and entertains one and all! 

• 11:00AM – Middleburg Hunt Parade
• 2:00PM – Middleburg Community Parade

Stop by our Corcoran McEnearney office at 10 E Washington Street for light refreshments.

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Christmas On Main | December 7

Main Street & Chester Street, Front Royal

The Front Royal Warren County Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again bring you Christmas On Main. Come enjoy Merry Market surrounded by music, carriage rides, kids activities, the parade, and the lighting of the town’s Christmas Tree!

Christmas and Holiday Parade | December 14, 6PM

Ida Lee Park, Leesburg

On the second Saturday of December, the holiday spirit will be in full swing as Leesburg glitters & glows with the Annual Christmas and Holiday Parade. The parade will usher Santa and his friends down King Street, through Historic Downtown Leesburg.

West Virginia

Photo courtesy of: Lights on the Lake

Lights on the Lake | Through December 29

1329 Lakeside Drive, Harpers Ferry

Take an unforgettable journey through dazzling lights, immersive displays, and the warmth of the holiday season. Experience the joy and wonder of Lights on the Lake!

TICKETS

Charles Town/Ranson Christmas Parade | December 7, 2 – 4 PM

115 E Washington St, Charles Town

Celebrate the Holiday Season in downtown Charles Town with friends and family at the annual Christmas Parade!
 

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