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Events, free things to do, festivals and more fun ideas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia for the week ending Dec. 21, 2025.

Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon. Leading up to Christmas, there’s a two-day fireworks event happening at Mount Vernon. The 18th-century landmark transports visitors to a winter encampment ...

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Those looking for a holiday paradise should keep an eye on this winter carnival that is on its way to D.C. The inaugural Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park opens Friday and runs on select dates ...

Lovers of indie bookstores and spine-chilling festivities should head to Fright Fête at Lost City Books in D.C.’s Adams Morgan neighborhood this Friday. This is the fifth Fright Fête hosted on ...

The Beths are in town for sold-out concerts at the 9:30 Club, and there’s a new Ruth Orkin photography exhibit to explore at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. For some holiday fun, you can get ...