Christmas events in Washington

Check out happening christmas events all around Washington, DC

Christmas Extravaganza - ArtRave

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW Free

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols for Christmas

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:30 pm St. John's Episcopal Church Free

Handel's Messiah

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm National City Christian Church

Trek Washington DC Christmas Party

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm Left Door Free

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm National Theatre - DC

The Fanthropologist Presents: Velvet Goldmine (1998)

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Dandelion Collective DC Free

Noel: Jesus is Born!

Wed, 17 Dec at 07:30 pm The Kennedy Center

TRAPMAS — The Christmas Party

 Sat, 20 Dec at 10:00 pm Amsterdam Lounge Free

Thievery Corporation in Washington

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm 9:30 CLUB

Family Christmas - Choral Arts Holiday Concert

 Sat, 20 Dec at 11:00 am The Kennedy Center

Back 2 Bachata - Aurax Live: Bachata Concert

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm Public Bar Live USD 18 to 23

THE LUCKY BAR SUNDAYS UGLY XMAS SWEATER HOLIDAY PARTY

 Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm Lucky Bar DC Free

Blue Christmas-Light in the Darkness

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm 6810 Eastern Ave NW Free

Homecoming Hilarity Stand-Up Show

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm Fat Pete's BBQ USD 0 to 18

Thievery Corporation in Washington

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm 9:30 CLUB

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre - DC

Toronto Maple Leafs at Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena

 Fri, 28 Nov at 05:00 pm Capital One Arena

Vending Opportunities - ArtRave

 Sat, 23 Aug at 11:00 am 1913 Massachusetts Ave NW Free

Suzies Qs First Annual Cookie Decorating Party

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm Suzie Q's Free

Mad For Plaid Party

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Wunder Garten Free

Blue Christmas Service

Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm 3401 Nebraska Ave NW, 20016

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm Warner Theatre

Santa's 6th Annual Ho Ho Ho Bash

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm STFU Navy Yard USD 0 to 13

Sustainable Holiday Gathering

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:00 pm 555 12th St NW Free

LUMA Holiday Lights Walk!

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:30 pm LUMA Wellness Studio Free

Sounds & Spirits Christmas Edition 2025 - Live Band Open Mic

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm Public Bar Live Free

Secret Ballot Presents: Minotaur (D.C. Premiere)

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm Big Bear Cafe USD 12

Elf Trivia at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street Free

Waggy Winter Wonderland at Bond Vet Capitol Hill

 Sun, 21 Dec at 04:00 pm Bond Vet - Capitol Hill Free

A Dandy X-Mas After Party

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm Apple Lounge DC USD 30 to 36

2025 Christmas Eve 5k/10k

 Wed, 24 Dec at 07:45 am 3530 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007-3503, United States

Intro to Sewing: Freestyle Pattern Making | 2-Hour Hands-On Sewing Workshop

 Wed, 17 Dec 52 O Street Studios USD 81

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Capital One Arena

Holiday Photoshoto for The Trans Santa Organization

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm as you are. DC USD 25

Christmas Carols by Candlelight

 Sat, 20 Dec at 05:00 pm 222 M St SW Free

Christmas Concert with the Alpine Singers

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm German-American Heritage Museum USD 34

Copy of City Singers Christmas Sang Along

 Tue, 23 Dec at 06:00 pm Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library Free

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre

Jamaal LIVE at SHANKLIN HALL

 Wed, 24 Dec at 06:00 pm Shanklin Hall Free

Afro Caribbean Holiday Party ($500 Ugly Sweater Contest) W/ Open Bar

 Sat, 27 Dec at 10:00 pm Abigail Free

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm Warner Theatre

"Hark, what peaceful music rings!" Christmas Concert 2025

 Sun, 21 Dec at 03:30 pm Mt Zion United Methodist Church Free

international Holiday Chocolate Tour of Embassy Row

 Sun, 21 Dec at 12:00 pm DuPont Station - North Exit USD 46

Rocky Dale Davis! December 17

 Wed, 17 Dec at 07:30 pm 1523 22nd St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20037

Sixpence None The Richer - O'Night Divine: A Sixpence Christmas

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm 620 T St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20001

Ugly Sweater Pawrade

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm 1632 17th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20009

Christmas Social

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Everyday People DC USD 11

Winter Serenade: Holidays With The OCW

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm The United Church USD 29

DC Bar Litigation Community: GenAI in eDiscovery Panel + Holiday Happy Hour

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:30 pm 555 11th St NW Free

Thievery Corporation at 9:30 Club

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm 9:30 Club

Holiday Paint & Sip at Alegria ✨

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm 670 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast USD 82

Christmas Eve, Lessons and Carols at 5 pm

 Wed, 24 Dec at 05:00 pm All Souls Episcopal Church Free

BG Lights & Bites: DC Zoolights & Dinner

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Smithsonian National Zoological Park USD 13

A Christmas Carol

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm Ford's Theatre

Blue Glove Presents: #1 DC BOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARTY 2025 | SACHI NIGHTCLUB

 Wed, 24 Dec at 10:00 pm Sachi Nightclub USD 23 to 193

Pastries for a Purpose: Winter Wonderland Bake Festival

 Fri, 23 Jan at 06:00 pm The Potter's House Café & Bookstore Free

The Wheel of Holidays: From Christmas to Christmas at Millenium Stage

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm The Kennedy Center

Christmas Caroling at Union Station!

 Thu, 18 Dec at 05:00 pm Union Station Metro

Christmas Eve Services: 5pm, 8pm, 10pm

 Wed, 24 Dec at 05:00 pm 4101 Nebraska Ave NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20016

The Day After Christmas - Afrobeats Party W/ OPEN BAR

 Fri, 26 Dec at 10:00 pm Rosebar Lounge USD 0 to 36

Learn Line Dances @ BAR PILAR - Soul Line Dancing Party!

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm PILAR BAR USD 13 to 19

We Are Artistic Christmas Potluck

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm Picnic Grove #8 Free

Holiday Karaoke with DJ Pae Me

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm metrobar DC Free

Blue Christmas

Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm 4201 Albemarle St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20016

Bollywood Holiday Ugly Sweater Night – Public Bar Live DC

 Fri, 19 Dec at 10:00 pm Public Bar Live USD 0 to 162

Christmas Eve at Citizen Heights

 Wed, 24 Dec at 06:00 pm 4100 River Rd., Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20016

TSU Washington, D.C. Alumni DC Holiday Mixer

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm District Alley Free

BeLove Christmas Experience

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 pm BELOVE Church Free

Opera on Tap DC Metro presents: Winter Wonderland Ballroom

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm The Wonderland Ballroom Free

Sankofa @ 35th Annual BZB Holiday Art & Gift Show!

 Fri, 19 Dec at 10:00 am 1510 9th St NW Free

Winter Wonderland Winners Selected!

 Sat, 20 Dec at 05:00 pm 2020 O St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Anthony Evans in Washington

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm Museum of the Bible

HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis at Lincoln Theatre DC

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm Lincoln Theatre DC

The Gospel of Christmas According to Jazz Annual Holiday Concert

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Nineteenth Street Baptist Church USD 15 to 30

Anthony Evans in Washington

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm Museum of the Bible

Howl-iday Cheer Celebration at Bond Vet Cathedral Heights

 Fri, 19 Dec at 04:00 pm Bond Vet - Cathedral Heights Free

Dogpark

 Sat, 20 Dec at 12:00 am 9:30 Club

Dégustation de Galettes des Rois - King Cake Tasting

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm Alliance Française de Washington DC USD 23 to 29

Christmas Bird Count at Battery Kemble

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 am Battery Kemble Park Free

2025 | Holiday Celebration: Showcasing Fanal Craft & Relishing Soup Joumou

 Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Embassy of Haiti USD 0 to 535

A Star of Christmas – A Theatrical Christmas Experience

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm The Oliver Free

Stand-Up Comedy with Special Headliner all the way from the North Pole

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm Shenanigan’s Irish Pub Free

BOUNCEBEAT GOGO XMAS JAM

 Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm Power Nightclub USD 34 to 45

VCMI-DC: How The Grinch Stole Christmas | December 20

 Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm Victory Christian Ministries International, DC USD 18 to 34

Holiday Embassy Evening at the Ukraine House

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:30 pm Ukraine House USD 84

Anthony Evans in Washington

 Fri, 19 Dec at 02:00 pm Museum of the Bible

Caroling Together and Traditional Polish Holiday Meal—Christmas Celebration

 Sat, 20 Dec at 05:00 pm Kosciuszko Foundation DC USD 39 to 50

The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker

 Sat, 20 Dec at 02:00 pm Warner Theatre

Holiday Fanfares and Flourishes

 Mon, 15 Dec at 07:30 pm The Church of the Epiphany

Mingle Jingle Holiday Market at Brooklinen DC

 Wed, 17 Dec at 05:00 pm Brooklinen Washington DC Free

Nicole Henry in Washington

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Blues Alley

The Elf Bar: A Christmas Pop-Up Experience - Washington

 Wed, 17 Dec DIVINO Ristorante Enoteca USD 14 to 19

Trivia Tuesday at Alamo Drafthouse DC - Christmas Classics Trivia

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street Free

John Mulaney

 Wed, 17 Dec The Anthem - D.C.

Parking Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater

Washington Chorus: Eugene Rogers - A Candlelight Christmas

 Sat, 13 Dec Kennedy Center Concert Hall

WINTER WONDERLAND: Holiday Soiree + Toy Drive

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm The Continent DC USD 0 to 82

DC Grand Market - Christmas Eve

 Wed, 24 Dec at 08:00 pm Seta Oasis Restaurant & Lounge USD 23

A Collab Pop-Up Paint Night with PUSO @ the Hall on H Street

 Thu, 18 Dec at 06:00 pm The Hall on H Street USD 55

Christmas Eve, Festive Eucharist with choir

 Wed, 24 Dec at 09:00 pm All Souls Episcopal Church Free