Christmas Break in Washington, DC.

There's a version of this city that empties at six and another that doesn't, and I only pay attention to the second one.

The best christmas break in Washington, DC, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Drinks with an Explorer at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Drinks with an Explorer at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Tue, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Live explorer storytelling

Coffee with an Explorer at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Coffee with an Explorer at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Tue, Dec 22 · 10:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Field stories over coffee

Trivia at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Trivia at the National Geographic Museum of Exploration

Wed, Dec 23 · 6:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Museum trivia nights

Drinks with an Explorer

Drinks with an Explorer

Thu, Dec 24 · 7:00 PM

Northwest Washington

After-hours storytelling salon

Community Art Walks with Jason Bowers

Community Art Walks with Jason Bowers

Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM

Northeast Washington

Guided street art stroll

Rising artist
Alice's Tea Party

Alice's Tea Party

Sun, Dec 20 · 2:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Whimsical garden tea party

Coffee with an Explorer

Coffee with an Explorer

Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Explorer talks over coffee

Queer Crafting Night

Queer Crafting Night

Fri, Dec 25 · 6:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Inclusive community craft night

Soup and Bread Workshop with Chef Wendi James

Soup and Bread Workshop with Chef Wendi James

Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM

Capitol Hill

Hands-on cooking class

One time only
New Year’s Eve with DJ Trixie Mattel

New Year’s Eve with DJ Trixie Mattel

Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 PM

Southwest Waterfront

Drag queen disco bash

One time only

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JOAN MIRÓ: From the Kreeger Collection

JOAN MIRÓ: From the Kreeger Collection

Tue, Dec 22 · 10:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Surrealist prints in a mansion

Star performer
WILD WEST THURSDAYS

WILD WEST THURSDAYS

Thu, Dec 24 · 9:00 PM

Northeast Washington • $$

Honky-tonk bull rides

Georgetown Spy Tour with a Former CIA Officer

Georgetown Spy Tour with a Former CIA Officer

Sun, Dec 20 · 10:00 AM

Northwest Washington

Espionage walk with real spies

U Street Corridor: Building Black Broadway Architecture Tour

U Street Corridor: Building Black Broadway Architecture Tour

Sat, Dec 26 · 12:00 PM

Northwest Washington

Walking history & architecture

Suntory Daytime Social

Suntory Daytime Social

Sun, Dec 20 · 12:00 PM

Southwest Waterfront • $$$

Rooftop day party

Great terrace
SONG OF SOLSTICE: A Celtic Christmas Celebration Featuring: OCEAN Celtic Quartet

SONG OF SOLSTICE: A Celtic Christmas Celebration Featuring: OCEAN Celtic Quartet

Sun, Dec 20 · 5:00 PM

Capitol Hill

Celtic carols & sing-alongs

One time only

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Frequently asked questions

How are these christmas break in Washington, DC chosen?

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Is this list up to date?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.

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