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25,252 events in the next 30 days, from the Bowie events calendar.

Thursday, December 1089 events · Family & Kids

  1. All day

    #LIT Light Show (at Gaylord National Harbor)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Room: Potomac 6)FreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  2. All day

    Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience (at Rhode Island Center)

    Rhode Island Center$23+Family

    Family & Kids

  3. All day

    Cirque: Frost (at Gaylord National Harbor)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Room: Potomac 6)$30Family

    Family & Kids

  4. All day

    DC Holiday Market at Dupont Circle

    1500 block of 19th Street,NWFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  5. All day

    DowntownDC Holiday Market at Gallery Place/Chinatown

    National Portrait Gallery - Smithsonian InstitutionFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  6. All day

    Enchant Christmas - Washington DC

    Nationals Park - Complex$63+Family

    Family & Kids

  7. All day

    Ford's Theatre A Christmas Carol

    Ford's Theatre$40Family

    Theater & Dance

  8. All day

    Frosty the Snow Man at Adventure Theatre

    Adventure Theatre MTC$29Family

    Family & Kids

  9. All day

    Ghosts of Georgetown Night-Time Walking Tour

    Old Stone House$49Family

    Tours & Attractions

  10. All day

    ice! featuring Dr. Seuss' "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" (at Gaylord National Resort)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Room: Potomac 6)$41Family

    Family & Kids

  11. All day

    Mrs. Claus' Christmas Traditions (at Gaylord National Harbor)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Room: Potomac 6)$20Family

    Family & Kids

  12. All day

    National Christmas Tree and Pathway of Peace

    The President's ParkFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  13. All day

    Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

    National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden$7+Family

    Family & Kids

  14. All day

    SPCA Lights on the Bay

    SPCA of Anne Arundel County$5+Family

    Family & Kids

  15. All day

    The Washington Ballet: The Nutcracker (at The Warner Theatre)

    Warner Theatre - DC$64.50Family

    Family & Kids

  16. All day

    Washington, DC Temple Festival of Lights

    Washington,DC TempleFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  17. 8 a.m.4 p.m.

    Toys for Tots

    Kensington Town HallFamily

    Family & Kids

  18. 9:15 a.m.10 a.m.

    NEW Music Together Jingle Jam (1 Session)

    McLean Community CenterFamily

    Also at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

    Family & Kids

  19. 9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    Baby's Play Date (Infant - 23 months, with adult)

    Savage Branch LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  20. 9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.

    Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice (at the National Children's Museum)

    National Children's Museum$18.95Family

    Arts & Culture

  21. 9:30 a.m.10 a.m.

    Play Partners (infant - 23 months, with adult)

    Howard County Library System, HCLS, Miller BranchFamily

    Also at 10:30 a.m.

    Family & Kids

  22. 9:30 a.m.10 a.m.

    Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/adult)

    Central Branch – Howard County LibraryFamily

    Also at 10:30 a.m.

    Family & Kids

  23. 9:30 a.m.10:15 a.m.

    Shir a Song with Ms. Ellie (Gan HaMishpacha at Adas Israel Congregation)

    Adas Israel CongregationFamily

    Family & Kids

  24. 10 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    DC Prep Anacostia Campus Tours

    2330 Pomeroy Rd SEFreeFamily

    Tours & Attractions

  25. 10 a.m.9 p.m.

    Gingerbread Decorating Corner (at Gaylord National Harbor)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Cen$46Family

    Family & Kids

  26. 10 a.m.4:30 p.m.

    imagiNATIONS Activity Center at National Museum of the American Indian

    National Museum of the American Indian National MallFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  27. 10 a.m.10:30 a.m.

    Just for Me (Ages 3-6, independently)

    Savage Branch LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  28. 10 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Paint Your Own Pottery 🎨🖌️

    Good Girl Market and Studio$10.25Family

    Family & Kids

  29. 10 a.m.9 p.m.

    Snow Flow Mountain Ice Tubing (at Gaylord National Harbor)

    Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Room: Potomac 6)$28Family

    Family & Kids

  30. 10 a.m.11 a.m.

    Story Time @ CJM - Fall 2026

    Lillian and Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum$0+Family

    Family & Kids

  31. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Cuentos para niños / Stories for Children at Shirlington

    Shirlington Branch Library, Campbell RmFamily

    Family & Kids

  32. 10:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Family Storytime at Aurora Hills

    Aurora Hills Branch LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  33. 10:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Family Storytime at Glencarlyn

    300 S Kensington StFamily

    Family & Kids

  34. 10:30 a.m.11 a.m.

    Preschool Storytime

    Sherwood Hall Regional LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  35. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Preschool Storytime!

    Fairfax County Public Library - Dolley Madison LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  36. 10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.

    Storytime @ National Building Museum

    Master Your Camera Controls at National Building MuseumFamily

    Arts & Culture

  37. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    The 38th Annual Nutcracker

    Puppet Co. Playhouse (Puppet Co.)$18Family

    Theater & Dance

  38. 10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Tunes and Tales Storytime at Westover

    1644 McKinley Rd #3Family

    Family & Kids

  39. 11 a.m.11:30 a.m.

    Family Storytime at Columbia Pike

    Arlington Public Library - Columbia Pike LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  40. 11 a.m.

    Flights of Fancy Storytime (at Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum)

    National Air and Space MuseumFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  41. 11 a.m.

    Preschool Storytime

    Enoch Pratt Free Library - Brooklyn BranchFamily

    Family & Kids

  42. 11 a.m.

    Stories Together

    Enoch Pratt Free Library - Southeast Anchor BranchFamily

    Family & Kids

  43. 11:45 a.m.1 p.m.

    Dor L’Dor – From Generation to Generation

    Congregation Beth El of Montgomery CountyFamily

    Family & Kids

  44. 12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.

    LEGO® Lunch Bunch

    Enoch Pratt Free Library - Central LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  45. 1 p.m.2 p.m.

    Tai Chi at Chevy Chase Community Center with Ed

    Chevy Chase Community CenterFamily

    Health & Wellness

  46. 1:15 p.m.2 p.m.

    Baby Bounce – for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s)

    Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  47. 2 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult)

    50+ Center at the East Columbia LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  48. 2 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    All Together Now (Families)

    Savage Branch LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  49. 2 p.m.2:30 p.m.

    Gingerbread Hunt (all ages, with adult)

    Howard County Library System, HCLS, Miller BranchFamily

    Also at 6:30 p.m.

    Family & Kids

  50. 3 p.m.4 p.m.

    Mandala Rock Dot Painting

    Enoch Pratt Free Library - Edmondson Avenue BranchFamily

    Family & Kids

  51. 3 p.m.4 p.m.

    Ready, Set, Game!: Nintendo Switch 2

    1644 McKinley Rd #3Family

    Family & Kids

  52. 3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    AV Studio Teens!

    Savage Branch LibraryFamily

    Arts & Culture

  53. 3:30 p.m.5 p.m.

    LEGO Build Lab: Rock Comet Defense Challenge

    Howard County Library System, HCLS Elkridge BranchFamily

    Classes & Talks

  54. 3:30 p.m.5 p.m.

    Makerspace Matinees

    Enoch Pratt Free Library - Central LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  55. 3:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Snail Mail Club

    Enoch Pratt Free Library - Central LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  56. 3:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.

    Teen Lounge

    Martha's Table at The CommonsFamily

    Family & Kids

  57. 4 p.m.4:30 p.m.

    Preschool Storytime

    Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central LibraryFamily

    Also at 4 p.m.

    Family & Kids

  58. 4 p.m.

    Stories Together

    Enoch Pratt Free Library - Orleans Street BranchFamily

    Family & Kids

  59. 4 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Teen Action Board @The Teen Center

    50+ Center at the East Columbia LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  60. 4:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Board Game (K)nights

    Game Kastle (College Park)FreeFamily

    Arts & Culture

  61. 4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Comic Creators Club

    Howard County Library System, HCLS, Miller BranchFamily

    Arts & Culture

  62. 4:30 p.m.5:15 p.m.

    Kids' Club at Aurora Hills

    Aurora Hills Community CenterFamily

    Family & Kids

  63. 4:30 p.m.5:15 p.m.

    Kids' Club at Aurora Hills: America 250

    Aurora Hills Branch LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  64. 4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Teen DIY Hot Chocolate Kit

    Shirlington Branch Library, Campbell RmFamily

    Family & Kids

  65. 4:30 p.m.5:30 p.m.

    Teen Drum Circle

    Hit Me With Music Foundation Office$0+Family

    Family & Kids

  66. 5 p.m.10 p.m.

    Light Yards

    Yards Park PlazaFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  67. 5 p.m.6 p.m.

    Read to a Therapy Dog

    Rockville Memorial Library - Teen SpaceFamily

    Family & Kids

  68. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Savage Community Art Showcase

    Savage Branch LibraryFamily

    Arts & Culture

  69. 5 p.m.7 p.m.

    Yarn Circle

    Enoch Pratt Free Library - Edmondson Avenue BranchFamily

    Classes & Talks

  70. 5 p.m.

    ZooLights at the National Zoo

    Smithsonian's National Zoo$9+Family

    Family & Kids

  71. 5:30 p.m.

    Enchant Christmas Experience - Washington

    Nationals Park - Complex$50+Family

    Also at 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

    Family & Kids

  72. 5:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens

    Brookside Gardens’ Visitor Center Auditorium$13.99+Family

    Family & Kids

  73. 5:30 p.m.9 p.m.

    National Harbor Holiday Tree Light Show

    Arts'tination @ National HarborFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  74. 6 p.m.7 p.m.

    Beyond Words Junior (Ages 6-11, with adult) - Holiday Hangout!

    Savage Branch LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  75. 6 p.m.10 p.m.

    CHS Basketball Game (Opponent unspecified)

    Chesapeake Senior High School (AACo)$5Family

    Sports

  76. 6 p.m.7 p.m.

    Tour of Mercy's Family Childbirth & Children's Center

    Mercy Medical CenterFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  77. 6 p.m.8 p.m.

    Willard Holiday Caroling

    InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C., an IHG HotelFreeFamily

    Family & Kids

  78. 6 p.m.7:30 p.m.

    Winter Open House

    Enoch Pratt Free Library - Light Street BranchFamily

    Family & Kids

  79. 6:15 p.m.8:15 p.m.

    Tai Chi Chuan

    Hill Center DCFamily

    Health & Wellness

  80. 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    College Park Youth Choir

    City Facilities > Old Parish HouseFamily

    Family & Kids

  81. 6:30 p.m.7 p.m.

    Pajama Time (ages 0-5+ with adult)

    Howard County Library System, HCLS Elkridge BranchFamily

    Family & Kids

  82. 6:30 p.m.7 p.m.

    Pajama Time (All Ages)

    Central Branch – Howard County LibraryFamily

    Family & Kids

  83. 7 p.m.

    Joyce Manor - DC101 Presents Miracle on Rt. 29

    The Fillmore - Silver SpringFamily

    Music

  84. 7 p.m.9:30 p.m.

    Smart Speed Dating in The Wharf, Ages 45-57

    Easy Company$39Family

    Food & Drink

  85. 7 p.m.

    Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

    Fichandler Stage at Arena Stage$49+Family

    Theater & Dance

  86. 7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.

    CP presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

    The Colonial Players Theater$17Family

    Festivals & Holidays

  87. 7:30 p.m.11 p.m.

    Mareux

    Black Cat - Washington DCFamily

    Music

  88. 8 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    A Christmas Carol (2026)

    The Little Theatre of Alexandria$28Family

    Festivals & Holidays

  89. 8 p.m.9:15 p.m.

    Study, Reflect, Create with STa”M Studio

    Tikvat Israel CongregationFamily

    Festivals & Holidays

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