"ZooLights. The National Zoo has reopened just in time for its annual holiday light show, ZooLights. Lantern displays of sea and land animals include giant pandas, birds, ocean creatures, and more. Also, guests can watch nightly live musical performances and sip hot cocoa to keep warm (select nights Fri through January 3, 2026, $9, National Zoo). Downtown DC Holiday Market. The Makers Show returns downtown to two blocks of F Street, from 7th to 9th streets, Northwest, with glimmering lights and an array of wintertime"
"A Christmas Carol. Ford's Theatre's seasonal classic A Christmas Carol returns to tell the grumpy and merry tale of Ebenezer Scrooge-as performed again this year by talented actor Craig Wallace. The cheery production packed with detailed costumes and energetic dance breaks is sure to usher in the Christmas spirit (Thurs through December 31, $51+, Ford's Theatre). "Korean Treasures" exhibit. See a variety of remarkable works of art-ranging"
Federal operations resumed and several Washington, DC cultural venues reopened, launching seasonal programs and events from November 17–23. The National Zoo reopened for ZooLights, featuring lantern displays of pandas, birds, and ocean creatures, nightly live music, and hot cocoa. The Downtown DC Holiday Market runs along F Street with vendors, lights, and food trucks through December 23. Ford’s Theatre presents A Christmas Carol starring Craig Wallace, with elaborate costumes and dance through December 31. The Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art presents the Korean Treasures exhibit, showcasing works from 18th-century landscapes to modern abstractions collected by Lee Kun‑Hee.
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