DMV Parks and Gardens Holiday Lights

It's the season of lights in the Washington DC metro area. Many parks and botanical gardens are hosting beautiful light displays through the new year: Brookside Garden of Lights - Montgomery County MD hosts its annual display at Brookside Gardens through January 5th. Walk among the outdoor twinkling lights and glimmering displays that dot the paths and flowerbeds in 50 acres ...

“Season’s Greenings” at US Botanic Garden

U.S. Botanic Garden 100 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (United States Botanic Garden) The annual holiday display “Season’s Greenings” features model trains in the gated outdoor gardens, festive lights throughout the Garden, and the poinsettias, holiday decor, and D.C. landmarks made from plants inside the Conservatory. On the lawn in the gated outdoor gardens, G-gauge model trains  circulate from 10:00-5:00 daily through displays of pollinators made from plant ...

Festive Wreaths

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Make a long-lasting beautiful wreath using fresh greens! Learn to make an evergreen wreath for your front door, complete with a pinecone and bow accents. Fee includes all materials for one wreath. Instructor: Jason Gedeik, Brookside Gardens staff  

$55

Traditional Holiday Wreath Workshop

Hillwood Estate 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

(DC) (Hillwood) Create a traditional, one-of-a-kind holiday decoration of hearty evergreens to enliven your home at this in-person workshop. Your finished wreath will be approximately sixteen to eighteen inches wide and can be hung indoors or out. All materials are included. Payment is required in advance and is non-refundable. This program will take place indoors and is limited to twelve ...

$65 – $75

Festive Centerpieces

Brookside Gardens 1800 Glenallan Ave, Wheaton, MD, United States

(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Make a long-lasting beautiful centerpiece or wreath using fresh greens! The centerpieces will include a candle and seasonal decorations. Fee includes all materials for two centerpieces. Instructor: Jason Gedeik, Brookside Gardens staff  

$55

Holiday Lantern Tour

Colvin Run Mill 10017 Colvin Run Rd, Great Falls, VA, United States

(VA) (Fairfax County Parks) Tour beautiful Colvin Run by candlelight. Discover how different a 200-year old mill looks at night and visit the miller’s house decorated for the holidays. Learn how families of the mill spent the winter months and enjoy some holiday treats. Space is limited.

$10 – $12

Holiday Wreath Workshop

Long Branch Nature Center & Park 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA, United States

(VA) (Arlington Parks) Holiday crafters are invited to create their own evergreen wreath to spruce up your home or give as special gifts. We’ll provide music, refreshments, basic instruction and enough materials for each participant to make a wreath and we'll have extra for arrangements or swags. Participants should bring hand pruners or wire cutters (if you have them) and ...

$50

Christmas Tree Sale at the Arboretum

U.S. National Arboretum 24th & R St NE, Washington DC, United States

(DC) (Friends of the National Arboretum) Shop for Christmas trees, wreaths, and garlands during the annual sale. You can also pre-order your greenery! Have them delivered to your house, or pick them up at the Arboretum on December 7th. Pre-ordering is not required but guarantees you a great tree at the best price. When pre-ordering, please select “Friends of the ...

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