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DMV Parks and Gardens Holiday Lights
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
“Season’s Greenings” at US Botanic Garden
(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
Festive Wreaths
(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
Traditional Holiday Wreath Workshop
Traditional Holiday Wreath Workshop
(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 ...
Festive Centerpieces
Festive Centerpieces
(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
Holiday Lantern Tour
Holiday Lantern Tour
(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.
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Holiday Wreath Workshop
(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 ...
Christmas Tree Sale at the Arboretum
Christmas Tree Sale at the Arboretum
(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 ...
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Holiday Wreath Workshop
(VA) (NOVA Parks) Join us for a festive wreath-making workshop guided by our talented horticulturists, Sarah Causey and Thomas Bardroff. Participants will create their own beautiful holiday wreath using natural materials gathered throughout the year by the Meadowlark horticulture team. Your wreath may feature a variety of fresh-cut greens (holly, pine, spruce, cedar), dried flowers (such as amaranth, sea holly, ...
Holiday Lantern Tour
Holiday Lantern Tour
(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.