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Things to Do<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Scottish Christmas Walk Parade<\/a> Holiday Boat Parade Of Lights:<\/a> U.S Botanic Gardens Holiday Exhibit<\/a> 2012 Holiday Music Schedule<\/p>\n The Conservatory will be open until 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays in December for the holiday season. During these evenings there will be musical performances from 6 – 8 p.m. (except December 25)<\/p>\n Zoo Lights<\/a> National Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Ceremony<\/a> National Christmas Tree Lighting at the U.S. Captiol<\/a>
\nNov. 30-Dec. 1, 2012 in Alexandria, VA<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Saturday, December 1, 2012
\n4:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Festivities on the docks at the Alexandria Waterfront (music and entertainment). Santa arrives by boat @ 4:15pm! Alexandria’s harbor lights up when dozens of illuminated boats cruise the Potomac River at the historic waterfront. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. at the Alexandria City Marina behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center, with free photos with Santa for kids and canines, plus free hot cocoa and cider.<\/p>\n
\nThe U.S. Botanic Garden presents a unique holiday exhibit featuring
\nmodel trains and incredible replicas of Washington, DC’s most famous buildings
\nand monuments. The exhibit runs from November 22, 2012 through January 1, 2013.
\nAdults and children will be fascinated by this special Christmas-time treat in
\nthe nation’s capital.<\/p>\n\n
\nDecember 4 – 40 Thieves, Irish rock music<\/li>\n
\nDecember 6 – Capital Hearings, a cappella<\/li>\n
\nDecember 11 – Project Natale, jazz<\/li>\n
\nDecember 13 – Lox & Vodka, Klezmer<\/li>\n
\nDecember 18 – Buskers, barbershop quartet<\/li>\n
\nDecember 20 – Capital Accord Chorus, choral<\/li>\n
\nDecember 27 – Samovar, Russian folk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nNovember 23-December 9, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only
\nOpen nightly December 14\u2013January 1 (except Dec. 24, 25 and 31) Hours: 5-9 p.m.at the National Zoo in ashington, DC is a winter holiday event that is sure to be fun for the whole family. The National Zoo presents a display of thousands of sparkling lights featuring sculptures of many of the Zoo\u2019s most popular animals, including giant pandas, Asian elephants, gibbons, a sea lion, an octopus, and a Komodo dragon. Visitors at ZooLights will enjoy
\nwinter-themed crafts, ice sculpting demonstrations, choral groups, and storytellers. Visitors can warm up inside the animal houses<\/p>\n
\nFestivities at the lighting ceremony include
\nmusical performances and hot latkes and donuts. This year’s celebration will
\nfeature the US Air Force Band. The menorah will be lit each night of Hanukkah. Location:
\nThe Ellipse, near the White House<\/p>\n
\nDecember 4th @ 5pm<\/p>\n