{"id":11862,"date":"2019-10-09T13:00:57","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T13:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=11862"},"modified":"2019-10-04T10:23:17","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T10:23:17","slug":"best-winter-events-washington-d-c-guide-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/best-winter-events-washington-d-c-guide-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Winter Events in Washington, D.C.: A Guide for 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Make this year\u2019s holiday season truly unforgettable by attending some of the best winter events in Washington, D.C.\u00a0 With winter slowly creeping up, it\u2019s time to make plans with family, keep the little ones entertained, and find ways to relieve the stress that comes with handling all of your holiday responsibilities.\u00a0 And, that\u2019s why it\u2019s important that you set aside a little time to enjoy some exciting winter activities during your Washington, D.C. trip<\/a>, like these:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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D.C. Wine Fest<\/h4>\n

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What\u2019s better than a glass of delicious wine to warm your belly during the cold, winter season?\u00a0 Two glasses of wine, obviously.\u00a0 And, you\u2019ll enjoy even more than that during one of the most intoxicating winter events in Washington, D.C.:\u00a0 The D.C. Wine Fest!\u00a0 For two hours, you and your friends can celebrate great food and fine art while sampling an unlimited amount of wine during a 2-hour session.\u00a0 And, with over a dozen wineries trying to win you over during the course of the night, you\u2019re sure to discover a new favorite brand.<\/p>\n

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Christmas at Mount Vernon<\/h4>\n

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Celebrate Christmas the old-fashioned way during Christmas at Mount Vernon.\u00a0 As one of the most anticipated winter event in Washington, D.C., Christmas at Mount Vernon takes pride in presenting an authentic look at how Christmas was observed in the 1700\u2019s.\u00a0 Plus, kids can enjoy putting together Christmas cards for the military, creating festive ornaments, and making chocolate from scratch.\u00a0 Also, a Christmas at Mount Vernon trip<\/a> provides a rare opportunity to meet Aladdin the Christmas Camel!<\/p>\n

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Lighting of the National Christmas Tree<\/h4>\n

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While the actual Lighting of the National Christmas Tree occurs in autumn on November 28th<\/sup>, the Pathway to Peace lasts all the way into the New Year.\u00a0 So, come see the National Christmas Tree and celebrate a nearly 100-year-old American tradition started by President Coolidge in 1923.\u00a0 You\u2019ll enjoy the beautifully handmade ornaments, thousands upon thousands of lights, as well as individual Christmas trees for each of the 50 states and some of the territories.<\/p>\n

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ZooLights<\/h4>\n

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Take a walk on the wild side during the Smithsonian\u2019s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute\u2019s ZooLights spectacular!\u00a0 A Smithsonian tour<\/a>\u00a0at the National Zoo offers tons of rides, shows, and games for children to brighten up their holidays.\u00a0 Enjoy two different, eye-popping laser lights show, climb aboard the Smithsonian\u2019s National Zoo Choo-Choo, or explore the Gingerbread Village.\u00a0 With over 500,000 LED lights and plenty of shopping for the parents, it\u2019s what to do in Washington D.C.!<\/p>\n

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Washington Winter Show<\/h4>\n

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The Washington Winter Show represents one of the most elegant winter events in Washington D.C.\u00a0 Every year, dealers from around the country come to show their fine art, antiques, and other collectibles as part of a 3-day celebration of America\u2019s history, creativity, and innovation.\u00a0 The show features keynote speeches, design panels, lectures, and more.\u00a0 Plus, for over 60 years, the Washington Winter Show has supported local charities to the tune of over 9-million dollars.<\/p>\n

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Hello!\u00a0 Did we skip over one of your favorite winter events in Washington, D.C.?\u00a0 Let us know which one in the comments and we\u2019ll add it to the list during our next update!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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