Welcome to the Holiday Season in Takoma Park, Silver Spring and Bethesda!
Takoma Park, Silver Spring, Bethesda and our surrounding areas are full of family-friendly festive fun this holiday season and Macaroni KID Takoma Park-Silver Spring and Macaroni KID Bethesda-Chevy Chase-Potomac has it all listed for you in our 2024 Local Holiday Events Guide!
This guide will help you explore the best holiday happenings in the Takoma Park-Silver Spring and Bethesda-Chevy Chase-Potomac areas, so you can make the most of this magical time. From cozy gatherings and holiday parades to unique shopping experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s dive into the festivities and make this season unforgettable in Montgomery County, MD!
Last Update: December 2, 2024
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November 22 |
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
November 23 |
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Mrs. Claus' Library at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Registration Required)
Holiday Open House at Butler's Orchard
Glen Echo Light Up the Holiday Art Show and Sale Opening Night
November 24 |
Mrs. Claus' Library at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Registration Required)
Holiday Open House at Butler's Orchard
November 26 |
Holiday Movie Night with the Montgomery County Police at Wheaton Rec Center
November 27 |
Kensington Town Thanksgiving Dance
November 29 |
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
November 30 |
Home Depot Holiday Kids' Workshop
Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes (Reservations Required)
Breakfast with Santa at Maggiano's in Chevy Chase (Reservations Required)
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Holiday Maker's Market at Babycat Brewery
Garden Railway Exhibit in the Brookside Gardens Conservatory Opens
Holly Trolley Fest at the National Trolley Museum (Reservations Required)
December 1 |
Silver Spring Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Fair
Storytime at People's Book - How Carrot and Cookie Saved Christmas
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes (Reservations Required)
Holiday Maker's Market at Babycat Brewery
Holly Trolley Fest at the National Trolley Museum (Reservations Required)
Kensington Christmas Tree Lighting
December 3 |
Gingerbread House Ornament Making at Merry Pin DC
December 4 |
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
December 5 |
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
Make a Handprint Trinket Dish at Merry Pin
Chevy Chase Lake Jingle Jubilee
December 6 |
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Mrs. Claus' Library at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Registration Required)
Rockville Town Center Tree Lighting
December 7 |
Home Depot Kids' Workshop - Make a snow globe
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
Breakfast with Santa with the Kensington Fire Department
Breakfast with Santa at Maggiano's in Chevy Chase (Reservations Required)
Breakfast with Santa at St. Johns (Tickets Required)
Gift Wrapping Workshop at People's Book
Holiday Craft Show at Bauer Recreation Center
Christmas on the Farm at the Agricultural Farm Park
Winter Festival at the Collection Chevy Chase
Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes (Reservations Required)
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Fair Hill Holiday Festival in Olney
Winter Market in Chevy Chase DC
Winter Wonderland with the Flash Bus at the East County Rec Center
Holly Trolley Fest at the National Trolley Museum (Reservations Required)
Mrs. Claus' Library at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Registration Required)
Hot Cocoa with Santa at the Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home
A Winter’s Eve, Celebrating the Season’s Holidays With Dance!
Bah Humbug: An Improvised Christmas Carol
North Hills and South Four Corners Artisan Fair
11th Annual Empowered Women International Holiday Market
Takoma Park Alternative Gift Fair
December 8 |
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
Photos with Santa at the Tot Space (Reservations Required)
Sensory Santa Visit at Westfield Wheaton Mall (Tickets Required)
Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes (Reservations Required)
Breakfast with Santa at the Collection Chevy Chase
Christmas on the Farm at the Agricultural Farm Park
Takoma Park Pajamarama Holiday Market
Holly Trolley Fest at the National Trolley Museum (Reservations Required)
Holiday Craft Show at Clara Barton Rec Center
December 11 |
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
December 12 |
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
December 13 |
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
Cookies & Cocoa at My Gym Potomac
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Mrs. Claus' Library at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Registration Required)
Holiday Night Out at Praisner Rec Center (Registration Required)
December 14 |
Holly Trolley Fest at the National Trolley Museum (Reservations Required)
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
Breakfast with Santa with the Burtonsville Lions
Sleigh the Season! in Downtown Silver Spring
Olney Dance Studio Performance at Westfield Wheaton Mall
Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes (Reservations Required)
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Cocoa and Crafts at the Ross Boddy Rec Center (Registration required by Dec 4)
Mrs. Claus' Library at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Registration Required)
Deck The Halls with Spaghetti and Meatballs at Good Hope Rec Center (Registration Required)
Winter Celebration at Longwood Rec Center
Ahmedova Ballet Nutcracker at Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center
December 15 |
Holly Trolley Fest at the National Trolley Museum (Reservations Required)
Storytime at People's Book with Santa and Mrs. Claus
Butler's Orchard Holiday Harvest Days
Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes (Reservations Required)
Snow and Ice Family Festival at North Potomac Rec Center
December 17 |
Game Night with Santa at Chuck E. Cheese Takoma Park (with the Police Department)
December 18 |
Kensington Park's 5th Annual Winterfest Drive-Thru (RSVP)
December 19 |
Caroling Around the Fountain in Kensington
December 20 |
Holly Trolley Fest at the National Trolley Museum (Reservations Required)
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Mrs. Claus' Library at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Registration Required)
December 21 |
Holly Trolley Fest at the National Trolley Museum (Reservations Required)
Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes (Reservations Required)
Santa Social at the Urban Winery (RSVP Requested)
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Mrs. Claus' Library at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Registration Required)
Sleigh the Season! in Downtown Silver Spring
December 22 |
Holly Trolley Fest at the National Trolley Museum (Reservations Required)
Comet's Craft Room at Westfield Montgomery Mall
Mrs. Claus' Library at Westfield Montgomery Mall (Registration Required)
Transformation Dance Competition at Wheaton Westfield Mall
On-going Holiday Events |
🩰 Shows
Frozen at Olney Theater (Oct 27 to Jan 5)
A Christmas Carol at Ford's Theater (Nov 21 to Dec 31)
Twas the Night Before Christmas at Adventure Theatre (Dec 6 to Jan 5)
The Nutcracker on Strings at the Glen Echo Puppet Co. (Nov 26 to Dec 31)
The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker at Warner Theater (Nov 30 to Dec 29)
A Magical Christmas Circe at National Theater (Dec 12 to 15)
Olney Ballet Theatre Nutcracker (Dec 19 to Dec 24)
Maryland Youth Ballet Nutcracker at the Montgomery College Rockville Arts Center (Dec 20 to Dec 26)
The Hip Hop Nutcracker at National Theater (Dec 20 to Dec 22)
🎪 Markets/Festivals
(See our Holiday Market Guide for more information)
German Christmas Village at Baltimore's Inner Harbor (Nov 23 to Dec 24)
Downtown Holiday Market in Dupont Circle (Nov 22 to Dec 15)
Savage Mill Yuletide Festival (Nov 30 to Dec 22)
✨ Lights and Holiday Displays
(See our Holiday Light Display Guide for more information)
Garden of Lights at Brookside Gardens (Nov 22 to Jan 5)
Garden Railway at the Brookside Gardens Conservatory (Nov 30 to Jan 4)
Festival of Lights at the Mormon Temple (Dec 5 to Jan 1)
Winter City Lights (Nov 23 to Dec 29)
ICE! at Gaylord National Harbor (Nov 20 to Dec 28)
Merriweather Symphony of Lights (Nov 29 to Jan 4)
Winter Lights Festival at Seneca Creek State Park (Nov 29 to Dec 31; Closed Christmas)
Festival of Lights at Watkins Regional Park (Nov 29 to Jan 1; Open Christmas)
Zoo Light at the National Zoo (Nov 22 to Jan 5)
Seasons Greening at the United States Botanical Garden (Nov 28 to Jan 5)
National Christmas Tree (Dec 5 to Jan 1)
District Dazzle (Nov 29 to Jan 5)
Winter Lantern Festival (Oct 31 to Jan 12)
Tingle Bells at Artechouse (Nov 22 to Jan 5)
Meadowlark Botanical Garden's Winter Walk of Lights (Nov 8 to Jan 5)
Bull Run Festival of Lights (Nov 11 to Jan 8)
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