Watkins Regional Park
301 Watkins Park Drive 20774
301-699-2456

The Winter Festival of Lights will shine bright this holiday season with 3 miles of drive-through whimsical lights! Experience dazzling scenes that celebrate the magic of the holiday season from the comfort of your own car. For your safety and the safety of our staff, please purchase tickets online at pgparksdirect.com. Save Time! Save Money! Buy Online! Cars pay $15 with online purchases or $20 admission at the gate. Face coverings are required if interacting with personnel. To avoid longer than usual wait times, we encourage the public to attend the Festival on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday evenings. On Saturdays and Sundays, please arrive before 6 pm. A car may only hold 1 to 6 passengers.

Customers will be directed to enter the park from Route 202 Largo Road this year.

NO REFUNDS ON GENERAL ADMISSIONS TICKETS! TICKETS ARE GOOD UNTIL 1/1/25

Harmony Hall Arts Center
10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD, 20744
301-203-6070

"A Tribute to the Music of Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack" features National Recording Artists Jamar Dukes and Shuga Shang. Join us for an evening of live music celebrating these incredible artists. Close your eyes and savor Jamar Dukes' renditions of beloved Donny Hathaway ballads like "The Ghetto," "Someday We Will All Be Free," and "A Song For You." Shuga Shang pays homage to Roberta Flack with hits including "Killing Me Softly," "First Time I Ever Saw Your Face," and their duets like "I Who Have Nothing" and "Where is the Love."

Join us during the holiday season and experiene the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Meet and greet train hobbyists, and go back in time experiencing the sights and sounds of their train displays.

Christmastime is here! Montpelier Arts Center and The Eric Byrd Trio celebrate the season with an afternoon filled with festive music from the Peanuts' special A Charlie Brown Christmas. Comprised of pianist/vocalist Eric Byrd, bassist Bhagwan Khalsa, and drummer Alphonso Young, Jr., the Trio has traveled the world as enthusiastic ambassadors of jazz. Bringing fresh arrangements to these familiar songs, they are sure to put you in a holiday mood. "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!"

Holiday Treats: Join the Riversdale Kitchen Guild over the open hearth as they highlight recipes of Holiday Treats using 19th century techniques.

Enjoy crafts, games, and breakfast with Santa. Don't forget to take your picture with Santa!

Join Riversdale for the first ever Holiday Traditions program. This children's program has lots of fun things in store, and we cannot wait to celebrate with you!

Join us for a walk-through of history during this annual Open House candlelit tour. Hear stories of those who lived and worked in the mansion. Enjoy live music in the halls and holiday-baked treats in the dependency kitchen by the Riversdale Kitchen Guild.

Join us for our annual Winter Concert! Enjoy live entertainment, dancing, holiday games, refreshments, and more.

Enjoy a magical morning with Santa and friends. Highlights include light refreshments to enjoy while mingling, a fun-filled ornament workshop where kids can unleash their creativity, photo opportunities with Santa and his jolly friends, and a special toy giveaway for all attending children. Bring the whole family and experience the joy of the season! We cant wait to celebrate with you.

Join us for a day of holiday crafts, cookie decorating, and stocking stuffers. Enjoy a family holiday sing-along and pictures with Santa & Friends!

Join us for this FREE holiday event for the entire family! Enjoy games, music, arts & crafts, photos with the head Elf, and many more activities! Advance registration is required.

Embrace the joy of the season by joining us at our annual December family event! Get into the holiday spirit with your community, neighbors, and friends at the Publick Playhouse. Children will have a chance to visit and take pictures with a special someone from the North Pole. We'll also have coloring activities and a short, animated movie to entertain our youngest guests before showing our feature film, "The Polar Express." This event is recommended for children ages 3-12. Please note everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age.

Join us during the holiday season and experiene the thrill of our annual Trains and Planes program. Meet and greet train hobbyists, and go back in time experiencing the sights and sounds of their train displays.

Santa is coming to Glassmanor Community Center! Kids ages 6-12 are invited to have breakfast, receive a gift, and take photos with Santa!

Celebrate winter with crafts and your community! Chat with new friends while creating winter decorations and enjoying a snack. Craft supplies and a small snack will be provided, but you're also welcome to bring your own! (Note: Staff will provide enough supplies for three crafts per person. Please make sure any snacks you bring are nut-free.) All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.

Bring the community together to meet, mingle, and enjoy a local talent play ball. The tournament will feature teams battling for the inaugural championship.

Join us for holiday fun! Enjoy light refreshments, music, and more!

This performance is part of our Education on Stage Series and is recommended for Grades K-5. Joy, warmth, and community illuminate seasonal holiday festivals the world over. This signature Discovery Theater show from the Smithsonian celebrates the history and customs of Diwali (Devali), Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and the First Nations' tradition of the Winter Solstice in an interactive extravaganza bridging communities and cultures. Please note, everyone must have a ticket to enter, regardless of age. Schools can call 301-277-1710 for Group Sales.

Begin your day on a nutritious note with these delicious recipes perfect for the holiday season! During this virtual cooking demonstration, learn how to create protein-packed pancakes & frittata egg muffins. Registration required.