Storytime with Santa
Saturday, December 11
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Fashion Court, Level 1
Free
Who else is better to read all our favorite Holiday stories? Join us for an intimate story session with Santa for an experience your child will never forget while he reads many of our prized classics. Reservations are not required.
Sensory Santa
Sunday, December 12
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Level 1, Fashion Court
Tysons Corner Center is pleased to partner with Cherry Hill photography and Autism Speaks to welcome children with special needs for a low impact, time with Santa. The mall will open its doors early, exclusively for families, and give them private time with the Big Man in Red. Reservations are not required.
La Famosa will partner with local rum distillery, Cotton & Reed, to host a holiday-themed coquito class and demo. Led by chef/owner Joancarlo Parkhurst and GM/Beverage Director, Phil Guernsey, the class will teach guests how to make Puerto Rico’s popular Christmas drink, coquito. Held at the Cotton & Reed Distillery on Sunday, December 12 at 1PM, the event includes:
- Demonstration of a no-cook coquito recipe
- Demonstration of a new seasonal cocktail, La Pera made with house-made spiced rum, fresh passionfruit and pear nectars, ginger beer, and grated nutmeg
- Seasonal bites from the La Famosa kitchen, including Coquito Bread Pudding (a new creation from Parkhurst not on the La Famosa menu), assorted Puerto Rican holiday cookies including Mantecaditos and Besitos de Coco, and Mezcla Sandwiches (mezcla is a cheese spread made with ham and pimento peppers)
- Take-home recipe cards for: Coquito, Pumpkin Spice Coquito, La Pera, Coquito Bread Pudding and Coquito Latte
- One 750 ml bottle of Cotton & Reed Mellow Gold Rum
- One bottle of La Famosa’s coquito base
Tickets, which can be purchased here, are available for $75 each.
Pet Nights with Santa
Monday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, December 20, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fashion Court, Level 1
Calling all pet parents! Bring your favorite pet in their Holiday best for photos with Santa. This much-loved event has become a signature and well-attended theme night for Tysons Holiday. Reservations are encouraged. Photo packages are available for purchase.
About this event
Join FGIDC as we host a private screening of “House of Gucci” at AMC Georgetown on Monday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m.
Limited seating available! Reserve your seat today.
We invite you to also cheers to the new year ahead and welcome the new FGIDC board members at a pre-movie happy hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the bar inside the AMC theater.
Monday, December 13
AMC Georgetown
Pre-event happy hour: 5:30 p.m.
Theater opens: 6:00 p.m.
Movie begins: 6:30 p.m.
National Chamber Ensemble presents a spectacular holiday concert for the community on Saturday, December 18 at 7:30 PM at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington. NCE’s Holiday Cheer concert highlights the finest classical and contemporary masterpieces and holiday favorites together for the whole family. After a season of virtual performances NCE is thrilled to bring the Reuniting With The Masters LIVE season in person. A streaming video option is available for those unable to join at the venue. Chamber music is about intimacy of communication with the other musicians but also with the audience. We are excited to make music live.
The festivities include Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride”, “Chanukkah Festival” and “Rejoice” from Handel’s “Messiah”, Strauss Waltzes, the gorgeous music from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” and more. Young Artist Piano Competition winners will join the ensemble to perform following the competition finals on Dec 4. A Carols Sing-Along concludes the program to get everyone in the holiday spirit.
Star soprano Sharon Christman joins the ensemble to sing ” Rejoice” from Handel’s Messiah, Caccini’s Ave Maria and some holiday carols. In addition to being professor of voice at Catholic University in Washington D.C., Ms. Christman has performed leading roles with opera companies around the globe including the Metropolitan Opera, New York City Opera and Dallas Opera among many others. Peter Davis of New York Magazine has called Ms. Christman’s singing “dazzling.” Daniel Webster of The Philadelphia Enquirer called her “a polished stylist with a gleaming voice.” Ms. Christman has been a guest soloist at The White House and a recitalist in numerous Artist Series including the National Gallery of Art. She was privileged to present the Washington premiere of John Corigliano’s new song cycle, The Tambourine Man, at the request of the composer, first with National Musical Arts and then for the Cosmos Club Artist Series.
4444 Arlington Blvd, Arlington 22204
Free on-site parking
Pet Nights with Santa
Monday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, December 13, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday, December 20, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Fashion Court, Level 1
Calling all pet parents! Bring your favorite pet in their Holiday best for photos with Santa. This much-loved event has become a signature and well-attended theme night for Tysons Holiday. Reservations are encouraged. Photo packages are available for purchase.
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Families are invited to ring in the new year at DC’s best family-friendly celebration, Noon Yards! Noon Yards has interactive activities for every member of the family including crafts, kid-friendly activities, magicians, and a countdown to noon for young ones who might not make it to midnight!
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Date: December 31 | 10 AM – 1 pm
Celebrate the new year with Atlas Brew Works at its Half Street Brewery & Tap Room location from 9pm to 1am on Friday, December 31. All-inclusive tickets include entry to the event with a live DJ, bottomless draft beers, select wines, and mixed drinks as well as the option to add on a 750ml of 202 Brett Lager for the ball drop toast. The Atlas team is digging into the cellar and pulling out some limited releases special for the occasion. Enjoy exclusive barrel-aged beers, aged sours, and classic favorites on draft throughout the evening. The full Andy’s Pizza menu will be available for purchase. Atlas Beer Club members (new!!) will have the option to purchase tickets for pre-release at $51 with tickets opening to the general public at $60.
Make sure to grab early bird pricing as prices will continue to go up as the end of the year approaches. Tickets are available now on Eventbrite.
On January 29, from 11 to 1pm, Canopy by Hilton Washington DC Bethesda North will host an Intention Setting Workshop led by Brigitte Schmitt of 5 Elements Wellness. Attendees will gather in the spacious Presidential Suite to manifest their dreams into reality and learn how to direct energy to achieve their goals in 2022. (Due to Covid, space is limited and masks will be required).
Tickets (available here via Eventbrite) for the event are $15 and include coaching, journaling, light refreshments, CBD infused tea and a small candle to be used in the intention setting ceremony.
“Our goal is to provide an elevated and comfortable environment filled with positivity, a place to recharge before going out to conquer your day,” said Canopy by Hilton Bethesda North General Manager John Gilligan.
