Norwegian Christmas Tree Lighting
2025-12-02 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC, 1613, United States
Washington Performing Arts & Royal Norwegian Embassy
Norwegian Christmas Tree Lighting
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Union Station Main Hall
TICKETS: FREE
The annual Norwegian Christmas Tree Lighting, presented by Washington Performing Arts in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy, kicks off the holiday season with festive music and an appearance by Santa and Mrs. Claus; and the lighting of the magnificent Norwegian Christmas Tree. The country of Norway presents the Christmas tree to the people of Washington, D.C., in recognition of the strong friendship between Norway and the United States, and in gratitude for America’s assistance during and after World War II. Artists TBA

12th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase
2025-12-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20004
12th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase

Presented by World Trade Center Washington, DC, this free, global marketplace event aims to connect over 65 countries in the DMV area.

Date and time

Tuesday, December 9 · 11am – 4pm EST

Location

Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Atrium 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004

Crêpe Day at Hillwood
2026-02-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Hillwood Museum & Gardens, 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20008
La Chandeleur, also known as Crêpe Day, marks the halfway point between winter and spring.
In France, families celebrate by eating crêpes, which are round and golden like the springtime sun. We are excited to offer two days of fun to celebrate the holiday.
We invite families to celebrate this holiday in festive French fashion amidst Hillwood’s magnificent setting and exquisite French treasures.

Snack on a tasty treat of sweet crêpes (2 per person)
Hear tales inspired by classic French La Fontaine fables as told by storyteller Natasha Mirny
Decorate a plastic plate with fanciful designs and flourishes inspired by Hillwood’s French Sèvres porcelain

EVENT TIMELINE
10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Explore Hillwood

Crêpes (2 per person) | C.W. Post Center | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Storytelling (15-minute performance) | Visitor Center Theater | 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Art Project & Hands-on Activities | Visitor Center Conservatory | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Explore the mansion, gardens, and greenhouse | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Merriweather Café is open for counter service | 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Visit the Museum Shop to find the perfect souvenir | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Limited space available; advanced registration is highly recommended.
