Through Dec. 31
Winter Festival of Lights
5 pm – 9:30 pm
Watkins Regional Park, 301 Watkins Park Dr., Upper Marlboro,
Bring a little twinkle to your holidays at the Annual Winter Festival of Lights. This spectacular holiday drive-through event features more than one million twinkling lights, wonderful themed displays, and one of the tallest tree displays in the state. Don’t forget to make a difference this season! Please bring canned goods/non-perishable items for donation to local food banks. ($) Call 301-699-2456 or visit pgparks.com.
Through Jan. 1, 2018
Gaylord National’s Christmas on the Potomac
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor
Experience Christmas On the Potomac, a magical wonderland with lavish décor, twinkling holiday lights and indoor snowfall. ICE! returns with a new theme, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, plus enjoy Gingerbread Decorating, Build-A-Bear Workshop®, a new ice skating experience and an all new live entertainment show – JOY A Holiday Spectacular. ($) Call 301-965-4000.
Dec. 9
National Harbor Elf Run
9 am-5 pm
National Harbor, 137 National Plaza, National Harbor
Come And Run With The Elves!!!!!
Join Santa and the Reindeer and run a 5K at National Harbor. We’re checking the list! Registration includes entry into the race, Souvenir Elf Hat, snacks and drinks at the Christmas Village. ($) Visit http://national harbor.com.
Dec. 9
Holly Jolly 5K – Holiday Family Fun Run
11 am-2 pm
Six Flags America, 13710 Central Ave., Bowie
Join us for a 5K run through the park! Start your holidays off right with a beautiful jog around the park with our thousands of twinkling lights, special character meet & greets, and of course holiday beats throughout the course. Extra prizes will be given out for those runners who bring the most holiday spirit with ugly sweaters or Santa suites — you decide how festive! Not only will you get to enjoy the great seasonal atmosphere, but stay after or come back for Six Flags Holiday in the Park – included with registration for the Holly Jolly 5K. ($) Call 301-249-1500 or visit sixflags.com/america.
Dec. 9
Holiday Wine Tasting By Candlelight
5-9 pm
Marietta House Museum, 5626 Bell Station Rd, Glen Dale
Please join us for a Holiday Wine Tasting by Candlelight. Take time out of the busy holiday schedule to sample various flavors of wine along with light refreshments, as you listen to the musical sounds of the season. Please stroll through the beautifully decorated and candlelit historic home. This is an open house, so please come before dinner, after dinner, or just to enjoy the evening. ($) Call 301-464-5291 or visit history.pgparks.com.