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Holidays in Washington D.C.

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Dina Weinstein

Hot Happenings in the City this Holiday Season

As we inch closer to the Holiday season, DC quickly becomes a Winter Oasis with a great lineup of festivities for all. If you’re traveling to Washington this year, make sure you stop by these delightful festivities.

CityCenterDC Lights up the City with Tenth Annual Tree Lighting Celebration!

On Saturday November 25th, CityCenterDC will host its highly anticipated annual tree lighting ceremony, coinciding with the 10 year anniversary celebration.

The chic shopping center will transform into a winter wonderland where visitors can experience free treats, face paintings, balloon art and fun for all.

The larger-than-life tree lighting will feature live performances, a curated holiday art tree installation, sweet surprises, and a limited edition charitable commemorative ornament. Visit www.citycenterdc.com/ for more details.

Reston Town Center’s Ice Skating Pavilion Returns!

The Reston Town Center Ice Rink is also officially open for visitors to enjoy! Guests can create memories with friends and family while gliding over thin ice this season.

Visit https://www.restontowncenter.com/skating/ for hours of operation, pricing, and reservations. Images HERE.

Reston Town Center’s Annual Holiday Parade Has Arrived!

Consistently named one of the Top 10 holiday parades in the nation by USA Today, the Reston Holiday Parade will march down Market Street in Reston Town Center on Friday, Nov. 24th at 11 a.m.

Featuring balloons, marching bands, antique cars and more! This year’s parade is made possible by presenting sponsors: Reston Town Center, Reston Community Center, and Reston Town Center Association.

Reston Town Center // 11900 Market St, Reston, VA 20190

Artechouse Brings Back Immersive Holiday Experience

Spectacular Factory, the immersive holiday experience at Artechouse is returning on December 15th and will run throughout the season, closing on January 3rd.

Get ready to embark on a dazzling journey where the imaginary world of a gift factory comes to life. Visitors can traverse immersive digital multiverses filled with dreamlike yet familiar holiday themes, from floating giant swinging bells to thousands of nutcrackers, thrilling train rides through wreaths, spinning candy cane carousels and more.

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About Dina Weinstein

Dina Weinstein is a Richmond, Virginia based award-winning journalist who reports for numerous local and national outlets. Weinstein moved north from Miami, Florida where she worked mentoring young journalists as an advisor at the Miami Dade College student newspaper The Reporter. She is a Boston native and a proud graduate of Boston University School for the Arts and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

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