Jewish American Heritage Month

Posted By admin on December 24, 2021

Photograph by Jade Womack.

Here are some last-minute, low-commitment ideas for this holiday weekend.

For this weeks Whats on our radar? we are highlighting things to do in January.

If you are looking for a round-up of the 80+ events this entire week, check out Mondays newsletter. For a round-up of seasonal events, we are also regularly updating the holiday guide.

For your convenience, this newsletter includes emojis to help you during these unprecedented times:

1. Some Outdoor Seasonal Fun! This upcoming weekend, the weather will be somewhat mild, and perfect to watch an outdoor showing of Polar Express (Sun, , , National Harbor). Or watch a show of waterskiing Santa and his merry crew (Fri, , , Alexandria). [UPDATE: The waterskiing Santa event has been canceled upon the recommendation of the Alexandria Health Department.] If you want more holiday lights, consider going to Roers Zoofari (until Jan 2, $32 adults, , Vienna), Enchant Christmas (until Jan 2, $39 adult entry, , Nationals Park), or Presidents Park and see the National Christmas Tree (until Jan 1, entry, , White House).

2. Escape Into Nature. There are a plethora of trails in the DC area! Some of my favorites include the Kingman + Heritage Islands, Theodore Roosevelt Island, and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail (anytime, free entry, , DC).

3. Say Goodbye to the Ghost of Christmas Past. You can see the last performances of A Christmas Carol at Fords Theatre (until the 27th, $36+, , Penn Quarter) or The Nutcracker with the Washington Ballet at The Warner Theatre (until the 26th, $65+, , Downtown). For those looking for more family-friendly options, join the Choral Arts Chorus for A Family Christmas (Fri, $20, , Kennedy Center).

4. Why Did the First Synagogue Built in DC Have Wheels? Off the Mall tours will be answering this and more on their Jewish History of Washingtontour. Theres also an optional Chinese food finish at Chinatown Express (Sat, $25, , starts at Judiciary Square).

Thanks for reading!

Your Neighbor,

Jade (@clockoutdc)

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Jade Womack is an energy economist by day, and an events blogger by night. She started her blog, Clockout DC, when she was moonlighting as a bartender in 2019. She grew up in Arlington, and currently lives in Adams Morgan with her dog.

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Outdoor Holiday Fun, Jewish History, and Escaping to the Trails: Last-Minute DC-Area Weekend Ideas 12/23-12/26 - Washingtonian

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