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From holiday lights to new ice rinks sprouting up, here’s what to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
Concert – Digable Planets: Tues., Lincoln Theatre
Washington Harbour Ice Rink opens: Thurs., 3000-3050 K St NW, $9-$11 admission, $7 skate rental
ZooLights: Nov. 21 to Jan. 3, National Zoo, $9
Umbrella Art Fair: Fri. to Sun., The Square at International Square (1850 K St NW), free
Concert – Sir Chloe: Fri., Lincoln Theatre
Punk Rock Flea: Sat., noon to 5 p.m., St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church, free entry
DowntownDC Holiday Market: Nov. 21 to Dec. 23, F Street NW, free entry
What to do in Maryland
Luminocity’s Wonder Journey holiday lights festival: Through Jan. 1, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, $33.47 (child)/$40.23 (adult)
Holiday Share Fair: Sat., Black Hill Discovery Center in Boyds, free
Thanksgiving coaster craft: Sat., Brentwood Arts Exchange, free
Festival of Lights – Bikes and Lights: Sun., Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, $5
What to do in Virginia
Pet Nights With Santa: Mondays from Nov. 17 to Dec. 8., Tysons Corner Center lower level, free
Buffalo Plaid Christmas Wreath Workshop: Thurs., 6 p.m., Ono Brewing Company in Chantilly, $67 per person
Herndon Turkey Trot 5k: Sat., 4 p.m., Herndon Community Center, $25-$45
Alexandria Holiday Tree Lighting with Santa: Sat., 6-8 p.m., near Alexandria City Hall (301 King St.), free
Alexandria Cider Festival: Sat., Lloyd House (220 N. Washington St.), $55 or $25 for designated drivers
Winter Lantern Festival: Opens Thurs., Tysons, $18.99-$25.99
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