Update 12/17 ***DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, CALL SITE TO CONFIRM THAT XYZ IS STILL ON. Holiday fun along Route 1 continues to rock-n-roll with Holiday Trains & Planes in College Park, Paper Ornaments in Brentwood, A Christmas Carol in Mt. Rainier, Holiday Market in Riverdale Park as well as a cool chance to indulge in a Public Art Initiative Walking Tour of 6 sculptures on display in Riverdale Park. Read all about these things and more right here!
SATURDAY
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER Arts Drop-In – Holiday Fun! Arts Drop-In with Arts Specialist Aaron Springer is a fun time for kids and parents to get creative with a variety of craft materials and an imaginative facilitator. Ages 2-10.When: 10am-12pmWhere: College Park Community Center, 5051 Pierce Ave, College Park Cost: Free!
Children’s Holiday Party with Santa at Town Hall – Riverdale Park
When: 11am-12:30pm
Where: Town Hall, 5008 Queensbury Road, Riverdale Park
Cost: Free!
Holiday Campfire, S’mores, Cider, and Ornament Making
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This family-friendly workshop provides the opportunity to create paper ornaments for the Holiday season. Materials provided. If you have special paper you would like to use, feel free to bring it the day of the event. No registration required. We look forward to sharing the Holidays with you.
When: 2 pm
Where: Brentwood Arts Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood
Cost: Free!
Get ready for the holiday festivities as miniature trains, villages, tunnels, and depots spark the imagination and bring history to life. The National Capital Trackers will bring a fascinating, locomotive display of model railroads to the Museum. ***Heads-Up: Groupon is running a promo, 50% off admission here!!!
The Snow Queen
The Greenbelt Dance Studio presents an original production of Hans Christian Anderson’s The Snow Queen. The inspiration of the movie Frozen, The Snow Queen tells the story of a brave young girl who rescues her best friend from the clutches of the cold-hearted Snow Queen. Features performers ages 5+ performing dance styles including ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary and more.
When: 3-4 pm
Where: Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!
SUNDAY
Meet Santa at the Firehouse
When: 12:30-3:30pm
Where: Hyattsville Firehouse, 6200 Belcrest Rd, Hyattsville
Cost: Free! RSVP here.
Ice Skating! 
Huge indoor ice skating rink with a warming hut and a snack bar – what else do you need?!
When: 2-4 pm (public session)
Where: Herbert Wells Ice Rink, 5211 Campus Drive, College Park
Cost: Resident $5/adult (18 & up), $4/Child (17 & under)/ Skate rental: $2
Greenbelt Concert Band Holiday Lights Concert
Hear all your holiday favorites, played live by members of your community band.
When: 4-5pm
Where: Greenbelt Youth Center, 99 Centerway, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!
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This spectacular holiday drive-through event features over one million twinkling lights, wonderful themed displays, & one of the tallest tree displays in the state! Don’t forget to bring canned goods/non-perishable items for donation to local food banks.
Nutcracker Winter Gala 2016
The ballet tells the story of the young Masha’s love for her first Nutcracker doll, which was given to her as a gift at her family’s annual Christmas party.
When: 5 pm
Where: UMD’s The Clarice, Kay Theatre
Cost: $20/adults; Ages 4-12/$10; Ages 3 and under are free!
SATURDAY
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Based on the Charles Dickens classic tale, this unique and moving musical theatre adaptation is like nothing you’ve seen in the hundreds of film, television or stage adaptations available. Starring 2015 DC Metro Theater Arts ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ Tim Jansen as Ebenezer Scrooge this is one production you will not want to miss!
When: Friday, 7 pm (runs through Sunday/check link)
Where: Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Road, Mt. Rainier
Cost: $20/adult; $10/16 and under
Festival of Lights & Holiday Market – Riverdale Park
Music, unique local craft shopping with dozens of vendors, delicious prepared food from local vendors, Santa visits (approx 2-6pm), caroling trolleys through the neighborhood, and superior live local music.
When: 12pm – 8pm
Where: Riverdale Park Farmers Market, 4650 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale Park
Pop-Up Market Bazaar at Love Yoga
Come out and support small vendors selling their unique wares. Get one-of-a-kind gifts for others or yourself. Vendors include: FAMEousJ (Crotchet items for you and four-legged friends; Kombucha; Cocoa Butter Mothers; Rossleaf Accessories (Handmade items from Kenya); and Stella and Dot Accessories. We’re also holding a Raffle for Yoga Swag! Come out and support local, small businesses.
When: 12-4pm
Where: Love Yoga, 5111 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville
Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative Walking Tour
Did you know that there are 6 sculptures on display throughout Riverdale Park as part of an initiative between the Town and the Hyattsville CDC designed to turn ordinary street-corners, offices and parks into unexpected showcases that delight and enlighten residents and visitors alike? Well, now’s your chance to explore and support our local arts community & enjoy this walking tour of these sculptures!
When: 2pm
Where: Meet at Robert Harper Books, 6204 Rhode Island Ave, Riverdale Park
Cost: Free!
Dynamic Gospel Explosion! 
This evening of praise and worship will showcase some of the best artists and liturgical dance ministries in the DC-Metro area.
When: Saturday, doors at 6pm
Where: Suitland High School, 5200 Silver Hill Road, District Heights
Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at door day of event.
SUNDAY
Greenbelt Concert Band Holiday Lights Concert
Hear all your holiday favorites, played live by members of your community band
When: 4-5 pm
Where: Greenbelt Youth Center, 99 Centerway, Greenbelt
Cost: Free!
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