Spending Thanksgiving in Washington? Here are some events going on in the city that you don't want to miss...
MOUNT VERNON BY CANDLELIGHT
Tour the candle-lit home of George Washington and learn about his holiday traditions. Interact with 18th century costume actors, including Mrs. Washington who will hand out her holiday cooking recipes. Sample fresh homemade chocolate prepared over the open fire during the Christmas caroling and the hot apple cider with fresh baked cookies given when you leave. Tours are Friday to Sunday from 5:00-8:30, tickets are $20.
NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART EXHIBITION
Sixty rare color prints and hand-colored variations by the renowned Edvard Munch are on special display at the National Gallery of Art in an exhibit titled "Master Prints." Admission is free.
JOFFREY BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER
A Kennedy Center tradition, this annual performance conceived and directed by Robert Joffrey is set to Tchaikozsky's famous score. Tickets are $29-$150.
Sculpture artists from Harbin, China (known as "ice city") have been working around the clock for the past month to create this winter wonderland, using 2 million pounds of ice! You can unleash you inner child with a 20-foot ice slide, a full ice rink, and a craft corner to make your own gingerbread house. You don't want to miss the magnificent, full-color and life-size 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' sculptures and scenes. Don't worry about getting too cold, oversized winter jackets are given when you walk in. Tickets are $24 on weekdays and $29 on weekends (TIP: There is a shuttle offered from the King Street Metro Station)
BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING
Pentagon City will open at 5 a.m. on Friday November 6th for Black Friday shopping sales. Arrive early! Because people start lining up before the stores open.
GEORGETOWN CUPCAKES
Try a Thanksgiving flavor from Georgetown Cupcakes! The bakery is closed on Thursday, but other than that it will be open for you to try pumpkin spice, caramel apple, and turkey fondant cupcakes. It is the perfect snack while doing your Black Friday shopping in Georgetown! (TIP: skip the line and pre-order online)
VOLUNTEER
Thanksgiving is a great time to volunteer and reach out to help the homeless and the hungry. The DC area has lots of charitable organization that need volunteers to assist in preparing, serving and clean up holiday meals. If you'd like to help out, contact Capital Area Food Bank, Food and Friends, SOME (So Others Might Eat), or Miriam's Kitchen.
Wherever you may be, WRGW News wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving...
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