As you’re making plans for the holiday season, something to include on your family’s agenda: A performance of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Adventure Theatre. Opening this Friday, December 6, and running through January 5, the show is sure to delight audiences of all ages. Even more, you have a chance to win a Family 4-Pack of tickets to see it!
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” But wait! A mouse is stirring – because Santa missed his house last year. Before you can say ‘Merry Christmas!’, we’re off on the wild adventures of a mouse, an elf and a spunky little girl who just won’t take ‘no’ for an answer. Don’t miss this joyful tribute to the holiday season from three-time Tony nominee and Olivier Award winning playwright Ken Ludwig!
Our family saw the show at Adventure Theatre years ago, and we all absolutely adored it. Based loosely on the classic holiday poem, the production is full of fun and whimsy that will leave everyone feeling jolly.
Tickets for ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas are $25 and can be purchased here. You can also try to win a Family 4-Pack through the giveaway below!
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas
Where: Adventure Theatre | Glen Echo, MD
When: December 6 – January 5
Tickets: $25
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Giveaway: For a chance to win the Family 4-Pack of tickets to see ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Adventure Theatre, simply leave a comment telling me one of your family’s favorite holiday activities. Get an extra chance to win by entering on the KFDC Facebook Page, too. This giveaway will run through Sunday, December 8, 2024, then a winner will be drawn at random and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!
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This post is sponsored by Adventure Theatre, however, I only promote programs, places, and events that I genuinely believe in and think will appeal to KFDC readers.
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Love seeing the trains at the Botanical Garden!
Holiday train displays at US Botanical Garden and Brookside Gardens
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ice skating!
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Christmas light shows!
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Decorating the tree and drinking hot chocolate!
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