Tag Archives: November 2023

December 2, 2024 · 9:23 am

Ticket Giveaway: ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Adventure Theatre!

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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December 6, 2023 · 9:00 am

Five Things: December 6, 2023

1. The National Museum of Women in the Arts recently reopened after a two-year renovation. The redesigned spaces are lovely, more open and light-filled, perfect for showcasing the permanent collection and a fantastic exhibition currently on view. The Sky’s the Limit features large-scale installations that are delightful, thought-provoking, beautiful, and some on display for the first time ever. A great time to visit the museum is on one of their Free Community Days on the first Sunday and second Wednesday of the month, when there is no admission, though you do still need timed tickets. They tend to get snatched up, so find a date that works and reserve yours! Otherwise, admission is $16/adult, $13/DC residents, free for ages 21 and under. Hours are 10am – 5pm, Tuesday – Sunday. I’d recommend the museum for older kids, tweens and up.

2. Chanukah begins tomorrow evening, and if you’re looking for ways to celebrate throughout the eight days and nights, the KFDC Holiday Guide has a whole section of things to do, from the National Menorah Lighting to smaller menorah lightings to ice skating parties to theatre productions…and more!

3. I just wrote about my first taste of Love, Makoto, the Japanese food hall that opened last spring. Have you been?

4. Latest and greatest TV binge: Squid Game: The Challenge, thanks to Darcy’s recommendation (see below). Anyone else watching it? Can’t wait for the finale tonight!

5. 10 Happy Things for December 🤗

PS: In case you missed it yesterday: 5 Ideas for a Family Evening Out in DC During the Holiday Season.

Five Things: November 28, 2023

1. It’s Giving Tuesday! If you want some ideas for where to donate, the GIVE page here on the blog has a long list of charities and causes, all of them shared by KFDC readers. If you have one you’d like to highlight, leave a comment on that page or on these Five Things, and I’ll add it.

2. If you’d like to give your time to organizations that help those in need, the post about Volunteer Opportunities Around the DC Area Where Kids Can Help Out , Too is a good one to check out.

3. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting takes place TONIGHT at 5pm! If you didn’t score tickets in the lottery to the National Christmas Tree Lighting, this is a great alternative to viewing a tree illumination at an iconic DC spot. While you can’t get up close, you can easily watch from across the street by the Reflecting Pool. The moment the lights come on is always so delightful — see last year’s here. And great idea: Go to Season’s Greenings at the US Botanic Garden beforehand! See where more tree lightings are happening around the area. And plan for menorah lightings (and more Chanukah events) starting next week.

4. 100 notable books of 2023. (Just added this to my list. Getting this one for my mom.)

5. Cold weather clothing options for tweens 🤣