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Frosted at Franklin Park
Thousands of lights, an icicle walkway, giant snowflakes and a glowing star turn Downtown DC’s largest park into a winter walk.
WHO Everyone
WhenNov 13, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027 · After dark (organizer lists 4:30 PM start)
WhereFranklin Park, 1332 I Street NW, Washington
CostFree
CityCenterDC Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
The 13th annual lighting of CityCenterDC’s 78-foot tree, with music, balloon artists, face painters and a countdown hosted by NBC4’s Eun Yang.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14, 2026 · 5–7 PM (tree lighting 6 PM; rain date Nov 15)
WhereThe Park at CityCenter, 1098 New York Avenue NW, Washington
CostFree
Photo: CityCenterDC via citycenterdc.com
ZooLights
National Zoo event page bills ZooLights from November 20, 2026 through January 3, 2027. The page calls it a family-friendly holiday of animal lanterns, live music, and LED lights.
WHO Family
WhenNovember 20–30, 2026 · Contact organizer for hours
WhereSmithsonian's National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
CostSee organizer website for details.