Prep for the holiday season ahead with musicals, food festivals, and craft shows!
The holidays are around the corner, which means festive gatherings are well underway. From sprawling craft fairs to the hottest musicals in town, here's your weekend roundup for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Events on Friday, November 5
Irving Berlin's White Christmas—The Musical | Toby's Dinner Theatre | Columbia, MD | Friday-Sunday
Holiday favorite White Christmas is coming to Toby's Dinner Theatre! Based on the 1954 film, it centers on a performing duo who concoct a hit show at a struggling Vermont lodge. Filled with fun, romance, and memorable songs penned by Irving Berlin, you'll be in the holiday spirit in no time. Don't miss the opening weekend of this yuletide classic! The show runs from November 5 to January 9, 2022. Buy your tickets here.
Christmas in the Woods Craft Show | Bel Air Town Center | 556 Baltimore Pike—Route 1 & Route 24 | Bel Air, MD | Friday-Sunday
This craft show in Bel Air boasts a magical start to the holiday season. Every day through December 5, visitors can step into a winter wonderland of home decor, vintage finds, kids' toys, and other treasures perfect as stocking stuffers or leaving underneath the tree. Plus, admission is free! Ready to get shopping? You can find out more here.
Fall Gallery Walk | Historic Downtown Manassas | Manassas, VA | Friday
FREE event! Experience fall bliss in one of Virginia's coziest historic neighborhoods. Visitors can stroll through Historic Downtown Manassas to browse local art while enjoying drinks from nearby businesses. Viewing an outdoor art gallery plus sipping your favorite beverage—is there anything better? The event goes from 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. Get the details here.
The Turn of the Screw: A Ghost Story | NextStop Theatre Company | Herndon, VA | Friday-Sunday
Halloween may be over, but a good haunting is never out of season! NextStop Theatre presents The Turn of the Screw, a Victorian gothic about a governess tormented by the sight of spirits while managing the two orphaned children in her care. Based on the story by Henry James, audiences are in for a spine-tingling tale! This is the play's last weekend at the theater, so don't miss it! Tickets are $25 per person. Reserve them here.
Events on Saturday, November 6
Catwalk | Washington Metropolitan Area | Washington, DC | Saturday
Wanna help raise awareness for big cat species? Embrace your inner lion or cheetah with a 7K walk! A virtual event by Catmosphere, walkers can participate anywhere they like and dedicate it to the feline of their choice. There are 7 cats to choose from, and the one with the most participants will be the winner. Cat-lovers can also tag the walk on social media to spread the word. Interested? Read about it here.
DC Beer Fest | Nationals Park | Washington, DC | Saturday
One day only! Sample over 80 breweries at Washington Nationals' home base, along with a dozen food trucks and entertainment like live music, games, dueling pianos, and more. From seasonal beers to cider and hard seltzer, drink enthusiasts will get to experience a sensory smorgasbord! The festival is hosted in two time-slots and General Admission is $50. Check it out here.
Waitress—The Musical | The Hippodrome Theatre at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center | Baltimore, MD | Saturday-Sunday
Waitress is serving up humor, romance, and a whole lot of pies in this limited-run showing at The Hippodrome Theatre. Telling the story of a down-on-her-luck waitress seeking the recipe to happiness, it features a host of talent, including Jisel Soleil Ayon as main character Jenna and a dazzling score by Sara Bareilles. Catch this Tony-nominated musical while it's hot! Buy your tickets here.
2021 Ethnic Food Festival | St. Mark Orthodox Church | 7124 River Rd | Bethesda, MD | Saturday-Sunday
Feast your eyes (and stomach) on St. Mark Orthodox Church's Ethnic Food Festival! A culinary showcase offering Eastern European cuisine, dine on delicacies, including Chicken Kiev, Spanakopita, and blini while shopping for baked goods and gifts. Come for the food, stay for the fun as the church is hosting a Lucky Draw! Admission and parking are both free. Find the full menu here.
The DC Big Flea Antiques Market | Dulles Expo Center | Chantilly, VA | Saturday-Sunday
Wander Dulles Expo Center for the Mid-Atlantic's biggest antique show! Thrifters can score unique finds like ceramics, furniture, jewelry, apparel, toys, and much more this Saturday and Sunday. If you're looking to grab holiday gifts or gather with fellow treasure hunters in the DMV, this is the perfect chance! Adult tickets are just $10 and good for both days—now that's a bargain! Buy them here.
Events on Sunday, November 7
Yappy Hour | Wunder Garten | 1101 First St NE | Washington, DC | Sunday
Throw the dog a bone with Wunder Garten's Yappy Hour! Every Sunday, dog-lovers can bring their furry friend between noon and 3 p.m. for discounted delights at the beer garden. There'll be treat flights and "pupiccinos" for the dogs, while owners can partake in $5 beers on the patio. Admission is free. Register here.
Tell us your weekend plans. Will you be checking out any of these events in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia this weekend, November 5–7? Are there any we missed? Leave a comment!
