December

Local Residents Ride Free

Spend the holiday season with friends and family enjoying all that Washington DC has to offer! District of Columbia residents, as well as residents within a 50 mile radius can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

2021 Events Coming Soon

Georgetown Glow

Nightly. The annual display of 11 site-specific light installations includes artists from around the globe and close to home — including one with a trio of live dancers from Dance Place. Walking tours and photo safaris help connect the art to the historic neighborhood.

The District’s Holiday Boat Parade

Join us as we celebrate the holidays and watch beautifully decorated boats pass by The Wharf.

BrewLights

Get your hand warmers ready. Friends of the National Zoo’s hoppiest holiday event, BrewLights, is back for another year of craft beer and microbrew tastings during ZooLights, powered by Pepco! Enjoy beer tastings from dozens of breweries and sample complimentary snacks, all under the beautiful lights of Washington, D.C.’s favorite holiday tradition. It’s not just beer and lights, though. By purchasing BrewLights tickets, guests show their support for the critical work of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute.