Welcome to MCM’s Weekend Roundup of entertainment in Montgomery County. Here are nine things to do this weekend, December 15-17.
Friday, December 15
Wisconsin Place Holiday Puppet Show: Children up to five will enjoy this holiday-themed puppet show featuring Rafus the Red Nosed Rain Dog. Head over to the Wisconsin Place Recreation Center for the free show that starts at 10 a.m. The center is located at 5311 Friendship Boulevard in Chevy Chase. Reservations are available through the ActiveMontgomery website.
Washington Chorus Presents A Candlelight Christmas: The Washington Chorus returns to The Music Center at Strathmore for the “A Candlelight Christmas!” performance Friday, Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $44. The Music Center at Strathmore is located at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Note: The Washington Chorus will also perform “A Candlelight Christmas” at The Kennedy Center on Dec. 16 at 3 p.m., Dec. 20 and 21 at 7 p.m., and Dec. 22 at 8 p.m.
Holiday Fun at the Museum: Throughout December, the Gaithersburg Community Museum will have fun activities for visitors of all ages, including games, puzzles, arts and crafts, and picture books. The Museum, located in the former B&O Rail Freight House, is open Wednesday – Sunday from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The address is 9 South Summit Avenue in Gaithersburg. For more information, click here.
Saturday, December 16
Ross Boddy Cocoa and Crafts: Enjoy a hot cocoa bar and crafting at the Ross Boddy Recreation Center in Sandy Spring, Saturday, Dec. 16 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Different crafts will be available for different ages. Free but pre-registration is required. The Ross Boddy Community Center is located at 18529 Brooke Road in Sandy Spring. For more information and to pre-register, click here.
Deck the Halls with Spaghetti and Meatballs: Enjoy a jazz concert, free family dinner, ice skating, s’mores, arts and crafts and a hot cocoa bar Saturday, Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. at the Good Hope Recreation Center in Silver Spring. The concert begins at 5 p.m. with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Jazz vocalist Dominique Bianco starts the evening with jazz standards and original songs. Dinner and activities follow at 6 p.m. Free but registration is required. For more information and to register, click here.
The Winter Jubilee: Children and families can enjoy games, arts and crafts, face painting, balloons, and fun costumed characters Saturday, Dec. 15 from 1-4 p.m. at the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre. Tickets are $8, adults 18+ are free. The Fitzgerald Theatre is located at 603 Edmonston Drive in Rockville. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Sunday, December 17
Celebration Market: The Wheaton Arts Parade hosts this market on Saturdays and Sundays during December from noon-5 p.m. The market features the work of local artists and makers and includes music, treats, and a holiday craft for kids. The market is located in Westfield Wheaton Mall on the lower level next to entrance 11. For more information, click here.
Parol Lantern Workshop: Create a festive parol which is a traditional ornamental Filipino lantern at this holiday workshop. Learn about the cultural significance of the parol. The workshop takes place at VisArts on Sunday, Dec. 17. Cost is $20. VisArts is located at 155 Gibbs Street in Rockville. For monre information and to purchase a ticket, click here.
Storytime for Kids: The People’s Book is doing their weekly storytime where authors read aloud from their work. This week childrens’ book author and illustrator reads from her books on animals from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. People’s Book is located at 7014-A Westmoreland Avenue in Takoma Park. Free. For more information, click here.
