Romantic, Holiday Activities for Couples

Without a doubt, the holidays are one of the most romantic times of the year!  It’s a time for gift giving, sweet memories, and a little snuggling. For all of you Washington, DC area couples, I have listed below ten (10) fun activities that the two of you can add to your holiday season bucket list. This is a great opportunity to add a little active romance for the remaining six weeks of the year.

1. Take a Romantic Stroll Through Washington DC

During your stroll, stop by the White House to see the National Christmas Tree.  The National Christmas Tree will be lit every day from approximately 4:30 p.m. to midnight. This display is free to visit and will be open to the public until January 1.

2. Enjoy a DMV Version of the Nutcracker

Get transported back in time with the Washington Ballet at the historic Warner Theatre in downtown Washington DC. Set to Tchaikovsky’s magical score, this production of the Nutcracker is set in a historic Georgetown mansion where party guests include Frederick Douglass, John Paul Jones, Harriet Tubman, Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.

3. Volunteer at the Bread for the City

Volunteers serve in every Bread for the City department (food, clothing, medical, legal, social services, and advocacy), so they can definitely use some extra hands during the holiday season.

4. Make Boozy Holiday Drinks

Spend an evening at home and enjoy a couple of Hot Buttered Rums, Mulled Wine, Spiked Hot Chocolates, or Hard Hot Apple Cider.

5. Cut Down a Christmas Tree Together

Located in Mt. Airy, Maryland, the Gaver Tree Farm allows you the opportunity to cut down your own tree, enjoy a hot beverage, and even steal a kiss amongst the trees. Their 2025 Christmas Season begins on November 22 and ends on December 23. (They are closed Thanksgiving Day).

6. Catch a Production of “A Christmas Carol” at Ford’s Theater

Head to the Ford’s Theater and watch a showing of ”A Christmas Carol.”  Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey of transformation and redemption. This production is available at Ford’s Theater from November 20 to December 31

7. Get a little exercise on the Ice Rink at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden

Flanked by Smithsonian museums, this intimate outdoor ice rink provides you with a classic Washington DC winter experience.  It’s open from November 23 to March 2.

8. Tour the historical Mount Vernon by Candlelight

Tour George Washington’s estate at night with costumed interpreters and characters. Enjoy a little caroling together around a warm fire and enjoy an opportunity to visit with Aladdin the Christmas camel.

9. Bake some Holiday Cookies Together

Here’s an easy-peasy rolled sugar cookie recipe.

10. Take In the Winter City Lights

Go on a romantic stroll through the magical and immersive Winter City Lights experience. This display includes 1 million twinkling lights and 200,000 square feet of displays spanning 10 beautiful acres in a festive outdoor setting. Winter City Lights is the largest and most sophisticated Christmas lights and canopy show in the country.

Take Time to Enjoy Each Other

And, most of all, enjoy each other!  Click on the graphic below if you prefer to print out this blog post and take it with you.

Love & Soul Always, Kawania

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