# Kennedy Center Holiday Family Concerts & Messiah Sing-Along > Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Nov 20 – Dec 23 · 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM - Where: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566 - Ages: All ages (Millennium Stage and Family Sing-Alongs welcome toddlers and young children; stroller coat-check available) - Price: Free admission for the Annual Messiah Sing-Along on Dec 23 and daily Millennium Stage holiday performances (first-come, first-served); NSO ticketed performances from $29–$89. - Organizer: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts & National Symphony Orchestra - Official page: https://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/washington-dc/activities/kennedy-center-holiday-family-concerts-and-messiah-sing-along--listing-75b86ee93bdbf76a24702648 ## About The nation's performing arts center on the banks of the Potomac anchors Washington's cultural holiday season with a beloved roster of family-friendly musical presentations. Anchoring the calendar is the free Annual Messiah Sing-Along on December 23, where families, children, and amateur singers join the Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, a massive chorus, and renowned guest soloists to belt out Handel's 'Hallelujah' chorus in glorious unison. Throughout December, the Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer sparkles with monumental holiday trees and festive decor, hosting daily free 6:00 PM Millennium Stage holiday concerts featuring brass choirs, youth choruses, and the hilarious Merry TubaChristmas ensemble. 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