# Olde Tyme Holiday Gathering and Tree Lighting — La Plata

> Event for families in the Washington–Arlington–Alexandria area (DC / VA / MD / WV). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Where: La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne Street, La Plata, MD 20646
- Ages: A Holiday Tradition for the Whole Family
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Town of La Plata
- Official page: https://www.townoflaplata.org/288/Olde-Tyme-Holiday-Gathering
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The Town of La Plata's holiday gathering for the whole family in the heart of town. The town Christmas tree stands in the circle at Town Hall on Queen Anne Street and is officially lit during the afternoon event, which kicks off the town's holiday season along with the Light Up La Plata holiday lights contest (Dec 6–14). Further programme details were not yet posted; the town shares updates on its Facebook and Instagram pages.

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