# Seasons of Light — Smithsonian Discovery Theater

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

- When: Dec 1 – Dec 18 · 10:00 AM
- Where: Discovery Theater, S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW, Washington, DC 20560
- Ages: Recommended for Ages: 5 to 10 / K to Grade 5
- Price: Individual tickets $8 children, $9 adults; groups $7 per person
- Organizer: Smithsonian Associates — Discovery Theater
- Official page: https://discoverytheater.org/shows/
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

Discovery Theater's signature holiday show, an interactive celebration of winter festivals from around the world: Diwali, Chanukah, Las Posadas, Ramadan, Sankta Lucia Day, Kwanzaa, Christmas and the First Nations' Winter Solstice tradition. Performers bring each tradition's history and customs to life with call-and-response, music and storytelling, making it a good introduction for children aged 5 to 10 to how neighbours of different backgrounds celebrate the season. Shows run on select weekday mornings at 10 and 11:15 am in the Ripley Center on the National Mall; many seats go to school groups and the show sells out early, so families should book individual tickets well ahead.

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