# Secret Elf Workshop

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

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM – 4:45 PM
- Where: The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 S Carroll St, Frederick, MD 21701
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: $10.00 – $12.00
- Organizer: The Delaplaine Arts Center
- Official page: https://delaplaine.org/events/category/programs/family-kids-teens/secret-elf-workshop/
- Last checked: Mon, Nov 9

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## About

Young elves gather in the Delaplaine's third-floor studio, decorated as the North Pole, to make holiday crafts they can give as gifts. There are two workshop sessions in the afternoon.

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