Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon

Join Mount Vernon for an evening of family-friendly fun and fireworks choreographed to holiday music. Before the fireworks begin around 8 p.m., take a stroll through the estate while being serenaded by local choirs and visit with re-enactors from the First Virginia Regiment. Martha Washington will also be on site to greet holiday guests.

Watch colonial artisans demonstrate the 18th-century process of creating chocolate and visit with Aladdin the camel on the 12-acre field. Keep toasty by warming up by a bonfire, enjoying some hot chocolate or cider, or visiting the Museum and Education Center (open from 5:30 to 8 p.m.). Complete any last-minute gift needs at the Shops at Mount Vernon, open late during Christmas Illuminations.

Admission: $36 adult/$26 youth with mansion tour; $30 adult/$20 youth without mansion tour