Happy holidays, DC! Revel in holiday merriment with friends and family this week at the National Building Museum’s indoor skating rink, catch a free holiday concert at Union Station, or sing along to Handel’s “Messiah” at the Kennedy Center.   Best Things to Do This Week and Weekend Decembe r 22–28 Winter Skate Spectacular. Skate with the family inside the grandiose National Building Museum this winter. The museum’s Great Hall will be transformed into a glowing skating rink where all ages can glide around; there’s themed go-go and Y2K music nights, too (Sat-February 8, $20 for adults, $17 for youth and seniors, Penn Quarter). The Stage at Union Station. Dating back to the ’90s, Norway and the US have commemorated their strong friendship with the lighting of a Norwegian Christmas tree. The lofty tree graces the train station’s Main Hall, with mini flags honoring both Norway and the United States. In addition to the festive sapling, there are massive wreaths around the facade of the station, and free concerts from groups such as District Strings and Randolph Strings (Tues, December 30, free, Union Station). Messiah Sing-Along at the Kennedy Center. The Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, along with guests, continues the tradition of playing Handel’s “Messiah” live. The seasonal show is filling up fast, but there’s standing room spots still available (Tues, free, Kennedy Center). Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park. If you have family and friends in town for the holidays, you can head to Nationals Park’s wintry playground where all ages can play on illuminated LED seesaws and glowing curling lanes, and see a Northern Lights-inspired pop-up. Inside the new frosted ballpark experience, there’s a six-lane snow-tubing hill, train rides, a sculpture garden displaying local artworks, and a hidden speakeasy where adults can warm up with cocktails (through December 30, $29.50, Nationals Park). Related December Culture Guide: 42 Things to Do in the DC Area Want More Things to Do? Arts and culture: Say “cheers” with toasted marshmallow cocktails surrounded by floor-to-ceiling decorations at the Holly Jolly Christmas Bar (through Sun, $20+, Penn Quarter). Shop last-minute finds for loved ones at the Downtown DC Holiday Market before it closes (closes Tues, free, Downtown). There’s still time to see glitzy decor and avant-garde Christmas trees at Hillwood Museum’s Glamorous Greetings  (through January 4, $17 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 18, free for children 5 and younger, Northwest DC). Watch a movie screening of the Brad Pitt film F1 at the library (Fri, free, Southwest DC). Swap vinyl records with fellow music enthusiasts at Metrobar (Sat, free, Brentwood). Cozy up in pajamas for a crafty brunch at Merry Pin (Sun, free entry, Georgia Avenue). Community and heritage: Celebrate Jewish culture at the Bagel Ball (Wed, $26.50, Dupont Circle). Theater and shows: An Irish Carol remixes Dickens’s classic tale at Keegan Theatre (through Sun, $65, Dupont Circle). Tap into the holiday spirit at The Washington Ballet’s beloved tradition, the Nutcracker (through Sun, $63+, Warner Theatre). Music and concerts: Dance to all your favorite Chappell Roan hits at the 9:30 Club (Fri, $32.50, Shaw). Don your western boots for a two-steppin’ line dance class at Pitchers (Sun, $25, Adams Morgan). Tap into your inner chorus star with Gaia Music Collective’s One-Day Choir (Sun, donations welcome, Alexandria). DC-area Black alt-rock group Breezy Supreme plays live at the DC9 Nightclub (Sun, $20+, Shaw). Things to do with kids: Zoolights shows off lantern displays of sea and land animals including giant pandas, birds, ocean creatures, and more (through January 3, $9, National Zoo). Kiddos can experience The Polar Express at the ICE! attraction at National Harbor (through January 4, $41+, National Harbor). Snow puppets and actors come to life on Imagination Stage for a kid-friendly play about a boy and his frosty friends (through January 4, $15+, Bethesda). Craft holiday bookmarks and cards with your family (Sat, free but timed-entry tickets required, Library of Congress). If you enjoyed these events, please don’t forget to share this post with a friend on social media, and sign up for our newsletter for more things to do.The post 21 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend first appeared on Washingtonian. ...read more read less