Weekend Events Calendar
Your weekend events calendar for December 5th-7th 2025
Elf In Concert
Dec 5 | Music Center at Strathmore, Bethesda, MD
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra will provide the score during a screening of Elf at The Music Center at Strathmore. Dress up in character, take photos at the lobby photo op and purchase food from Strathmore Culinary Arts. Show tickets cost $29 to $107.
Pajamarama
Dec 7th | 6833 4th St. NW, Takoma Park, MD
The early bird gets the worm – and holiday shopping deals – by wearing pajamas and shopping at participating Takoma Park businesses from 8 to 11 a.m. After shopping, breakfast and coffee, check out the holiday market from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Takoma Theater.
ZooLights
Dec 5th | National Zoo, Washington, DC
The National Zoo has reopened just in time for its annual holiday light show, ZooLights. Lantern displays of sea and land animals include giant pandas, birds, ocean creatures, and more. Also, guests can watch nightly live musical performances and sip hot cocoa to keep warm (select nights Fri through January 3, 2026, $9, National Zoo).
A Christmas Carol
Til Dec 31 | Ford Theatre, Washington, DC
Ford’s Theatre’s seasonal classic A Christmas Carol returns to tell the grumpy and merry tale of Ebenezer Scrooge—as performed again this year by talented actor Craig Wallace. The cheery production packed with detailed costumes and energetic dance breaks is sure to usher in the Christmas spirit.
WEEKEND MOVIES
Five Nights at Freddy's 2
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances.
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Speed Train
When a futuristic train journey turns chaotic due to a tech genius's malevolent hacking of brain-implanted passengers, a group of disparate travelers must band together to regain control, confronting not only immediate dangers but also the darker implications of unchecked technology.
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The Doors: When You're Strange
The chemistry of four artists made The Doors one of America’s most influential rock bands. With rare footage shot from their formation in 1965 to Jim Morrison’s death in 1971, When You’re Strange, Tom DiCillo’s GRAMMY® Award-Winning film narrated by Johnny Depp, follows the band through their career, providing insight into the revolutionary impact of their music. On the occasion of the band's 60th anniversary, the film will be presented in cinemas in 4K for the first time ever, and feature a newly recorded performance of "Riders on the Storm" featuring John Densmore, Robby Krieger, and special guests performing the song in exotic locations around the world in partnership with Playing For Change.
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WEEKEND SPORTS
BALTIMORE RAVENS HOME GAMES
The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6) visit the Baltimore Ravens (6-6) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore for a Week 14 showdown starting on Sunday at 1:00 pm ET.
Spread: Ravens (-5.5)
Moneyline: Ravens (-258), Steelers (+210)
Over/Under: 43.5
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WASHINGTON COMMANDERS AWAY GAMES
The Washington Commanders (3-9) visit the Minnesota Vikings (4-8) at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis for a Week 14 showdown, starting on Sunday at 1:00 pm ET.
Spread: Commanders (-1.5)
Moneyline: Commanders (-135), Vikings (+114)
Over/Under: 42
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WASHINGTON CAPITALS GAMES
On the Friday at 10:00 pm ET, meet Anaheim Ducks vs Washington Capitals in USA in a game that we all expect to be very interesting. Both teams try to perform well in NHL. Capitals are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Capitals are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Capitals are 9-3 in their road games against the spread.
Next, the Capitals are set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an intense NHL match starting on Sunday at 7:00 pm ET.
Taking place in the Eastern Conference of the league, both teams are currently tied with a 50% win percentage.
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