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December 2025

McLean Holiday Art & Crafts Festival

Friday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $5, free for children 12 and younger. Good for all three days of the show. Celebrate seasonal cheer at this delightful three-day indoor juried show featuring approximately 80 talented regional artisans. For more than 40 […]
Sunday, Dec 7
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Navigating the Digital World: A Parent Discussion on Teen Phones & Screen Time

Cosponsored with the Safe Community Coalition Discussion Leaders: Dr. Laura Gray, Becky Kohm, M.A.T., Ed.S., and Dr. Heather Tedesco Are you constantly battling your teen over screen time? Feeling overwhelmed by the influence of smartphones and social media? You’re not alone! Connect with other parents to share experiences and challenges. Join us for an open […]
Thursday, Dec 11
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Milk and Cookies with Santa

Saturday, Dec 13, 10 a.m.-Noon Activity Number: 4502.225 Admission: $20/$15 MCC district residents Come to meet with Santa and other holiday characters at The MCC’s Milk and Cookies with Santa event! Enjoy the classic cookie decorating, winter arts and crafts, decadent hot chocolate, and of course a picture with the Jolly Guy himself. Kids will […]
Saturday, Dec 13
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Recent Cutbacks: “KEVIN!!!!!”

All Ages Saturday, Dec. 13, 4 p.m.$25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. The team famous for “Hold on to Your Butts” tackles their most ambitious project to date! There’s nothing like a Recent Cutbacks show-featuring live projections, puppets, onstage foley sound effects and a four-person choir, all told with their signature […]
Saturday, Dec 13
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Performing Arts Movie

Go behind the scenes, see a great performance up close or learn more about the lives of your favorite artists. Programs subject to change. These movies are programmed for adult audiences unless otherwise noted. One screening each month. Holiday Selection “Billy Elliot: The Musical Live” (2014) From London’s West End Thursday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. […]
Thursday, Dec 18
1:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Friday, Dec. 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. McLean Community Center is helping the American Red Cross in partnership with NoVa Prism Center with Diverse Blood Donations! It is urgent for donors of all ethnicities to support patients in need. Join us and support the community with your lifesaving blood donation. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or […]
Friday, Dec 19
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

“Sounds of the Season: A Lil’ Maceo Holiday”

All Ages Saturday, Dec. 20, 7 p.m. $40 Standard/$30 Seniors/$25 MCC district residents. Tickets on sale 9/2/25. You’re not going to want to miss this stellar performance that sells out every year! Saxophonist Lil’ Maceo, gospel violinist Eric Taylor and a host of their fabulous friends share a joyful evening of holiday cheer in their […]
Saturday, Dec 20
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Ice @ Gaylord National Winter Event

Monday, Dec. 22, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Activity No: 8301.225 $100/$90 MCC district residents Join us for some holiday fun as we do some gingerbread decorating, ice skating, tubing, riding on ice bumper cars and more. A signed waiver is required for participation. Admission to all activities and a BBQ lunch is included in the fee. […]
Monday, Dec 22
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Old Firehouse
1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101

The Barter Players: “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”

Family Friendly Monday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. (11 a.m. will be ASL interpreted) $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents It’s Christmas time at the zoo, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the birth of Bella, the zoo’s first baby hippo! Seven-year-old Lois Jean, the zookeeper’s daughter, is especially excited-she’s counting on Bella’s arrival […]
Monday, Dec 22
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

The Barter Players: “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas”

Family Friendly Monday, Dec. 22, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. (11 a.m. is ASL interpreted) $25 Standard/$20 Seniors/$15 MCC district residents It’s Christmas time at the zoo, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the birth of Bella, the zoo’s first baby hippo! Seven-year-old Lois Jean, the zookeeper’s daughter, is especially excited-she’s counting on Bella’s arrival to […]
Monday, Dec 22
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Alden Theatre
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA 22101

Tubing

Tuesday, Dec. 23, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Activity No: 8302.225 $100/$90 MCC district residents Grab your friends and enjoy a day sliding down multiple hills as the Old Firehouse goes tubing. A signed waiver is required for participation. Admission to tubing, lunch and chartered transportation is included in the fee. Bring additional money for snacks and […]
Tuesday, Dec 23
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Old Firehouse
1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA 22101
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