Top 5 Fun January Events in Washington, DC

If you find yourself in Washington DC this January and are looking for something to do, there are several events that you might want to check out. As the nation’s capital, DC offers many historic sites and monuments, but if you live here or have been here before, you’ve probably seen them all. That’s when you might start looking for something different to do. You’ll find that the city is host to a range of cultural events as well as fun happenings throughout the year, even in the cold of January.

DC One-sie Crawl

Don your favorite cozy onesie and head out with some friends for a day of fun because the DC One-sie Crawl is happening on Saturday, Jan. 8th from 2 p.m to 10 p.m. Event check-in and the first stop of the day is at the Saint Yves bar from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. It costs $15 for an early ticket or $40 if you buy on the day. This ticket includes cover-free entry to bars, a souvenir mug, and exclusive drinks, along with special food options for onesie crawlers, free event photos, and a raffle entry for prizes.

Super MAGFest

MAGFest is a music and games festival held at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, just 20 minutes south of downtown DC, and runs from Jan. 6 to 9, 2022. A single attendee badge for the four-day event starts at $110 until Jan. 1 when it increases to $125. MAGFest is a non-profit event dedicated to promoting music, games, and art in an inclusive environment.

This fest’s featured guests include English games voice actor A. J. Beckles; DJ and performer Discoholic; and voice actor, producer, and director George Ledoux, whose work included GhostRunner and Neverwinter Nights. MAGFest’s musical guests range from Triforce Quartet, which is a traditional string quartet playing video game music, to the Megas playing synth-rock anthems inspired by popular series, such as Castlevania. You’ll find everything from marching bands to solo performers amongst the more than 30 musical acts.

MAGFest has everything from an indie video game showcase to tabletop board games, so whatever style of gaming you’re into, you are sure to find something you love and have a great time. There will also be a 24-hour marketplace filled with unique vendors, along with many guest and community panels.

Washington Auto Show

If cars are your passion, you’ll want to check out the Washington Auto Show that is happening from Jan. 21 to 30. This annual event is held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center at 801 Mt Vernon Place Northwest. Tickets are valid for one entry into the event, and adult tickets cost $12 on weekdays and $15 for Saturday and Sunday. The auto show features hundreds of new cars from up to 30 popular manufacturers, along with classic and exotic cars, indoor and outdoor test-drive areas, and an all-new EV pavilion.

You can also opt to purchase a VIP tour ticket for $45, which includes same-day access to the event. With this ticket, an auto expert or journalist will take you on a two-hour tour of the showroom floor, where you can learn in-depth about the cars and take an up-close look. After reading the expert’s bios, choose a slot with your preferred tour guide and enjoy learning about the autos on display. Come on out and enjoy the largest public show in the DC area and one of the top auto shows in the county.

The REACH Winter Lanterns

The Kennedy Center is an internationally acclaimed performing arts center, and the busiest one in the country, putting on nearly 2,000 events per year. It’s home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. Its newest building, The REACH, is a multipurpose building with many galleries, performance spaces, and outdoor grounds, including a sculpture garden. If you visit this winter, be sure to check out the REACH Winter Lanterns which goes from Jan. 26 to Feb. 6. Located outdoors, this stunning display features around 100 lanterns made by Chinese artisans out of 10,000 colored LED lights.

The REACH Winter Lanterns event is part of the Lunar New Year celebration, which marks the start of the Year of the Tiger this year. This free outdoor event is sure to be fun for the whole family. Stroll through illuminated displays of colorful pandas, glowing fierce tigers, playful fishes, turtles, and other sea creatures, along with colorful butterflies, flowers, vegetation, and much more. This brilliant light show begins each day at 5:30 p.m. as the evening grows dark. Children of all ages will love wandering through the displays and seeing the fun lanterns light up the dark.

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight is a show featuring the work of Tlingit artist Preston Singletary. Singletary works mainly in glass, but he also uses steel and other materials. The show will be held at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, DC, and goes from Jan. 28, 2022, until Jan. 29, 2023. It offers a multi-sensory experience that tells the story of Raven, creator of the world and giver of light, through art, storytelling, original music, and soundscapes. The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

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