The last month of the year is flying by. But don’t worry! There are still plenty of fun, senior-friendly holiday activities in the area that you’re sure to love. So, make the most of the last few weeks of the year. These five activities are perfect for seniors looking to get in on the holiday action in and around Rockville.
- Fiddler on the Roof Check out this can’t-miss re-imagined performance of Fiddler on the Roof at Olney Center Theater through the end of the month. Watch the trailer here and buy your tickets here.
- Hip Hop Nutcracker This Strathmore performance was such a hit last year it’s back again! And you can see it now through December 22. According to Strathmore, “The Hip Hop Nutcracker features a combination of Tchaikovsky’s classic score and all-star contemporary and hip-hop dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and Kurtis Blow, one of hip-hop’s founding fathers, who opens the show with a short set.” Watch the classic adapted in a modern-day New York City setting. Buy your tickets here.
- Winter Lights Festival The City of Gaithersburg is hosting another year of the Winter Lights Festival! Keep warm and enjoy the comfort of your car while you drive through the 3.5 mile route of more than 450 illuminated displays and lit trees. You can even tune into 97.1 WASH FM to listen to holiday music along the way! Buy your tickets for the nightly December event here.
- The Garden Railway Exhibit Swing by Brookside Gardens from 10am to 3:45pm now through the end of the month to explore the Garden Railway Exhibit. This free event showcases G-scale trains and custom model buildings of landmarks throughout Montgomery County. Learn more here.
- Gingerbread Wonderland Rockville Senior Center has no shortage of events for local seniors to enjoy. This season, they’re going all out with holiday fun. On December 22 from 1 to 2pm, craft a gingerbread house at Gingerbread Wonderland! Check out this catalogue to find class registration information as well as a plethora of fun holiday activities.
