The countdown to Enchant’s return to Washington, D.C., is officially on — and guests can start putting their holiday plans on the calendar.
Ahead of its November 20 return to Nationals Park, Enchant has revealed the first special event dates planned for its 2026 season, including Family Photo Night, Friendsgiving, and Paws ‘n’ Claus, plus special Opening Night festivities. Additional special programming and experiences will be announced throughout the fall.
Enchant’s long-awaited DC return will be anchored by the all-new World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze adventure, Night of the Nutcracker, alongside ice skating, the Snow Slide, Santa and Mrs. Claus, seasonal food and beverage, live entertainment, and more.
Once their ticketing window opens, guests can select their preferred visit date and make the night their own with experiences including Ice Skating, the Snow Slide, Fast Pass access and limited special-event add-ons, with private suites also available for holiday gatherings.
“We’ve already had the pleasure of sharing the news of our return this season; now we get to start showing guests all the different ways they can experience it,” said Michelle Sanders, Vice President of Marketing for Social House Entertainment. “Some people will come for the lights and Night of the Nutcracker, others will make a night of ice skating and the Snow Slide, get that elusive family holiday photo with everyone actually in it, gather with friends before Thanksgiving or bring the dog along for Paws ‘n’ Claus. The idea is to give guests more ways to make their Enchant night their own, and we’re so looking forward to watching it all unfold.”
SPECIAL WAYS TO EXPERIENCE ENCHANT THIS SEASON
Enchant DC’s 2026 calendar begins with a collection of special programming and limited experiences throughout the season, with additional dates and experiences to be announced:
OPENING NIGHT — NOVEMBER 20
Be among the first to step inside the all-new Night of the Nutcracker maze, with special Opening Night celebrations included with admission.
FAMILY PHOTO NIGHT — NOVEMBER 22
Get everyone in the holiday photo with professional photographers at select locations throughout the maze. A professional photo and digital download are included with admission that evening.
FRIENDSGIVING — NOVEMBER 25
Kick off the long holiday weekend with friends under the lights, featuring special one-night-only pricing on Enchant’s signature and fan-favorite souvenir lightbulb cup cocktail or mocktail in honor of the night.
PAWS ‘N’ CLAUS — DECEMBER 6
Bring the four-legged family members along for one of Enchant’s most pup-ular traditions. A limited dog admission add-on is required.
Additional Theme Nights, special programming, and limited experiences will be announced throughout the fall. Keep up with us at EnchantChristmas.com.
General on-sale starts September 8 at 10:00 a.m. PT. Sign up for first access at EnchantChristmas.com >>
