December 4, 2009 - January 1, 2010, 10am - 10pm Daily - Washington D.C. Temple Grounds
“For unto us a child is born unto us a son is given; ... and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father The Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6
Map and Driving Directions
Video Presentation
Daily Film Presentations at the Visitors’ Center
- Witness of Christ (9 min.)
- Depiction of the life and ministry of the Savior.
- Luke 2 (5 min.)
- Recounting of the birth of the Savior.
- Mr. Krueger’s Christmas (30 min.)
- Jimmy Stewart stars in this story of a lonely man whose Christmas wishes finally come true.
- The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd (64 min.)
- The ministries of Jesus Christ in ancient Israel as told in the Bible and in ancient America as told in the Book of Mormon.
- Joseph Smith, the Prophet of the Restoration (68 min.)
- The life and legacy of Joseph Smith, founding prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Photo Gallery
Schedule of Nightly Performances
Tonight's Performance - 7:00pm and 8:00pm
December 4, 2009 – January 1, 2010 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
All activities are free of charge and open to the public. For more information about the Festival of Lights call (301) 587-0144.
Printable Flyer Download
| December | ||
| 4 | Fri | The Cardinal Brass—Brass Quintet |
| 5 | Sat | Suzuki Flute Ensemble |
| 6 | Sun | Wisdom’s Gate—Five Member Ensemble |
| 7 | Mon | Forest Park High School Platinum Vocal Jazz Ensemble |
| 8 | Tues | Arundel High School Chamber Choir |
| 9 | Wed | McDonough High School Madrigal Lords and Ladies |
| 10 | Thurs | Annandale Singers of Annandale High School |
| 11 | Fri | Bells at Mount Vernon—Hand Bell Choir |
| 12 | Sat | The Northern Lights Dance Orchestra |
| 13 | Sun | Mormon Choir of Washington, D.C |
| 14 | Mon | Mutual Agreement—Gospel Acapella Vocal Band |
| 15 | Tues | Dominion 4—Men’s Barbershop Quartet |
| 16 | Wed | NOVA Institute Concert Choir |
| 17 | Thurs | Ukrainian Saint Nicholas Day Play |
| 18 | Fri | Suitland Strings (Suzuki Youth Ensemble) at 6:00 p.m. Mormon Orchestra of Washington, D.C. at 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m |
| 19 | Sat | Jenny Oaks Baker and the Winterland Folk Ensemble |
| 20 | Sun | Todd Thatcher & Tony Favero — Vocalist and Pianist |
| 21 | Mon | Seasons—Vocal Ensemble |
| 22 | Tues | Feliz Navidad—Hispanic Chorus and Soloists |
| 23 | Wed | Mitchell Ringers—Hand Bell Choir |
| 24 | Thurs | Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center Sister Missionaries—Song and Narrative |
| 25 | Fri | Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center Sister Missionaries—Song and Narrative |
| 26 | Sat | Rebecca Takemoto and Gene Summers—Vocalists |
| 27 | Sun | Rebecca Pacheco Mordo and the Pacheco Family |
| 28 | Mon | Hearst Hall Harpists and Friends Ensemble—Adult Harpists |
| 29 | Tues | Bobbe Shore & First Call—Jazz Vocalist and Combo |
| 30 | Wed | Harbor City Music Company Show Chorus (Sweet Adelines) |
| 31 | Thurs | New Years Eve with Morgan Olsen—Vocalist |
| January | ||
| 1 | Fri | Washington, D.C. South Missionaries—Musical Talents |
The Washington D.C. Temple Visitors’ Center invites you to enjoy film presentations and interactive exhibits which explain the purpose of the temple and describe its interior. Informed guides are also available for free tours beginning in the lobby with its dominating marble reproduction of the Christus statue.
9900 Stoneybrook Drive
Kensington, Maryland 20895
Call 1-301-587-0144 for more information.
Open daily 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.