List: What to do in the DC area this week and weekend, through Dec. 14

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Wreaths Across America returns this weekend, inviting people across the country to decorate service members’ graves with festive greenery.

Volunteers and organizers will work to place more than a quarter-million wreaths just at Arlington National Cemetery, and many more at over 5,400 locations nationwide. Anyone can donate or sign up to volunteer for this holiday tradition.

Here’s what else to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.

What to do in Washington, D.C.

Home Alone in concert with the National Symphony Orchestra: Tues., The Anthem, $102

Light Yards Express: Weds., The Yards Park, free

Tingey Plaza Holiday Market: Fri. to Sun., The Yards, free

Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington – The Holiday Show: Sat., Sun. and Dec. 20, Lincoln Theatre, $68.40

National Kiss Under the National Mistletoe: Sat., 3-6 p.m., Anthem Row, free

WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event – John Cena’s Final Match: Sat., 7:30 p.m., Capital One Arena, $303+ (there’s also a free fan event)

National Menorah Lighting: Sun., The Ellipse, free

What to do in Maryland

Holiday Trains and Planes: Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., College Park Aviation Museum, $5 adults; $4 seniors; $2 students and free for children under 2

Takoma Park Gift Market: Fri., Ethan Allen and Carroll Aves., free

Skate With Santa: Sat., 2-4 p.m., Tucker Road Ice Rink in Fort Washington, $6-$9 and $4 for skate rental

BlackRock Center for the Arts Celebrates The Season market and music: Sat., noon to 4 p.m., Germantown, free

Concert – Earth, Wind & Fire: Fri. and Sat., The Theater at MGM National Harbor, $140+

Indoor Holiday Market at rio: Sat. and Sun., Gaithersburg, free

What to do in Virginia

Capital Art & Craft Festival: Fri. to Sun., Dulles Expo Center, $10 in advance or $12 at the door (free for kids 12 and under)

Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery: Sat., 8 a.m., Arlington, free

Old Town Alexandria Christmas Market and Holiday Craft Show: Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., John Carlyle Square, free

Kwanzaa Celebration: Sat., noon to 2 p.m., Alexandria Black History Museum, $15

Holidays in Purcellville – parade, market and more: Sat., various locations, free

Hillsboro Holiday Homes Tour: Sat., Hillsboro, $18-$28

Ice & Lights – The Winter Village at Cameron Run: Through Feb., Alexandria, $14.82

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