Festival of Lights at the Washington, DC Mormon Temple

Christmas Lights at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints

The Washington, DC Church of Jesus Christ of Latter–day Saints, also known as the Mormon Temple, is open to all during the Christmas season. This impressive church and its surrounding grounds shine brightly with more than 450,000 sparkling Christmas lights. Each night, a different local musical group performs a live concert in a state-of-the-art theater. All events are free! Visitors are welcome to explore the Washington, DC Mormon Temple grounds and the Visitors’ Center and see a live outdoor nativity scene, an indoor exhibit of international nativity scenes and a selection of Christmas films.

Dates and Times

December 4, 2009 - January 1, 2010. Dusk to 10 p.m. nightly. Nativity scene is open each evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Live musical performances begin at 7 and 8 p.m.

Location and Directions

9900 Stoneybrook Dr., Kensington, Maryland. From I-495,

Exit Connecticut Ave. North

. Turn Right on Beach Dr. Turn Left on

Stoneybrook Dr

. The temple is on the left. (301) 587-0144.