If you’re still searching for the perfect gift for someone on your list, make a plan to do some holiday shopping this weekend.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13

LET’S GET LOST: Escape the stress of the season—at least temporarily—by getting lost in the ice at CityCenterDC’s seasonal ice maze. Constructed with with 110,000 pounds of ice, it’s the largest clear ice maze in the U.S. Admission is free with a donation to the Children’s National Hospital encouraged. (CityCenterDC, 4 p.m.-9 p.m., FREE) 

HAPPY CHRISTMAS, HARRY: Nothing says Christmastime quite like the sounds of wizard rock originators Harry & the Potters’ Yule Ball 2019. For the tenth annual iteration of the event, the duo is joined by Potter Puppet Pals, Ashley Trix & the WZRDs, and Hawthorn & Holly; $5 of each ticket benefits the Harry Potter Alliance. (Black Cat, 6 p.m. doors, $20) 

JOYEUX NOEL: The French Embassy Holiday Gala & Magnificent Viennese Ball begins with instruction led by Herb & Carol Traxler, so you’ve got no excuse for stumbling over your feet when the Salon Orchestra of Washington begins to play. If you’re still shy about being seen on the dance floor, you can sit out the waltz and sip on French wine or dine on French pastries. (Embassy of France, 7 p.m.-11:30 p.m., $85-$109) 

MORE: Color Notes: Green (Hirshhorn, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m., FREE), Chai-vy and Cohen-y Hanukkah Bar: Bar Mitzvah (Ivy and Coney, 4 p.m.-2 a.m., free entry), Pkew Pkew Pkew with Bartees Strange and Ramona (Songbyrd downstairs, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $12 advance/$14 day of show)  

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14

WINTER WONDERS: It’s a celebration for all ages at the Smithsonian Family Winter Festival. Little ones can take in storytime at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. or holiday card making. For the older ones, make an air plant seasonal ornament or get the whole family to sit still at the holiday photo station. (Smithsonian Castle, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., FREE)

FESTIVAL FETE: Explore the winter traditions of Russia without a passport at the annual Russian Winter Festival. The event, which continues through Sunday, features music from the Samovar Russian Folk Music Ensemble, a winter hat workshop and a visit from Grandfather Frost—a.k.a. Russian Santa. (Hillwood Estate Museum & Gardens, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $12 members/$5-18 admission) 

LET’S DANCE: Set in 1882 Georgetown with appearances from George Washington and King George III, the Washington Ballet’s Nutcracker draws inspiration from the District for its take on the Christmastime tradition. Each performance features roughly 100 dancers, including students and trainees from the Washington School of Ballet. (Warner Theatre, 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., $31+) 

CRAFT CORNER: Still need a gift for your office Yankee Swap or Secret Santa exchange? More than 50 makers will be on hand at GRUMP Crystal City, ensuring you find something unique. Plus, the first 250 shoppers score a free GRUMP tote bag. (The Shops at Crystal City, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., free entry) 

MORE: Brunch with Santa (Boundary Stone, 9 a.m. photos, 10 a.m. kitchen opens, photos with donation to St. Baldrick’s Foundation), Cork’s Annual Gingerbread Decorating Party (Cork Wine Bar and Market, 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. session, $40/house), Vibras y Vinyasas: Yoga Sculpt with Live DJ (lululemon Georgetown, 10:30 a.m., $20), The Outrage Holiday Market (The Outrage DC, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., free entry), A Ferment Event (Love + Solidarity Collective, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., FREE), Die Hard (National Museum of American History, 3:15 p.m., $9-$10), Night of 1,000 Santas (Wunder Garten, 7 p.m., FREE), Vijay Iyer and Wadada Leo Smith (Meyer Auditorium Freer Gallery of Art, 7:30 p.m., $6/remaining tickets free at 6:30 p.m. day of show), Lomelda, Long Beard and The Goodbye Party (Comet Ping Pong, 10 p.m., $12)  

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

MORE MARKETS: You’ll find a mix of major brands, including L.L. Bean and New Balance, plus more than 60 area artisans at the AF  Holiday Market. The event includes sample sips; upgrade to a VIP ticket for early access to the venue, plus a free cocktail, and a tote bag. (Union Market, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., $5 admission/$15 VIP)  

SING IT OUT: No shame in singing along. Hear a selection of beloved tunes at the Washington Chorus’ annual presentation of A Candlelight Christmas. The program features the National Capital Brass and more than 130 voices. (The Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., $19-$82) 

MUSICAL MOMENT: Once the longest running Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof has inspired different revivals, a film, and countless community productions across the world. A new production at the National Theatre wraps up a weekend run with two Sunday performances. (National Theatre, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., $54-$114)

MORE: DCRRC Gar Williams Half Marathon (C&O Canal Towpath, 9 a.m. start, FREE for DC Road Runners members/$10 non-members) Story Time (Kramerbooks, 11 a.m., FREE), Holiday Bazaar (American Ice Company, 1 p.m.-5 p.m., free entry), Curator Tour: Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence (National Portrait Gallery, 3 p.m., FREE), National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (National Museum of American History, 3:50 p.m., $8.50-$10), Andrea Bocelli (Capital One Arena, 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, $130+)