Snow Sisters holding a snowman plush on a wooded bridge in autumn

Holiday Character Visits in DC, Maryland and Virginia

The Holiday Collection

The Snow Sisters, our workshop elves, a storybook beauty in velvet and our Sugar Plum Ballerina, dressed for the season and ready for your holiday party, school celebration or winter birthday.

✦ Holiday group dates fill by December 1

Same Pricing as Birthdays✦ Autograph Cards for Every Guest✦ Two-Time Award Finalist✦ Serving DC, MD and VA

Only from November through December

Meet the Holiday Characters

Every character arrives in a costume made for the season, so your photos look like a page from a holiday storybook.

Snow Sisters in winter gowns holding candy canes

Holiday Snow Sisters

The sisters in their winter holiday best, with candy canes in hand and plenty of warm hugs to go around.

Two Glass Palace holiday elves holding a tiny elf doll

Holiday Elves

Two playful helpers straight from the workshop, full of giggles, games and holiday mischief.

Storybook beauty princess in a red velvet holiday gown

Christmas Belle

Our storybook beauty in her red velvet gown, perfect for story time by the tree.

Sugar Plum ballerina in a white and rose tutu

Sugar Plum Ballerina

A sweet nod to the classic holiday ballet, with graceful twirls your little dancers can learn along.

Holiday elf making a heart with candy canes in front of holly

Wherever you gather

Made for Every Holiday Celebration

Planning yours? Our holiday party guide covers timing, group size and how to make the visit feel personal.

Neighborhood and HOA Parties

The moment every family on the block talks about until next December.

School Celebrations

A festive surprise before winter break, from preschool rooms to whole-school assemblies.

Company Family Parties

Give your team’s kids their own corner of magic while the grown ups celebrate.

Cookie Swaps and Open Houses

A special guest who turns a cozy afternoon into a holiday tradition.

Winter Birthdays

December babies deserve their own spotlight, not a party lost in the holiday rush.

Tree Lightings and Festivals

Meet and greets that keep the line moving and every family smiling.

A gloved hand holding a white snowflake ornament in front of the Snow Sisters

✦ Your holiday visit

What the Magic Looks Like

From the grand arrival to the last wave goodbye, every visit is planned around your group so the grown ups can simply enjoy it.

Save Your Date

STEP 1

A Grand Holiday Arrival

Fully in costume and in character, greeting every child by name.

STEP 2

Photos and Autographs

Holiday card worthy photos and a signed card for every guest.

STEP 3

Holiday Story Time

Little ones gather close for a cozy seasonal story.

STEP 4

Sing-Alongs and Games

Favorite songs and festive games planned around your group.

STEP 5

A Sparkling Goodbye

Hugs, waves and one last photo before heading back to the workshop.

Simple, seasonal pricing

Holiday Visits, Birthday Pricing

Holiday visits are priced exactly like our birthday parties. No holiday markup.

One character

Any Holiday Character, Solo

30 minutes$195
1 hour$275
1.5 hours$375
2 hours$475

Most booked · Two characters

A Holiday Pair

30 minutes$315
1 hour$425
1.5 hours$575
2 hours$725

✦ Corporate and community events

Planning Something Bigger?

Tree lightings, company holiday parties, school assemblies and community festivals. We will build a cast and schedule around your crowd.

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“My daughter fell in love the minute she saw you. Now she is asking where did you go and dreaming of you to come back!”

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“They read together, went for a little walk, and shared lots of hugs. It was so special to watch him get the chance at connection without being overwhelmed or scared.”

Jane

Snow queen in a blue velvet gown waving on a wooded bridge

Holiday questions

Good to Know

Two holiday elves sitting back to back on a stone step
How far ahead should we book a holiday visit?+

As early as you can. Holiday group dates usually fill by December 1, and December weekends go first. Bookings made within one week of the event carry a $50 rush fee.

Can you come to our school, office or clubhouse?+

Yes. We visit homes, schools, offices, HOA clubhouses, churches and event venues throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia. Any travel fee is included in your quote.

Which characters work best for a big group?+

Our pairs, the Holiday Snow Sisters and the Holiday Elves, are made for bigger crowds since two characters can greet more children at once. Tell us your guest count and we will recommend the right fit.

Is there an extra charge for holiday dates?+

No. Holiday visits use the same pricing as our birthday parties.

Do the kids get something to take home?+

Every guest receives a signed autograph card from their character.

Can we book a holiday character for a birthday?+

Absolutely. Winter birthdays are some of our favorite parties, and every birthday booking starts with our questionnaire so your character knows your child’s name and favorite things.

✦ Holiday group dates fill by December 1 ✦

Save Your Holiday Date

Tell us about your celebration and we will send a custom quote.

202-417-7238 ✦ info@glasspalaceparties.com ✦ @glasspalaceparties

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