The holiday season is upon us! Let’s enjoy these healthy and fun festivities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s December Study Break Guide.
Light Yards 2021
Date: Wednesday, December 1st - Saturday, January 1, 2022, every night from 6pm - 10pm.
Location: 1300 First Street, SE
Cost: FREE
The larger-than-life light installation will feature illuminated 22 feet tall trees trimmed top to bottom in holiday decor and festooned lights that will cast The Yards’ Sun Deck with beautiful, colored patterns. This light-filled wonderland is the perfect place for the whole family to get in the holiday spirit and snap some Instagram-worthy pics, or wander before or after drinks and dinner at one of The Yards’ 20+ eateries.
GW Self-Care and Stress Management
Date: Wednesday, December 1, 2021, 4pm - 5pm
Location: Online via WebEx
Cost: FREE
The Well-being Skills Series is an easily accessible space to connect with other students and discuss mental wellness, which are all the more important now following this unprecedented time. Whether you struggle with your own well-being or are a concerned GW community member, you are welcome to drop into this free virtual group discussion via WebEx - no registration required! Attend one, some, or all of the sessions. For further information or should you need accommodations, please contact us at counsel@gwu.edu.
MetroCooking DC Show!
Date: December 4th - 5th, 2021
Location: Washington Convention Center
Cost: $25
Join us for the 15th Annual MetroCooking Show at the Washington Convention Center. Enjoy cooking demos, book signings, and meeting Celebrity Chefs, not to mention all of the tasty food samples. Brush up on your cooking skills, shop the specialty food vendors, and maybe discover some wonderful restaurants in the process.
The District’s Holiday Boat Parade
Date: Saturday, December 4th, 6pm - 9pm
Location: DC Wharf
Cost: FREE
Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. Get into the spirit as you decorate ornaments. Warm-up by our fire pit and visit our lighted Christmas Tree. Go ice skating and sample winter drinks at our Waterfront Beer and Wine Garden. And bring the whole family to meet Santa and make memories during this annual DC tradition.
For more exciting activities check out the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb December Calendar.
