Ice Skating at the Washington Harbour
Date: January thru February 24, 2024. Dates and hours vary
Location: K St. NW & 30th St. NW.
Cost: Adults $11, Children, Senior, Military $9. Skate rental $7.00
Lace-up your skates and go outdoor ice skating this winter at the Georgetown Waterfront. The Washington Harbour skating rink is the largest outdoor rink in DC, larger than the Rockefeller Center in New York City! Enjoy scenic views of the Potomac River, Kennedy Center, Key Bridge, and historic Georgetown while ice skating. The rink is even more magical at night with twinkling snowflakes and decorations lighting up the rink. It’s perfect for the whole family or a special date night. They offer skate rentals, lessons, and open skating in 90-minute increments.
First Friday ArtWalk Dupont
Date: Friday, January 5, 2024. 6:00 pm-8:00 pm. Continues every first Friday of the month.
Location: Dupont Circle Area
Cost: FREE!
ArtWalk Dupont takes place on the First Friday of each month and features Dupont Circle art galleries, embassies, and cultural centers. The monthly event includes a self-guided gallery walk and live performances. Visitors can start at any participating location and visit the art galleries listed on the map. Come and celebrate the arts throughout the greater Dupont Circle neighborhood.
Sound Health Friday & NSO Coffee Concert
Date: Friday, January 12, 2024. Starts at 9:30 am for coffee and health-inspired activities.
Location: THE REACH, Kennedy Center
Cost: FREE! Registration Required
Attend Sound Health Fridays at The REACH. Arrive at 9:30 am. for coffee, and wander the REACH. At 10:00 am., participate in a Morning Sing, attend a health-inspired talk and performance, or join a wellness-inspired workshop. At 11:30, attend NSO coffee concert, Noseda conducts Wagner: The Ring without Words.
MLK Day of Service – National Park Service (Fee-Free Day)
Date: Monday, January 15, 2024
Sponsor: National Capital Parks – East (NACE)
Cost: FREE! Submit Volunteer Event Interest Form
Participate in a day of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on his birthday. National parks will waive entrance fees for everyone on Monday, January 15, 2024, as the first fee-free day to honor his life and legacy. Places where he made history and of the greater Civil Rights Movement he influenced are preserved in many national parks and local communities. It’s also a day of service when thousands of volunteers participate in service projects across the country, including at national parks. Service opportunities are available throughout the MLK weekend. Check them out.
GW MLK Day of Service and Leadership
Date: Monday, January 15, 2024. 11:00 am-4:00 pm.
Location: Honey W. Nashman Center for Civic Engagement & Public Service. 2300 H. Street NW.
Cost: Free! Register as an Individual or as a Group
Dr. King recognized the power of service. He famously said, "Everyone can be great because everybody can serve." In honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., GW students, faculty, staff, alumni, and DC community members are invited to participate in a day of service, leadership development, and interfaith dialogue.
Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week
Date: Monday, January 15 – Sunday, January 21, 2024
Location: Greater DC Area
Cost: Lunch/Brunch $25/35. Dinner $40/$55/$65
Treat yourself this January by taking advantage of discount meal prices during Winter Restaurant Week. Many popular restaurants will participate throughout DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. This is the perfect time to try a new restaurant or revisit an old favorite.
Walk the DC Peace Trail (Self-guided walking tour)
Location: The United States Institute of Peace (USIP). 2301 Constitution Ave. NW and DC Mall.
The northwest corner of the National Mall could be considered the “War and Peace Corner” of our nation’s capital. It is home to this country’s most famous veterans memorials, which draw millions of visitors each year. The Peace Trail is anchored at USIP, tracing a path to a dozen other key sites bringing a “peace lens” to the experience of visiting the National Mall. The self-guided walking tour or reference guide elevates stories of key figures, institutions, and moments in history that demonstrate America’s enduring commitment to peace. The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute that provides analysis, education, and resources for those working for peace around the world.
