Author: yvylee

Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb

International City Food Festival
Date: Fri, May 3, 2024. 4:00 PM–9:00 PM. / Sat, May 4, 2024. 10:00 AM-9:00 PM
Location: The Square. 1850 K St, NW.
Cost: FREE!

Join Events DC for a weekend filled with celebrations built on food that brings us together. Featuring international performances, food, and crafts presented by vendors from around the world, the International City Food Festival offers an opportunity to journey across the globe and celebrate diverse cultures within the heart of DC.

Running of the Chihuahuas
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024. 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: District Pier. 760 Maine Ave, SW.
Cost: FREE! No registration required

It’s time for Little Dogs, Big Fun! This free event features the iconic Chihuahua races, an adoptable pet parade, all-breed dog costume contest, and more! The highlight of the afternoon features over 150 Chihuahuas racing in groups of eight on a sixty-foot racetrack. All the action is captured on a huge video screen and the winners take home pet-friendly gifts, prizes, and more! All race proceeds benefit Rural Dog Rescue – a non-profit organization dedicated to pulling dogs from high-kill rural shelters.

Market SW + Farmers Market SW
Date: Alternate Fridays starting May 10, 2024. 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Southwest Lot, corner of 4th & M St, SW.
Cost: FREE!

Southwest DC's eclectic Friday night market returns with a diverse mix of art, crafts, handmade jewelry, accessories, bath and beauty goods, and vintage and antique furnishings. On stage, local musicians and DJs will curate a mix of live music for your fun and enjoyment. Specialty food businesses and select food trucks add to the programming mix. Don’t miss the Farmers Market every Saturday from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM throughout the 2024 market season for healthy fresh produce and foods from local farmers and producers.

EU Open House
Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 23 Embassies throughout DC (see Special Google Map)
Cost: FREE! No registration, tickets, or passport required!

The European Union and its embassies will open their doors to the public for a day of culture, food, music, and more so that Americans can catch a glimpse of the European cultures that make up the European Union. This event falls every year on the first Saturday after Europe Day on May 9. This date marks the signing of the Schuman Declaration on May 9, 1950, which established the European Coal and Steel Community, a multinational entity that would eventually become the European Union. Normally you have to cross the Atlantic to visit the EU, but at Open House, you just have to cross the street!

National Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27, 2024. 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: Constitution Ave, NW, between 7th & 17th Streets
Cost: FREE!

Join the Memorial Day celebration to honor the service and sacrifice of generations of American veterans. Attend the DC parade in person or watch on television. The event is a magnificent salute to America's Veterans and in honor of those who died in defense of our country.

Jazz in the Garden (Summer concert series)
Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas
Date: Friday, May 31, 2024. 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Sculpture Garden. 7th St & Constitution Ave, NW.
Cost: FREE! Registration required through a lottery. Opens May 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM-Friday May 24, 2024 at Noon.

DC’s favorite summer concert series returns from May 31 - August 9 (except July 5) with a variety of musical performances including jazz, Latin fusion, zydeco, and more. On May 31, get ready for the fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of 2023 Grammy nominees Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas. Zydeco flows in the veins of these South Louisiana musicians with deep roots in Creole tradition, shown in their trademark rubboard percussion, electric guitars, and R&B soul.

Attendance will be through a lottery. All entrants whether or not they were selected will be notified the Monday before each concert. Those who are selected can register for up to four passes.

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Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb

Artomatic
Date: Monday, April 1-April 28, 2024
Wed-Thurs 5:00 PM-9:30 PM / Fri-Sat 12:00 PM-12:00 AM / Sun 12:00 PM-9:00 PM. Mon-Tues Closed.
Location: 2100 M Street, NW.
Cost: FREE!

Artomatic returns close to campus for its signature art event drawing hundreds of artists and performers from throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area for a seven-week free exhibition to celebrate the arts! Stop by to see and admire works by local artists.

Student Discount Tickets: Washington Nationals
Dates: Available for nearly all regular season home games; Offer not valid for the Futures Game, Opening Day, or Postseason
Location: Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol Street, SW.
Cost: Save 30% off face value; Tickets start at just $8

Baseball is here! Have fun at the ballpark and cheer on the Nats! The Nationals have a special ticket offer to help college students save on tickets all season long!

OUR SONGS: A Musical Revue
Date: Thur-Sat, April 4, 5, 6, 2024 at 7:30 PM / Sun, April 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM
Location: Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre. 800 21st Street NW.
Cost: $10 Students/Seniors, $20 General Admission

Curated by GW students, Music and Theatre & Dance programs join forces to showcase all that musical theatre can offer. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer J. Hopkins with music direction by Sammy Grob, go see a performance that draws from the wellspring of musical stage including Carrie, Cabaret, Follies, La Cage Aux Folles, 9 to 5, A Strange Loop, and more!

Jacqueline Woodson’s Block Party!
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024. 1:00 PM-5:30 PM. (Rain date: Apr. 14, 2024)
Location: REACH Plaza, Kennedy Center
Cost: FREE! Reservations encouraged.

Enjoy music, food, and fun at the Kennedy Center Block Party hosted by Education
Artist-in-Residence and award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson! Free performances, fun-filled games, and various activities will be on the REACH grounds all afternoon, featuring DC area artists and entertainers. Food and refreshments will also be available for purchase from local food trucks. This is a perfect way to spend a beautiful spring afternoon.

Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival
Date: Sat-Sun, April 13-14, 2024
Location: Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. (Between 3rd and 7th Streets)
Cost: $15.00 - One Day Ticket Advanced. $20.00 - Same Day

The Sakura Matsuri, a Japanese street festival is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the United States. The festival features over 24 hours of Japanese cultural performances on four stages (including J-Pop, traditional Japanese music, and martial arts) and a diverse range of cultural exhibitors, artisan and commercial vendors of traditional and contemporary Japanese goods. Japanese and other food and beverages will be available. The festival also spotlights travel and tourism opportunities and innovative Japanese technologies.

Georgetown French Market
Date: Fri-Sun, April 26-28, 2024. Fri-Sat. 10:00 AM-5:00 PM / Sun. 12:00-5:00 PM.
Location: Wisconsin Avenue from O St to Reservoir Rd.
Cost: FREE!

The annual Georgetown French Market is a popular open-air market originally inspired by the outdoor markets in France that has become a tradition in DC, and one of the biggest shopping events of the year for local small businesses. More than 35 local boutiques, antique stores, restaurants, salons and galleries display their discounted wares for up to 75% off. Neighborhood restaurants also offer food and drink specials, sale on French wines, pastries, croissants, and macarons from French bakery Patisserie Poupon. On Saturday and Sunday, the French Market will feature live music, a balloon artist, roaming stilt-walkers, a unicyclist, pop-up flowers, book sales, and more.

Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) Garden Fair & Plant Sale
Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. Rain Date April 28, 2024.
Location: U.S. National Arboretum. New York Ave Parking Lot. 3501 New York Ave NE. Free shuttle service is available between event parking lots. Parking is free.
Cost: FREE!

Celebrate spring and Arbor Day at the National Arboretum. They will have a fantastic array of plants, expert gardening advice, dozens of local vendors, and outdoor activities! Over 30 local gardening, home goods, food, and beverage vendors will bring products specially picked for this event. While there, don’t miss the wonderful Azalea Collections that are often in full bloom this time of year.

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Sponsored by Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb

Brighter and warmer spring days are here! Head outdoors to admire all the beautiful spring flowers, cherry blossoms, or other spring blooms around you. Whether you’re in the DC area or somewhere else, capture those amazing photos and enter your best photo for a chance to win a PRIZE. All photos submitted will be showcased in the 2024 Himmelfarb Library Art Show - "Spring Flowers & Blossoms Gallery" which will be displayed both online and on-site.

How to Enter and Contest Rules:
Photo submission dates: Monday, March 18 – Monday, April 8, 2024.
• Complete the Online Contest Submission Form and submit photo (JPEG, PDF, PNG files only). Limit 1 entry person.
• Entry photo must be original to the submitting person and captured in spring 2024 (Metadata will be verified)
• By submitting an entry, each contestant agrees to the rules of the contest.

Who Can Enter:
Faculty, staff, and students affiliated with GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Milken Institute School of Public Health, and School of Nursing.

Judging:
Photo entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and overall artistic impact of the subject matter. The winner will be selected by invited judges and members of the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb committee.

*Himmelfarb Library reserves the right to cancel the contest or modify rules at its discretion. Himmelfarb Library reserves the right to reject any entrant whose entry appears off-topic or violates the rules.

For questions, contact: Yvonne Lee (yvylee@gwu.edu)

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Crochet at the Museum!
Date: Saturday, March 2, 2024. 1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Location: GW Textile Museum. 701 21st St. NW
Cost: FREE! RSVP to event

Reduce stress and anxiety with crochet, creating something beautiful at the same time. The repetitive motion of crocheting can help soothe and calm the mind. Allied in Pride will host a crochet event at the GW Textile Museum. All supplies and instruction will be provided!

The 7th Annual Sung Symposium: Sleep for Well-being
Sponsored by GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Date: Friday, March 8, 2024. 1:00-5:00 PM
Location: Online
Cost: FREE. Register to attend

The 2024 Sung Symposium explores how sleep affects whole health—and how well-being affects sleep. Research suggests that almost a third of us drag ourselves out of bed in the morning without enough good-quality sleep. If you feel tired upon waking, or throughout the day, you may be experiencing underlying issues that are impacting your night’s rest. Many things can contribute to poor sleep quality including poor sleep hygiene, stress, sleep apnea, a primary sleep disorder, or a chronic health condition. Attend this symposium and learn more about sleep problems and how to have restorative sleep

Ireland at The Wharf
Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024. 12:00-6:00 PM.
Location: DC Wharf. 760 Maine Ave. SW.
Cost: FREE!

The luck of the Irish comes to the DC Waterfront with the Ireland at The Wharf Festival! Enjoy Irish dancing performances, live music at the District Pier Stage, featuring Celtic, Irish, and Americana tunes you can sing and dance to. Dine at their many popular restaurants and cafes. There are so many options to choose from.

Coffee, Canvas, and Community at OAS
Date: Monday, March 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: OAS (Office of Advocacy & Support) Townhouse. 520 22nd St NW.
Cost: FREE! RSVP to Event

Need a boost before classes? Join the Office of Advocacy and Support for Coffee, Canvas, and Community for painting with a relaxing cup of tea or an energizing coffee beverage. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Don't worry, no painting supplies or skills are required. Come to make friends, relax, paint, or just chill! Hope to see you there!

DC Sketchfest at DC Improv Comedy Club
Date: March 22, 2024. 7:30 PM. Door Time: 6:15 PM
Location: DC Improv Comedy Club/Restaurant. 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW
Cost: $20 General Admission

Enjoy a fun night of laughter and comedy at DC Sketchfest. This is an annual showcase that features the best-scripted comedy from DC and the world beyond. Check out the incredible lineup. DC Sketchfest is produced, booked, and organized by the DC sketch comedy community and founded by Bad Medicine and Rails Comedy.

Friends of the National Arboretum - Flowering 5K
Sponsored by FONA: Friends of the National Arboretum
Date: Sunday, March 24, 2024. Registration: 7:30 AM. Race start: 9:00 AM.
Location: U.S. National Arboretum. 3501 New York Ave NE.
Cost: Registration: $50, includes race t-shirt while supplies last until March 21st at 11:59 PM.
Race Weekend Registration: $55, race t-shirt not included.

FONA's Flowering 5K is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of spring. This run or walk will take you past garden collections brightly colored with spring flowers, over tree-lined rolling hills, and along streams winding their way to the Anacostia River.  Enjoy cherry blossoms, magnolias, and so much more! This race will be safe and secure with all roads closed to cars so you can safely enjoy running or walking through this 451-acre urban green space. There will be a professional race announcer calling out runners as they cross the finish line and music before and after the event to get you in the groove. A professional photographer will take photos along the course. Photos will be shared with all participants after the race for free!

Blossom Kite Festival
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024.
Rain Date: Sunday, March 31, 2024. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Washington Monument
Cost: FREE!

Head to the Washington Monument Grounds for fun activities, music, competitions, and performances. Kite enthusiasts, beginners, families, and friends are all welcome. The Kite Festival will feature a day-long celebration of dynamic traditional Japanese drumming, a showcase of traditional Edo-style kites, choreographed performances and demonstrations by Team KiteLife, Wings Over Washington Kite Club, and other nationally and internationally recognized professional kite fliers and so much more!

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Treat yourself and your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with a choice of delicious healthy chocolate desserts. There are plenty of nutritious and tasty recipes to enjoy. From desserts rich in vitamins, dairy-free, low-carb, low sodium, high-fiber, vegan, gluten-free, and more, there’s something for everyone. Let your heart be happy and healthy this Valentine’s Day!

Chocolate-Fudge Pudding Cake
Nutrition Profile: Heart-Healthy, Low-Calorie, Low-Sodium, Diabetes-Appropriate

When you’re craving a comforting dessert on Valentine’s Day, this pudding cake is sure to satisfy you. As it bakes, a rich-tasting sauce will form which will delight your senses. The recipe calls for coffee which adds complex depth to the cake's flavor.

"Chocomole" Pudding
Nutrition Profile: Rich in Vitamins, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Vegan, Gluten-Free

This healthy easy-to-make, rich-tasting chocolate pudding uses creamy avocados, Medjool dates, and unsweetened plant-based milk. Serve this nutritious creamy dessert with your favorite fruit topping.

Mug Brownie
Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Egg-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

For those moments when you crave a satisfying chocolatey treat, this quick and easy brownie recipe is a great choice. Cook this fudge brownie in a mug in the microwave and it's ready in less than a minute!

Flourless Chocolate Cookies
Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Soy-Free, Heart-Healthy, Low-Calorie, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Try these flourless cookies with simple ingredients that get their volume from whipped egg whites (like a meringue) instead of grains. This recipe is gluten-free and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. A chocolate chip in each bite adds to the rich chocolate flavor.

Creamy Chocolate Gelato
Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie
Make this ultra-chocolaty, dairy-free Sicilian-style gelato at home. It’s a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day. Made without eggs or cream, it’s relatively lean but still creamy-smooth and flavorful. The coconut milk used for the base gives it a silky, rich texture with a subtle coconut flavor.

Chocolate Nut Bark
Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Heart-Healthy, Gluten-Free, Low-Calorie

The chocolate nut bark is easy to make and great to have on hand for a delicious nutritious snack. Choose your favorite chocolate and combination of nuts to make this quick and easy recipe. It can serve as a simple dessert or healthy snack that will stay fresh for weeks.

Weekly Meditation Workshop
Date and Time: Monday, February 5, 2024, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Every Monday)
Location: University Student Center, 5th Floor Activity Space. 800 21st St NW.
Cost: FREE! RSVP to event

Join the meditation workshop to uncover the benefits of Falun Dafa for improved well-being and study. Learn exercises and meditation for inner tranquility as you brave through the spring semester! This event is sponsored by the GW Falun Dafa Club who aims to empower its members to incorporate the values of Truthfulness, Compassion, and Forbearance, or in Chinese, 真 (zhen), 善 (shan), and 忍 (ren), in their daily lives.

GW Student Art Club
Date: Second Friday of the month. Feb. 9, Mar. 8, Apr. 12, 2024: 12:00-1:00 PM
Location: GW Textile Museum. 701 21st St NW.
Cost: FREE! For undergraduate and graduate students

By popular demand, in partnership with the GW Textile Museum, the GW Art Therapy Clinic is thrilled to announce a monthly art club for GW students! On the second Friday of the month, join the club for open studio creative time. Bring your art supplies and your creativity for enjoyment and personal artistic exploration.

Friday Evening Tango Class
Date: Friday, February 9, 16, 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Location District House Dance Studio. 2121 H Street, NW.
Cost: FREE! RSVP to Event

Learn to dance the Argentine tango! It’s the perfect activity for Valentine’s Day. You will learn the tango dance techniques and musicality together. Attend for a chance to meet new people! Feel free to wear whatever is comfortable for you and bring a pair of socks. No dance experience is expected and no partner is required.

DC Chinese Lunar New Year Parade
Date: Sunday, February 11th, 2024. 2:00 PM
Location: DC Chinatown, Between 7th & 8th Streets (Gallery Place Metro Station)
Cost: FREE!

DC Chinatown celebrates the Year of the Dragon! In the lunar calendar, it will be the year 4721! The streets of DC Chinatown will fill with revelers and parade spectators in celebration of the Year of the Dragon. The dynamic community-based parade will include a range of cultural and community performers. The finale will feature a firecracker show in the middle of H Street. Come early for a bite to eat at one of the many nearby eateries and restaurants and then grab your curb-side vantage point to witness the colorful pageantry!

Landscape Tour: Lincoln's Wild Home
Date: Sunday-Saturday, 9:30 AM-4:30 PM.
Location: 140 Rock Creek Church Rd., NW.
Cost: $10 (Includes Lincoln’s Wild Home app, headphones, map, and grounds pass)

In honor of Presidents’ Day, take a self-guided, app-based tour on the grounds of President Lincoln’s Cottage and the Armed Forces Retirement Home. The entire tour covers about one and a half miles total. As you explore Lincoln’s Wild Home, you will be invited to interact with the landscape as he and the generations who lived on this land before him may have been inspired to do.

Black History Month Trivia Night
Date: Wednesday, February 21. 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. 901 G Street, NW. East Storefront A & B.
Cost: FREE! No registration is required!

Do you know your Black history? Show off your knowledge and see if you’ll take the crown! Join the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library for trivia night! Teams of 1, 2, or 3 players will tackle a total of 9 topics and 45 questions over 3 rounds. The team with the highest point total at the end of the night will take home a prize!

Washington DC Travel Show
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2024: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM & Sunday, February 25, 2024: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Washington Convention Center
Cost: Online Advance Tickets: $13

America’s Favorite Travel Show is Back in DC! Discover thousands of the newest vacation options from top destinations around the globe and meet the travel experts on hand. Learn the latest travel tips, trends, and advice in 4 theaters located on the show floor. Meet travel celebrities and take advantage of travel savings, trip giveaways, and exclusive show-only deals.

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.

Georgetown Glow – Free Light Art Experience
Date: Friday, December 1 – Sunday, January 7, 2023. Nightly 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Throughout Georgetown Commercial Districts
Cost: FREE!

Set against the historic backdrop of DC’s oldest neighborhood, Georgetown GLOW is the region’s only free curated outdoor public light art experience. The popular holiday celebration will feature national and international artists and their commissioned works, on display at outdoor locations throughout Georgetown. In addition to the light art installations, GLOW programming will include more than 30 walking tours, a special shopping night, and much more!

District's Holiday Boat Parade
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023, 6:00-9:00 pm.
Location: District Wharf. 760 Maine Ave. SW.
Cost: FREE!

Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. This year’s parade will be supporting the Washington Area Fuel Fund. Get into the spirit with ornament decorating by the Recreation Pier. Roast s'mores at the Camp Wharf at the Firepit and visit the lighted 45ft Christmas tree. Skate at the Wharf Ice Rink on the Transit Pier, bring your camera for pictures with Santa, and more!

Winter Festival
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Rain date Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Location: National Arboretum. 2400 R Street NE.
Cost: FREE! Registration is encouraged but not required.

Shop from local vendors and enjoy free holiday-themed activities at the Winter Festival Holiday Market. There will be vendors who specialize in jewelry, home goods, gardening accessories, food, drink, and more including a Christmas tree sale. While at the event, explore the Gotelli Conifer Collection, Camellia Collection, and National Bonsai & Penjing Museum which offer spectacular things to see during the winter months.

Downtown Holiday Market
Date: Thru December 23, 2023, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm. Daily (Closed Thanksgiving Day and 12/4)
Location: F Street between 7th and 9th Streets NW.
Cost: FREE!

Kick off the holiday season at DC’s beloved outdoor shopping village. The market supports small businesses across the region, welcoming shoppers for a safe, secure, and enhanced shopping experience. This year’s retail lineup will feature more than 70 exhibitors including Black-owned and minority-owned businesses, local food vendors, and live entertainment.

Yoga Under the Stars (GW)
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023. 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Location: City View Room. 1957 E Street NW, Top Floor
Cost: FREE! RSVP to the Event.

Join GW Campus Recreation and the Health Promotion & Education office for a yoga class in the City View Room! Often considered GW's best view of DC, the City View Room is an incredible place to prioritize yourself and your body during finals. All attendees will be entered to win a raffle prize. This class will be accessible to all levels.

In the Spirit of Kwanzaa: Every Girl Has a Story
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2023. 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. Sunday, December 17, 2023. 4:00 pm.
Location: Dance Place. 3225 8th Street NE.
Tickets: Students $20 (General Admission $30, Seniors $25)

Celebrate Kwanzaa and the Black experience through the eyes of the young women of Coyaba Dance Theater. Along with Coyaba’s signature live drumming and dance, various stories will be told that honor and highlight the Seven Principles of the Nquzo Saba: Umoja, Kujichagulia, Ujima, Ujamaa, Nia, Kuumba, and Imani. In the Spirit of Kwanzaa is a holiday festival of heritage and Black culture filled with love, excitement, and tradition.

2023 Annual Hanukkah Party
Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023. 6:30 – 9:00 pm.
Location: National Museum of American Jewish Military History. 1811 R Street, NW.
Tickets: FREE! Tickets Required.

Join the Annual Hanukkah Party for latkes, jelly doughnuts, gelt and song! Explore the museum while you eat, play games and sing. Learn about the ways Jews in the American military have continued the tradition of the Maccabees. Tour the museum at 6:00 before the party begins at 6:30. Bring your own Hanukkah menorah for a group lighting. They will also be collecting winter clothing to benefit homeless veterans. This event is co-sponsored by Jewish Study Center

The Peace and Carol Ringers
Date: Saturday, December 30, 2023. 6:00 pm.
Location: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
Cost: FREE! Seating is first come, first served. Limited number of advanced registrations available on a rolling basis.

Under the direction of Tamara Freeman, the Peace and Carol Ringers will perform Songs of the Season. The program will include a variety of sacred and secular music performed on seven octaves of handbells, chimes, and an assortment of other percussion instruments.