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The holiday season is upon us, so check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb's December Calendar to discover various innovative and affordable activities.

Enchant at Nationals Park
Date: December - January 1, 2023 (Dates and hours are subject to change)
Location: 1500 South Capitol St., SE
Cost: General admissions tickets $35 with optional add-ons

Experience the spectacular immersive and interactive light display at Nats Park this holiday season. Bring your friends and family for a magical evening with over 4 million sparkling lights, their story-themed walk thru light maze, ice skating, and much more!

Ice Skating at Washington Harbour
Date: Every day thru March 12, 2023 
Time: Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00 AM-8:30 PM, Friday-Saturday: 11:00 AM-10:30 PM. Holiday hours vary.
Cost: Tickets: $10 Adults / Skate Rental: $7

Enjoy outdoor winter fun! The Washington Harbour Ice Rink transforms its picturesque fountain and is open for recreational skating every day. Be sure to check out skating lessons from their Fireworks Skating Academy.

The District’s Holiday Boat Parade
Date: December 3, 2022.
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Location: District Pier - 101 District Square SW

Head to the DC pier for the 30th Anniversary of the District’s Holiday Boat Parade. Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel. Get into the spirit with holiday ornament decorating, family photos with Santa, and live music under their lighted Christmas tree.

St. Nicolas Holiday Market - Holiday Open House
Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Time: 4:00-8:00 PM
Location: Goethe-Institut Washington. 1377 R Street NW

Shine your shoes for St. Nicolas at the Goethe-Institut Washington. Browse stands filled with holiday pastries, German-inspired food, local art or enjoy the taste and smell of mulled wine while you learn more about German holiday traditions. Help perfect their Logan Circle Holiday Lights installation, craft your own ornaments or join the holiday karaoke for some jolly tunes.

Find more information on all activities on Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s December calendar!

Summer is here, so check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb's November Calendar to discover various innovative and affordable activities.

Movie Night at President Lincoln’s Cottage
Date: Friday, November 4, 2022
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: President Lincoln's Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Road Northwest
Cost: Free

Come and enjoy a free screening of the movie Inside Out on the lawn of President Lincoln’s Cottage.

National Parks Offer Free Admission on Veteran’s Day
Date: November 11, 2022

Enjoy Veteran’s Day at your favorite national park the entrance fee is free. The free days do not cover amenities or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.

America’s Trot for Hunger

Date: November 24, 2022, Thanksgiving Morning
Time: Race morning check-in begins at 8:00am, The 5K wave begins at 9:40am
Location: Freedom Plaza, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Cost: Individual Registration: In-Person 5K ($65), Virtual 5K ($45) (Save $20 with Code: Turkey20)

This Thanksgiving, be part of a time-honored DC tradition—SOME's 21st Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger 5K. As the largest and only DC-based Trot in the region, we are excited for our community to join us.

The 18th Annual Downtown Holiday Market

Date: November 18th - December 23rd: 12:00pm - 8:00pm Daily
Location: F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets NW Entrance is outside the National Portrait Gallery and Smithsonian American Art Museum(Closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th & Monday, December 5th)

Get a head start on your holiday shopping this year. Washington DC’s outdoor shopping village, kicks off the holiday season Friday, November 18th. The beloved outdoor market continues to support small businesses and entrepreneurs across the region, welcoming shoppers for a safe, secure, and enhanced shopping experience in the heart of Washington, DC.

Fall is here, so check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb's October Calendar to discover various innovative and affordable activities.

TriFit (Golden Triangle DC)
Date: Every Tuesday & Wednesday, October 4th - 26th
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Farragut Square
Cost: Free
Class sizes are limited. Registration and a signed waiver are required for each class. Walkups are permitted if space allows.

Grab your mat and water bottle and make TriFit your healthy happy hour! Enjoy safe, fun, and free outdoor Yoga or Yoga Sculpt Bodyweight (Tuesdays with CorePower) and Pilates (Wednesdays) classes taught by certified fitness instructors. Classes are weather-dependent. Bring your yoga mat, towel, and water bottle, and wear comfortable workout clothes.

Rock the Park DC - Outdoor Music Series
Date: Saturdays in October

Time: 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Franklin Park, K to I St NW, between 13th & 14th.
Cost: Free

The new and improved Franklin Park hosts its inaugural concert series, Rock the Park DC. Presented by the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), the free, family-friendly outdoor music series features a diverse line-up of live music and DJ sets from local favorites to international headliners. This series will cover a broad spectrum of genres including jazz, soul, R&B, reggae, hip-hop, electronic, and soulful house music.

Georgetown Harvest
Date: Saturday - Sunday, October 15 - 16, 2022
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Location: 3217 P Street NW. Wisconsin Ave., O Street – Reservoir Rd.

The fall-themed Georgetown street market is back! There will be sidewalk shopping, outdoor dining, pumpkin painting, produce vendors, autumnal face painting, live music, and more! Check the website for more details.

Halloween Tour: Death Comes to Tudor Place
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022.
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Tudor Place: 1644 31st St. NW
Cost: Members: $5 | Non-member: $10 | Seniors: $5 | Student: $5

In this special Halloween tour, explore historic death and mourning traditions. Take a close look at accessories, etiquette, and science associated with mourning in the Victorian and Edwardian eras of the late 19th and early 20th century. Learn about what death looked like at Tudor Place for the people who lived and worked here.

Summer is here, so check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb's September Calendar to discover various innovative and affordable activities.

National Book Festival
Date: Saturday, September 3, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm (Doors open at 8:30 am)
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Cost: Free

“Bring Us Together” is the 22nd Annual Library of Congress National Book Festival theme. The event is free and open to the public. A selection of programs will be live streamed online and videos of all programs will be available shortly after the Festival. Attendees may expect enhanced safety and security measures when entering the Convention Center.

13th Annual DC State Fair
Date: Sunday, September 11, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Gateway DC at Saint Elizabeth’s East
                2700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SE
Cost: Free

The DC State Fair is a free showcase of the District’s creative talents and a daylong celebration of all things homegrown. Inspired by time-honored state fair traditions-growing and gardening, contests, and deep-fried foods-the DC State Fair honors the things that make the District of Columbia unique.

GW George Washington University Day at the Nationals Park
Date: College Day Series, Sunday, September 18, 2022
Time: The game starts at 1:35 pm
Location: Nationals Park
Cost: Tickets $33 - $81

Cheer on the Nationals as they take on the Miami Marlins at GW Day! Full information regarding the game and hat pick-up will be emailed to all special ticket event buyers 24 hours prior to the game. Don’t miss this special game day opportunity.

Van Ness Main Street’s Art All Night 2022
Date: Friday, September 23, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Van Ness Main Street
                4340 Connecticut Ave., NW
Cost: Free

Mayor Muriel Bowser presents Art All Night, an evening filled with local music, dance, film, art, and community all along Connecticut Ave in Van Ness, Forest Hills, and Wakefield. The Pop-Up Market & Gallery will host over 30 vendors and artists. There you’ll find an interactive mural painting for the community.

Summer is here, so check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb's August Calendar to discover various innovative and affordable activities.

Sunday Serenity Yoga
Date: Every Sunday in August
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Dumbarton House, 2715 Q Street, NW
Cost: $5.00 (Suggested donation for the instructor)

Join local yoga instructors for our 8th annual summer Sunday yoga series at Dumbarton House. Enjoy our serene outdoor space for this 60-minute all-levels class that should be fun and challenging for both experienced yogis and yoga skeptics alike! Attendees should bring their own mat and must complete a waiver to participate.

Classes will be canceled if rain is in the forecast at or after 8:00 am the morning of class. Rain cancellations can be confirmed on Dumbarton House’s Social Media Pages (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) @DumbartonHouse

Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week
Date: August 15-21, 2022, Participating Restaurants throughout the DMV
Price: $25 lunch/brunch and $40/$55 dinner

Summer Restaurant Week has returned!  Now is the perfect time to consider trying a new restaurant or revisiting an old favorite. With many choices, affordable menus, and take-out options offered throughout the region, this is a great time to support new and celebrated local restaurants.

Dance Sanctuaries
Date: August 20th & 27th, 2022
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Kennedy Center REACH Campus
Cost: Free

Join the free movement-based classes on select Saturdays at the REACH. Dancers are invited for one-hour structured classes & an optional Open House Hour. The goal of Dance Sanctuaries is to create space for communities of targeted styles and cultures with the intention of building a community environment for new to advanced movers.

Summer is here, so check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb's July Calendar to discover various innovative and affordable activities.

National Independence Day Parade
Date: Monday, July 4, 2022. 11:45 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Constitution Avenue, from 7th to 17th Street
Cost: Free

Celebrate the 4th of July by attending the Annual Independence Day parade. There will be a whole range of festive activities. Have a blast celebrating America’s birthday!

Friday Night Dancing: Swing Dance
Date: July 8, 2022, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Transit Pier, 970 Wharf St., SE
Cost: Free

The Transit Pier holds free-themed dance nights on the second Friday for the months of June, July, and August. Professional dancers will be on hand to help you learn dance moves. Enjoy a night of dancing and cocktails.

Fitness in the Park
Date: Saturdays starting July 9th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., SE
Cost: Free

Sport & Health and Barracks Row Main Street have teamed together to offer Fitness in the Parks - a series of FREE outdoor fitness classes designed to encourage physical activity and healthy lifestyles for all fitness levels. The community can join all summer long at parks for fun classes like Zumba, yoga, Pilates, kickboxing, and more. Classes
maybe canceled due to inclement weather or wet grounds.

Jane Austen Film Festival
Date: Wednesdays starting July 13. 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: Dumbarton House. 2715 Q St NW. Limited capacity.
Cost: Tickets $10. Purchase tickets in advance.

Welcome back for the 11th year of Jane Austen at Dumbarton House! Grab a blanket, your date, friends, or family, and enjoy Jane Austen’s timeless love stories under the stars in our beautiful historic garden.

~ July 13th – Sense and Sensibility (1995)
~ July 20th – Mansfield Park (1999)
~ July 27th – Pride and Prejudice (2005)

Spring is here, so check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb's May Calendar to discover a variety of innovative and affordable activities.

GW Breakfast Break (GW Students Only)
Day 1: Monday, May 2, 2022 9:00 am
Day 2: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 9:00 am
Location: University Student Center, First Floor - Great Hall

Kick off the first couple days of final exams with a breakfast snack! Join us for an assortment of free breakfast items while supplies last!

Running of the Chihuahuas
Date: May 7, 2022
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: District Pier at the Wharf - 760 Maine Avenue, SW
Cost: Free

DC’s funniest Cinco de Mayo celebration returns for a day of fun and festivities. Celebrate the 10th Annual Running of the Chihuahuas! The day will include cold Pacifico beer, live music, family fun, and of course, the races! The highlight of the afternoon, the races features over 90 Chihuahuas racing in groups of eight on a sixty foot “race track.” ALL race proceeds benefit Rural Dog Rescue. Don’t have a Chihuahua? You can still take part in the excitement with the all-breed contest for best dressed dog! There will also be giveaways from DC’s pet friendly businesses. This is a family and dog-friendly, admission-free event.

Dance Classes with the Washington Ballet
Date: Spring Classes available through May 31, 2022
Location: In-Studio classes take place at Cathedral Commons (3308 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 2nd floor)
Cost: Online Classes $13 / In-Studio Classes: $20 Located in the heart of DC, the National Museum of Women in the

Arts brings recognition to the achievements of women artists of all periods and nationalities. Their collection features more than 5,500 works from the 16th century to today created by more than 1,000 artists.

Washington DC Dragon Boat Festival
Date: May 21, 2022 (Rain Date June 18, 2022)
Location: Thompsons Boat Center, 2900 Virginia Ave NW.
Cost: Free

After a couple of crazy years, the festival is returning this spring for the 19th DC Dragon Boat Festival. Get out on the water to watch a great race with cultural activities. Plans are currently being finalized for the 2022 DC Dragon Boat Festival.

Find more information and a complete list of activities checkout the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb May calendar!

The new year is here! Let’s enjoy these healthy and fun festivities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s April Study Break Guide.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
Date: Saturday, April 9, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Constitution Avenue NW, between 7th and 17th Streets
Cost: $25-$30

The energy-filled parade runs for 10 blocks along Constitution Ave. Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the Festival! Portions of the parade are free for the public to view along the route and are first-come, first-serve. Tickets are available for reserved grandstand seating in the performance areas of the parade.

Moonshot Studio Workshops: Celebrating the More-than-Human World
Date: Creative Workshops through May 8, 2022
Location: Kennedy Center Moonshot Studio
Cost: Free

Join the Moonshot Studio for a series of activities that uplift the magic and wisdom of the landforms, animals, plants, and other living organisms who share this beautiful planet. Workshops include Love Letters to the Land, Critter Collage, other drop-in activities, and Moonshot activities you can do at home. *Registration for a given date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Monday for the subsequent weekend.

National Park Week
Date: April 16-24, 2022
Cost: Enjoy FREE entrance day on April 16th.

During the presidentially proclaimed National Park Week, join with the National Park Foundation to celebrate America’s treasures. National Park Week is a time to explore amazing places, discover stories of history and culture, help out, and find your park. Parks across the country will host a variety of special programs, events, and digital experiences. Entrance fees are waived on April 16 to kick off National Park Week and encourage everyone to enjoy their national parks

GW Electronic & Computer Music Outdoor Concert
Location: Kogan Plaza 2121 H Street, NW
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022. 
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Register to attend. FREE!

The students of Electronic & Computer Music perform outdoor on Kogan Plaza.MASKS ARE REQUIRED - All visitors must attest to being vaccinated or negative Covid testing in the last 72 hours.

The new year is here! Let’s enjoy these healthy and fun festivities from Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb’s March Study Break Guide.

GW Learn Argentine Tango for Free
Date: Fridays in March
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Mitchell Residence Hall
514 19th Street, (7-11 entrance)

The GW Argentine Tango Club offers dance classes and social dances which provide an excellent opportunity for interaction between all members of the community and a means of escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. No experience or partners are required. Tango classes offer workshops of musicality and cultural lessons about tango to promote diversity and cultural exchange.

National Academy of Sciences Building (NAS) Exhibitions
Date: Wednesdays in March
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: National Academy of Sciences
2100 C St NW
Washington, DC 20418
Cost: Free

Walking distance from GW campus, visit the NAS while you can. Although the NAS Building is closed to the public, you can reserve a ticket to visit the building and see the special exhibitions on view. Current exhibitions include:
- James Balog: Photography of the Anthropocene (through May 2, 2022)
- Mathemalchemy (through June 13, 2022)
- Progress was Neither Swift Nor Easy: Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine (ongoing)

Blossom Kite Festival
Date: Saturday, March 26, 2022. Rain date: March 27, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Locations: Washington Monument Grounds & Featured Parks around the DC area
Virtually: learn how to make and fly kites with virtual workshops

The Blossom Kite Festival is a long-standing DC tradition encouraging attendees of all ages to fly kites among the cherry blossom trees. The iconic outdoor event is fun, free, and open to the public. This year will feature both virtual and in-person options so that you can fly your kite from your favorite neighborhood park or anywhere across the globe.

Open Rehearsal: American Ballet Theatre
Location: Kennedy Center Opera House
Date: Thursday, March 31, 2022
Time: 1:30 pm
Cost: $15 Tickets

Join dance scholars for an insider’s look at the visiting ballet company as they prepare onstage for the performance. Dance scholars provide informational commentary, via wireless headsets, about the choreography, dancers, and history of the form as the companies rehearse on stage. A headset is included with the ticket and distributed before the rehearsal at the Assisted Listening Device Booth in the Hall of States. The seating location is at the discretion of the company.

For more exciting activities check out the Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb March Calendar.