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Explore Hillwood's twenty-five acres of landscaped gardens and lush natural woodlands with your four-legged friend, while enjoying activities such as a costume contest and "yappy hour." Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/spooky-pooch-howl-o-ween-celebration
Get ready for the 2019 Halloween Spooktacular/Fall Fest at Forest Hills Playground – 10am to noon on Saturday, November 2. Abracadabra Alex will add a touch of magic. The Spooktacular is also a Friends of Forest Hills Playground fundraiser. Proceeds from the Spooktacular bake sale go toward park events like this one and improvements like the […]
Taste the wines that the crew at Calvert Woodley have named their "CW Staff Selections." Learn more and buy tickets at https://www.calvertwoodley.com/events/i4288731a4
An afternoon tea tasting with Vintage Glam Tea Party at the new Nicole Crowder Furniture and Design Pop-Up in Van Ness. Enjoy specialty teas, petite sweets, conversation and discovering fabulous finds at the popup. The event is free and kid friendly. Vintage Glam Tea Party is located at 137 Kennedy Street, NW. Learn more: http://www.vintageglamteapartydc.com […]
As part of the Embassy Series, the Embassy of Slovakia presents their Holiday Gala Concert With the New York Virtuosi Strings. Enjoy great music, cuisine and celebration with many fine artists. Learn more and buy tickets at http://www.embassyseries.org/performances/gala-holiday-concert-with-the-new-york-virtuosi-strings/
Van Ness Main Street brings holiday pop-up shopping to its Van Ness storefront for a fourth year. Shop from 20 local creative makers while enjoying other activities. Friday: An evening […]
La Chandeleur, also known as Crêpe Day, marks the halfway point between winter and spring. In France, families celebrate by eating crêpes, which are round and golden like the springtime sun. Hillwood invites families to celebrate this holiday in festive French fashion. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/cr%C3%AApe-day-celebrate-la-chandeleur
The Upper Northwest Knitters meet at the Cleveland Park and Tenleytown Libraries. It's free to all comers - and the organizers bring supplies so people new to the craft can […]
The Upper Northwest Knitters meetups at the Cleveland Park and Tenleytown Libraries are cancelled until the libraries reopen in April. It's free to all comers - and the organizers bring […]
The Upper Northwest Knitters meetups at the Cleveland Park and Tenleytown Libraries are cancelled until the libraries reopen in April. It's free to all comers - and the organizers bring supplies so people new to the craft can try it out. More information at maryknit.com and read more about the Upper Northwest Knitters here.
Van Ness Main Street has postponed this event. Join Van Ness Main Street for VNLive's Night in the Park with Nashville's Molly Murphy. This event will be held virtually or live... stay tuned! Join us on the patio at Park Van Ness for an evening under the stars, overlooking Soapstone Valley as we enjoy delicious […]
Inspired by Marjorie Post’s affection for dogs and the memorial dog cemetery she created at her home, Hillwood is hosting its annual howl-o-ween celebration online. Learn more at https://www.hillwoodmuseum.org/events/spooky-pooch-virtual-costume-contest
Celebrate the Heart of Van Ness Main Street during National Small Business Month! Stroll the avenue and enjoy food and drink specials at participating businesses. Along the way, take part […]
Join Rock Creek Park and Rock Creek Conservancy for a morning of fun and activities on Beach Drive! Music and themed activities will bring the Rock Creek community together to […]
Incoming Murch pre-K and Kindergarten students and their grownups are invited to these get-to-know-you playdates before classes begin. They'll take place at the early childhood playground outside the school's main entrance. More information: https://murchschool.org/pre-k-and-kindergarten-playdates-2/ Pre-K Playdates Saturday, August 21 from 9 AM – 11 AM Sunday, August 29 from 10 AM – noon Kindergarten Playdates […]