Boxwood Estate Winery is making Christmas in Middleburg even more magical on Saturday, December 5th, with a special holiday package combining convenient parade parking and transportation, festive activities and a three-course Italian wine dinner at the winery.Guests can park at Boxwood and take complimentary shuttles to Middleburg's popular Christmas parades and festivities from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. A coffee and hot cocoa bar adds to the holiday cheer. Return shuttles operate from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., when guests can take photos on Boxwood's holiday float before enjoying a festive family-style dinner at their own private table between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.The Italian holiday dinner features three courses accompanied by a glass of premium Boxwood Estate wine, with a choice of sparkling, white, rosé or red. A special children’s menu makes the celebration ideal for the entire family.The complete holiday package, including parking, shuttles, festivities and dinner, costs $140.00 per adult, plus fees, tax and an automatic 18% gratuity. Children’s tickets (ages 14 and under) are $29.00, plus fees, tax and an automatic 15% gratuity.Seating is limited, and the event typically sells out early. Reservations are required. To reserve spots, click here.  

Celebrity chef/talk-show host Carla Hall and former Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema return to Hill Center on December 16th at 7:00 p.m. for a conversation and they both have so much news to share! Carla has been touring the country with her new cookbook, “Carla Bakes: Sweet, Savory and From the Heart” (4 Color Books) and Tom is now the food correspondent for The Washington Sun. This time, Tom will interview Carla — turnabout from “Ask Tom (Almost) Anything” — and guests who saw them last year know their exchange will be lively and personal.The D.C./regional chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier, of which Carla has been a longtime member, will host a pre-event meet-and-greet at Hill Center with Carla and Tom at 5:30 p.m., featuring savory and sweet treats from “Carla Bakes.” East City Bookshop will be onsite to sell the cookbook and Carla will happily sign books.Tickets range in price from $15.00 – $35.00. For more information, or to reserve a spot, click here. 

The Swedish Women’s Educational Association DC Chapter (SWEA DC), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sweden, will host its annual Swedish Holiday Market on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the House of Sweden in Georgetown. Guests can experience the magic of a traditional Nordic holiday celebration featuring Scandinavian arts and crafts, Swedish glassware, books, festive treats, and live performances by Washington Spelmanslag. VIP admission is available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for $20 and includes complimentary fika and/or mulled cider, along with raffle opportunities. General admission is $15 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., with complimentary fika included. Children ages 12 and under receive free admission. The festivities will conclude with a traditional Swedish Saint Lucia Choir Procession at 5:00 p.m. on the steps of the House of Sweden, a free performance open to the public. Advance ticket purchases are encouraged, as admission is limited and all market attendees must exit the building by 4:45 p.m. Click HERE to grab your tickets.

Enjoy a two-hour walk-around tasting featuring 30 standout wines from across the country, including California, Washington, Oregon, New York, and Virginia. The experience includes bites from The Roost, expert pours across six tasting stations, and an exclusive bottle sale with discounted prices on all featured wines. Tasting sessions from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Join CityRidge DC from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. for their 5th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting! Expect an evening of holiday activities, festive treats, train rides, crafts, and photos with Santa. There will also be a performance by The Children’s Chorus of Washington. 

Tysons Corner Center will kick off the holiday season with its annual signature event from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., featuring  an evening of festive entertainment and family-friendly activities at PenFed Plaza. Sponsored by PenFed Credit Union, the event will include Santa’s grand arrival, holiday performances, a retailer market, giveaways and more. You can also enjoy PenFed’s Holiday Celebration, with complimentary candy, hot cocoa and additional giveaways. The event will take place alongside the Enchant Holiday Light Experience, sponsored by George Mason University, adding to the seasonal atmosphere. The celebration is free and open to the community.

Join Era Wine Bar for an elegant, three-course dinner featuring Viña Garcés Silva Family Vineyards. Discover the magic of Chile's Leyda Valley and gather inspiration for your holiday feasts! To purchase a ticket, click here.

Join Central Michel Richard at 7:00 p.m. for a wonderful 20th anniversary celebration featuring: Cocktail reception with open bar, Live band, Silent auction benefitting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Iconic Classic menu prepared by special Guest Chefs David Deshaies & Cedric Maupillier, $150 PER PERSON / VALET AVAILABLE. For more information and to reserve a spot, click here!

Discover how fresh, organic food is grown right in the urban heart of Arlington, VA. On this behind-the-scenes guided tour, you'll explore the Research and Development hub of Area 2 Farms. Learn more about their innovative technology and ideas that are transforming the way we grow-and move-tood. Go inside Area 2 Farms, a USDA Certified Organic indoor farm growing dozens of crop varieties using an innovative modular, rack-based system. See how the farm's patented SILO technology automatically moves crops through carefully controlled cycles of light and darkness to create an ideal growing environment. During the tour, you'll: Discover how the SILO system works, Learn how crops are selected and grown indoors, Explore plant breeding and crop-development projects, Meet expert members of the Area 2 Farms team, Enjoy a "flight" of microgreens tasting, including unique and hard-to-find varieties, and Learn about the farm's vision to “Move the farm, not the food.”Look for Rosanna's Mobile Espresso, owned by Dames Randi and Maria Milton, which will be parked next to the Farm for our event and ready to take orders before the tour begins. If you'd like to make a purchase, check out the menu ahead of time to help speed things along.Join for this unique behind-the-scenes farm experience. This event is open to Dames and the public. To register, click here!

Bar Jo hosts an exclusive Champagne takeover of fifth-generation winemaker Nicolas Bauget of the renowned Bauget-Jouette Champagne house. You will enjoy a guided tasting followed by unlimited pours of five premium Champagnes from the historic French winery, established in Épernay in 1822. The experience also includes French snacks from the Josephine kitchen, with additional wines available for purchase. Tickets $110 per person, reservations live.