Kick off the holidays with ideas, advice, and plenty of seasonal cheer! Join for an informative, interactive Holiday Tips & Tricks Zoom from 3:00 - 4:30pm. They lined up a talented group who will share quick, clever tips to help you plan the perfect party, no matter what - and how! - you're celebrating.Featured Presenters:Leslie Frelow, The Wine ConciergeMel Gold, SSP AmericaKeema Johnson, Keep it TastefulCary Kelly, Cary in the KitchenAmanda Richardson, Amanda Loren StudiosShani Whisonant, Begin with ButterThis inviting session will offer new ideas and approaches to holiday celebrations and will give you the opportunity to connect with fellow Dames. Whether you're hosting, contributing a dish or drinks, or seeking inspiration, there's something here for everyone.

Inspired by Beaujolais Nouveau Day, celebrate the first taste of the 2026 vintage at Loew Vineayrds Nouveau Release Party. Vertical Nouveau tastings, locally curated bites, and demonstrations on how their most popular wines are made. 

From 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., bring your little ghouls and goblins to historic Old Town Alexandria for tricks and treats from 29 spots. 

Join Executive Chef Massimo Vicidomini for a multi-course menu showcasing exceptional cuts of Westholme wagyu and the craftsmanship that defines them. 

Join St. Anselm for their annual pumpkin carving contest! Ticket includes a seasonal spiked cider, a pumpkin and some carving tools. Winner of the pumpkin carving contest get a $100 gift card! There will be fun prizes for second and third place as well. Tickets cost $20 per person. To purchase a ticket, click here.

Join for a Wine Dinner at Opal featuring Antonin Rodet (Burgandy, France). There will be 5 Courses with 5 Wine Pairings. Tickets cost $129 per person. To purchase a ticket, click here.

This Día de los Muertos, join El Presidente for an evening honoring those we love, past and present. Inspired by the Japanese art of omakase, their chefs will guide you through five courses rooted in Mexican tradition, each one a tribute to the flavors and memories that bring us together. Raise a glass to the living and the dearly departed. To elevate your experience, add our curated beverage pairing, available in both spirited and spirit-free selections.to purchase a ticket, click here.

Test DC Diwali is back! Come join Karravaan as they celebrate Diwali bigger, bolder, louder, and in fashionable style. The South Asian Community continues to take up space in DC, so let’s celebrate their wins with Silk Road inspired cuisine, beats by DJ Vicious, South Asian run small businesses, and a whole lot of South Asian fam! Special appearance from award-winning stand up comedian Badar Tareen with more special guests TBA. To purchase a ticket, click here.

Amparo Fondita is opening their doors for a special five-course coastal Mexican tasting menu that honors their contemporary roots, celebrates our past, and gives back to the community that got us here. Savor regional flavors, raise a complimentary marigold spritz to toast their anniversary, and participate in their living community ofrenda altar.

The Wildset Hotel is hosting Field & Tide, its first culinary festival, a weekend built around the food of the Chesapeake Bay. On Friday, 2025 James Beard semifinalist Michael Correll of Ruse joins Michelin-starred chefs Chris Morgan, the America’s Culinary Cup runner-up, and Gerald Addison for a four-course, family-style dinner made with produce from the hotel’s own farm, with an optional wine pairing. On Saturday, the Milk Truck Garage becomes a food fair with fresh-shucked oysters, bites from all three chefs, Bark BBQ and live music, and part of the proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Tickets here.