Test Spend an evening with the DC State Fair leaders assembling and baking your very own pie to take home. Celebrate the holiday season and support the DC State Fair in a sweet way with a pie workshop led by Maggie Downing, president of the DC State Fair Board of Directors and 2019 Blue Ribbon Winner! You don't want to miss this hands-on experience that includes demonstrations and guided skill-building to decorate your own pie. We will provide drinks and snacks and everyone gets to take their freshly baked apple or berry pie home to enjoy. Hone those pie baking skills just in time for Thanksgiving! To register, click here.

Northside Social in Clarendon is hosting a Thanksgiving-inspired Sip & Bloom from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.! You will have the opportunity to create their own petite floral arrangement while taking a moment to reflect on what they’re grateful for this year. Tickets $40 per person and include a drink, fresh flowers, a vase, and a gratitude card. Specialty wine bottles available for purchase. More info/tickets.

Mark It! Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, and the countdown to turkey is officially on. Whether you’re hosting the whole family, throwing a Friendsgiving for your favorite people or happily handing the oven mitts to someone else this year, the DMV’s restaurants and bakeries have you covered. Book a table and let the pros do the cooking, carving and (best of all) the dishes. Rather eat at home? Pick up a complete feast to go, from the bird to every last side, and take all the credit. Friendsgiving potluck? Show up with a pie and you’ll be invited back every year. Many of these sell out fast and preorder deadlines come sooner than you think, so don’t wait. Here’s where to dine in, carry out and grab the pie this Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving.

Since 2022, Two MICHELIN-starred Jônt has been a Krug Ambassador, and the team is thrilled to offer a super exclusive lunch pairing with two titans in the industry- Petrossian Caviar and Krug Champagne, one of THE houses of record in France. You will be treated to a caviar and Krug progression. Reservations!

Inca Social will host MADE IN PERÚ, a Peruvian culinary and cocktail celebration featuring more than eight guest chefs from Peru, Panama, Maryland, and Virginia. You can enjoy unlimited Peruvian bites, live cooking demonstrations, chef meet-and-greets, Peruvian dancing, a DJ and specialty cocktails. Tickets start at $75 for unlimited bites or $120 with a drink package.

Celebrate 13 years of Iron Gate with an all-inclusive evening of Greek and Southern Italian cuisine, rare wines, specialty cocktails, and more. Tickets are $95 per person and include full access to the culinary tasting stations, a glass of welcome bubbly, and two beverage pours. Tickets here.

The holiday season comes alive at Village at Leesburg as the shopping, dining and entertainment destination welcomes families and friends to its annual Tree Lighting Festival from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. The celebration features holiday entertainment, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, family-friendly activities, and the illumination of the Village’s Christmas tree. 

Jane Jane, a RAMMY Award winner for Cocktail Program of the Year, will welcome nationally acclaimed Denver cocktail bar Lady Jane, a 2026 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Bar and a 2026 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards National Top 10 nominee for Best U.S. Bar Team and Regional Top 10 honoree for Best U.S. Cocktail Bar. The two celebrated teams will join forces for the inaugural "Janesgiving," a one-night-only cocktail collaboration celebrating great drinks, good company, and genuine hospitality. From 9:00 p.m., the evening will feature a collaborative cocktail menu, plenty of Wild Turkey bourbon, and a little friendly mischief as the two bar teams kick off the holiday season together. Presented with support from Campari, Wild Turkey, and Maison Perrier, Janesgiving will bring Lady Jane's Denver hospitality to the nation's capital for an evening celebrating the friendships and connections that make the hospitality industry special. For one night, the two teams will share the bar, each contributing to a special menu highlighting their individual styles and approaches to mixology. You can also look forward to a collaborative Friendsgiving shooter, exclusive Janesgiving merchandise, and a lively atmosphere that brings together DC's bartenders, beverage professionals, industry friends, and cocktail enthusiasts. First come, first serve!

Join The Mosaic District from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. to welcome the arrival of the holiday season with a merry and bright tree lighting filled with musical and dance performances all evening. Bring your family and friends to see Santa’s grand entrance as he spreads holiday cheer. You can meet and greet Santa in the Target lobby after the tree lighting ceremony. 

Kick off the holiday season with the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan at Mosaic from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.! In partnership with Angelika Film Center, experience a stop on the Caravan’s nationwide tour, complete with family-friendly fun and plenty of Coca-Cola cheer. Catch Elf on the big screen, enjoy kids activities and face painting, send a letter to Santa and soak up all the festive fun!