For one day only, catch the greatest rock and roll (sommeliers) in the very world, Maxwell Park’s Brent and Kevin, as they walk you through a soil type of wealth and taste. Tickets cost $60 per person.

At 4:00 p.m., beer lovers can celebrate a rare treat as ChurchKey and Shelter at The Roost host a mini pop-up can release featuring Fidens Brewing Company. This exclusive event offers a super limited quantity of Fidens cans, with 4-packs of two special releases available for purchase. This dual drop promises an exciting opportunity for D.C.’s craft beer fans to get their hands on some of Fidens’ most sought-after brews.

Did you hear us people?! We are here to tell you that Thanksgiving is less than a month away. Can you believe it? Keep your jaw on the ground, cause you're gonna need to open wide in order to handle all the deliciousness that area restaurants, caterers, and makers are serving up for this year's holiday feast (and feasting). Going out or staying in, you know the drill, as we receive more menus and ways to enjoy the holiday, we will share it here with you here!

On Friday, December 5th, 2025 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., internationally acclaimed chef, television personality, and food icon Chef Daniel Green brings his world of vibrant flavors and cross-cultural inspiration to Sisters Tysons for an extraordinary pop-up event celebrating the launch of his new cookbook, Take Home Thailand. This collaborative pop-up on features six signature Thai dishes created by Chef Daniel Green and Chef France Trungchitman, Chef de Cuisine at Sisters Tyson, and the tasting menu will be available every Friday in December.A Triple Celebration: This exclusive event falls on a highly auspicious date. December 5th is Thai National Day and Thai Father's Day (commemorating the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej), and it also marks the First Anniversary of Sisters Tysons - a flagship location. This convergence makes the launch of Take Home Thailand a truly meaningful celebration of Thai culture, community, and culinary excellence.This event costs $130.00 per person. Reservations are available HERE. 

On December 3rd from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., enjoy a one-day market with 21 local makers, live holiday choir, cocoa & cider, and the stunning Singing Tree activation; join in for a magical afternoon at Welburn Square!Experience the enchanting Singing Tree activation with festive live music and continuous performances by the Arlington Children’s Chorus from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Shop from local makers, snap holiday photos, and warm up with complimentary hot cocoa & spiced cider (while supplies last).It’s the perfect community celebration to kick off the holiday season! This event is free and open to all. For more information, click HERE.

Celebrate Plaid Friday, Alexandria’s alternative to Black Friday, where shoppers find huge deals while supporting the local business community. Taking place the day after Thanksgiving on November 28th, Plaid Friday in Alexandria began in 2009 as a way to highlight Alexandria’s vibrant independent retail scene, by offering discounts that compete with big box deals on Black Friday.The name “Plaid Friday” comes from the idea of weaving together many small businesses to create one creative fabric that reflects the diversity of Alexandria. This year, more than 50 locally owned boutiques and shops will offer huge deals and unique finds to kick off the holiday season.Some shops will open at 6:00 a.m., giving early shoppers a chance to score the best deals and have the most selection to choose from.To plan your visit and see the full list of participating businesses, click HERE. 

Arepa Zone College Park is thrilled to announce an exclusive cocktail pop-up event on Saturday, December 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., bringing together two of the region’s most exciting bar talents: José Cox, a renowned clarification expert who has been crafting cocktails across the D.C. area for years and leading innovative bar programs throughout the city, and Jonathan Henríquez, known for his work at Michelin-starred Masseria.The evening will feature a menu of inventive cocktails inspired by Ernest Shackleton’s legendary Antarctic expedition—a story of courage, curiosity, and discovery. Guests can expect a night where science meets storytelling, and where bold creativity and technique push the boundaries of classic cocktail craftsmanship.Tickets cost $12.51; available for purchase HERE. 

The City invites the community to join the mayor and a host of holiday friends at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 22nd, at 6:00 p.m. in Market Square. Admission is free, and the event will occur rain or shine. Tree Lighting is expected to occur sometime between 6:40 and 6:55 p.m. following the arrival of Santa by way of the King Street Trolley. Then, after 7:00 p.m., enjoy the start of the holiday season with music and merriment while Santa and Mrs. Claus walk the Square and visit with families until 8:00 p.m.For more information, click HERE.

Alexandria was founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants and was named after Scotsman John Alexander who owned the land that became Alexandria. Today, the city continues celebrating its heritage with the iconic Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on Saturday, December 6th, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. Dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans parade through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands, as well as terriers and hounds, community groups and more.This event is free and open to all. More information can be found HERE.

Cousins Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper, co-authors of Russ and Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing, are fourth-generation co-owners of Russ & Daughters and were both featured in the award-winning documentary, The Sturgeon Queens. They will be hosting a talk at Sixth and I about their new cookbook on December 1st at 7:00 p.m.They’ll be in conversation with Daniel Pink, the author of seven bestselling books about business, work, creativity, and behavior, including The Power of Regret, A Whole New Mind, and When, as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. His favorite item on the Russ & Daughters menu? Borscht.Tickets for this event start at $12.00, available HERE.