THINGS TO DO

12/10 – 12/13
Techsgiving Summit
Nationals Park | $300+ for an in-person pass, $50 for a virtual pass
Multi-day tech summit offering workshops, panels, & networking for industry minds shaping what’s next

12/10 + 12/17
Dirty Habit Holiday Movie + Lounge Series
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco’s cocktail bar will be screening movies in their courtyard Winter Chalet on 12/10 + 12/17. The event is free with RSVP & they’ll have popcorn and curated cocktails & snacks 

12/12 + 12/20
Frosted at Franklin Park
Take photos with Santa & holiday characters, see a giant ice sculpture get carved live, enjoy free hot drinks, & more at this free, family-friendly festival (6p – 7p on both days)

12/12 – 12/14
Room Service: Holiday Edition
1345 4th St NE | 4p – 7p on 12/12, 11a – 7p on 12/13 + 12/14
The design takeover of the former Motel 6 returns to Union Market, transforming each room of the hotel with festive holiday decor uniquely designed by professional teams and an outdoor popup bar 

12/13
The Battle for the Real HU
CareFirst Arena | 12p, $40+
Howard & Hampton’s rivalry continues as the men’s & women’s basketball teams go head-to-head

John Cena’s Final WWE Match
Capital One Arena | 7:30p, $
“‘You can’t see me’ wrestle anymore after this final match”  – John Cena, probably

12/14
Black Art Matters The Pop Up
1915 Rhode Island Ave NE | 1p – 7p, $18

12/17
Adults-Only Zoolights Date Night
National Zoo | 5p – 9:30p, $20
21+ outing to stroll through the holiday displays at the zoo. Ticket includes a drink 

12/20
Photos with Black Santa
Mahogany Books in National Harbor, MD | 2p – 4p, free

Procrastinator’s Holiday Market
Kraken Kourts & Skates | 10a – 3p, free

12/23
CAN I KICK IT? screening of “The Long Kiss Goodnight”
Songbyrd | 7p, free
A DJ will be spinning the soundtrack of the action movie starring Samuel L. Jackson live

12/27 – 2/9
Winter Skate Spectacular
National Building Museum | various skate times, $20
Indoor skating experience underneath featured art exhibit “The Wave”, a 55×180-foot recycled aluminum frame hanging over the museum’s Great Hall

12/31
NYE in the City
The District will come alive to close out 2025 with plenty of parties, events, & unforgettable moments – hit the jackpot at the NYE Casino Royale Gala hosted by Taye Diggs & Larenz Tate, see Moneybagg Yo live at THRōW Social, or cruise into the new year aboard the Spirit of DC  yacht. 

Stay tuned for a separate guide of NYE events!