Get the ultimate guide to the 2025 holiday season in Washington DC. Find the best holiday markets, light displays, festive pop-up bars, hotel lobbies, and fun things to do.
Washington DC’s Stages Are Set for a Blockbuster Season!
Washington DC’s 2025-2026 theater season is here! Get dates and highlights for the best DC shows, from Broadway hits at the Kennedy Center to new plays at Woolly Mammoth and Arena Stage, and classics at the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Find ticket info and see what’s on stage in DC.
A Taste of Southern Brazil is Coming to Rockville!
Terra Gaucha, a traditional Brazilian steakhouse, is opening a new location in Rockville, MD, at the Twinbrook Quarter. This new restaurant will offer a full churrasco experience with tableside-carved meats and a gourmet salad bar. Opening December 2025.
Navy Yard Scores a “Mouthwatering” New Taqueria
Discover Taquería Xochi, Navy Yard’s “mouthwatering” new Mexican restaurant from female founders Chef Teresa Padilla and Geraldine Mendoza.
DC Has a New Must-Visit Brewery East of the River
Get the details on the new Atlas Bridge District Brewery & Tap Room in Ward 8. Find info on the solar-powered brewery, Andy’s Pizza, and tap room hours for the new location in Southeast DC, just a 5-minute walk from the Anacostia Metro.
A Landmark Capitol Hill Hotel Is Getting a Total Transformation
The Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill hotel is undergoing a comprehensive renovation from Oct 2025 to Apr 2026, managed by Rebel Hotel Company. The project includes redesigned guest rooms, new dining like Union Grounds Coffee Shop and Bistro 525, and upgraded wellness and meeting spaces, all near Union Station and the U.S. Capitol.
You Need to Try This Legitimate Thai Restaurant in Georgetown
Find authentic Thai street food in Washington DC at Rimtang in Georgetown. From savory Papaya Salad Ee-Sahn and classic Pad Thai to rich Panang Curry, this new spot from the owner of Kyojin Sushi serves fresh, high-quality dishes run by Chef Peter Kannasute and his mother, ‘Mama’ Prapit, who brings flavors from Bangkok.
DC Has a New Must-See ‘Wicked’ Experience with LEGOs and Tea
Experience the new Wicked Witches Afternoon Tea at The Darcy in DC. See an epic 13,000-piece LEGO Emerald City and enjoy themed sandwiches at one of DC’s best afternoon teas.
The DowntownDC Holiday Market is Coming Soon!
Get all the details on the 2025 DowntownDC Holiday Market. Find hours, locations, and a full list of the 115+ local vendors, 15 food stalls like Daikaya and Carmine’s, and festive activations like the Dirty Habit Winter Chalet.
Arlington is Getting a New “Feel-Good” Cafe Spot
Life Alive Organic Café opens its first Virginia location in Ballston, Arlington, on November 12th. The new cafe at 818 N. Quincy St. will offer healthy grain bowls, salads, smoothies, and espresso, plus opening day giveaways for the first 100 guests.
College Park is Getting DC’s Biggest New Food Spot
Wonder, the popular DC-area food platform, opens its first Maryland location in College Park. Get meals from Bobby Flay, José Andrés, and Marcus Samuelsson in one order. Wonder College Park offers dine-in, pickup, and free delivery.
DC Neighbors in Need Get a Major Thanksgiving Assist from Giant Food!
Giant Food, the D.C. United Foundation, and local D.C. chefs are giving away 1,000 free Thanksgiving meal kits to furloughed federal workers and SNAP recipients. Sign-ups begin Nov. 7 for the Nov. 25 pickup.
DMV Restaurants Honor Veterans with 2025 Deals
Find the best Veterans Day 2025 free meals and military discounts in the DMV. See the full list of Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia restaurants honoring service members, including Fogo de Chão, Founding Farmers, Le Diplomate, and more.
Washington DC’s Most Stunning Event Hall is Hidden in Plain Sight
A review of a Washington DC event at the National Academy of Sciences Building. Highlighting the stunning mosaic dome, the venue’s amenities near the Lincoln Memorial, and the Arthur S. Flemming Awards during Native American Heritage Month.
Georgetown’s Hotel Scene is Changing Fast!
Washington DC’s Georgetown neighborhood is experiencing a major hospitality boom. See the new construction for the CitizenM Hotel on Water Street, the plans for José Andrés’ first-ever hotel, The Bazaar House, and the transformation of the West Heating Plant into Four Seasons Private Residences.