- Holiday Movies at The Wharf hosts a 20-foot, outdoor LED screen specifically for screening holiday classics this December. You can have your own fire pit with seating for up to four people. Cantina Bambina will offer drinks and snacks and each seating will include a special stocking filled with offers and treats from vendors all over The Wharf. The lineup includes beloved flicks such as Home Alone, Elf, A Christmas Story, The Polar Express, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and many more. Seating begins 30 minutes before show time.
WHEN: Open through Dec. 31 WHERE: Transit Pier at The Wharf, 970 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 HOURS: Screenings at 2 p.m. & 6 p.m. COST: Tickets
2. Holiday Afternoon Tea at The Willard – Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 & 26
The Willard InterContinental Washington offers its wondrous holiday tradition on weekends throughout December. You can enjoy afternoon tea in the elegant Peacock Alley and on Dec. 13 and 20, the hotel will take the event to its spacious Crystal Ballroom. There will be seasonal decor, sandwiches, pastries and the beautiful sounds of a harp to accompany you as you sip on festive teas from one of DC’s most historic hotels. Standard, vegetarian, vegan and children’s menus will be offered and a 90-minute dining restriction will be applied for all reservations. Afternoon tea is also available to-go and for private groups – visit The Willard’s website for more information.
Seatings at 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. | Reserve
Willard InterContinental Washington, 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
3. Ugly Sweater Parties! This is one of the newest trends for holiday season but super fun. I love going to ugly sweater parties.
Ugly Sweater Party at the Bullpen
Midnight Brunch: Ugly Sweater Brunch: But AT NIGHT!!
4. Places to Eat on Christmas Day: There are always a few places that tend to stay open to provide the holiday drifters and nomad a place to eat. Here’s are 3 spots that will be open on Christmas Day!
- Ambar in Clarendon, Fogo de Chao in Tyson’s Corner, TTT Clarendon, Fyve at the Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City
- Not many restaurants are open in DC proper this year due to Covid-19 closure. Check out some open restaurants on my favorite site Eater.
- With COVID-19 at every turn, stay homing has been the theme for 2020. Just because you stay home doesn’t mean you have to miss out on some delicious meals from your favorite restaurant. This is called “Christmas on the Go” Check out a few of these places for a la carte Christmas menu:
- A D.C staple to the rescue, they have a takeout menu option for Christmas: Founding Farmers
- Chef Claudio Pirollo’s Palisades restaurant features a Xmas to go menu: including French staples like foie gras terrine, roasted capon with truffle potatoes, and a chestnut tart (one for $69.95, two for $39.95, four for $259.95), check out their three-course takeout menu.
I would also recommend calling your favorite restaurant to see what they offer.
5. Still in the holiday spirit after the 25th there are events throughout the city. Post-Christmas festivities:
Christmas Dinner With Chef Ola
