Holiday Events and Things to Do In Southwest DC

Season’s Greetings is on display at the U.S. Botanic Garden. Courtesy of Devin Dotson, U.S. Botanic Garden By Southwester Staff Whether you’re entertaining visiting friends and family or enjoying a quiet staycation in the neighborhood, Southwest is brimming with holiday cheer. For special events, menus, parties and celebrations, reach out […]

Southwest Pod of Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid Brimming with Gratitude after Thanksgiving Food Drives

By Regina Mazur  As we bid farewell to 2023, the Southwest (SW) Pod of Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid (SYC/W6MA) pauses to reflect on yet another year of effectively delivering vital resources to Black and Brown residents in Southwest DC who may face barriers in accessing them. We extend […]

Enchant Christmas Returns to Nats Park

Enchant village. Courtesy of Enchant By Mike Goodman The world’s largest Christmas light maze and village, Enchant, is returning to DC for a fourth year, filling Nationals Park with millions of lights from November 24 through December 31. The holiday spectacular returns with an all-new maze adventure, Reindeer Games. Tickets are […]

Arena Stage Rings in Holidays with Step Afrika!

By Sheila Wickouski From December 9-18, Arena Stage will host a festive, family friendly production called Step Afrika!’s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show.  Founded in 1994 by C. Brian Williams, Step Afrika! is the first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping. Step Afrika! blends percussive dance styles practiced […]