The holidays are here and that means holiday shopping is in full swing. Black Friday and Cyber Monday has come and gone, but you still haven’t found that perfect gift for your loved one. Instead of worrying, head to the Downtown D.C. Holiday Market. The twelfth annual Downtown Holiday Market will bring Washingtonians the most spectacular outdoor shopping ever experienced. The market opened on Nov. 25 to offer items from over 150 regional artisans, crafters and boutique businesses. You can buy your loved one, jewelry, pottery, paintings, and textiles offered by 60 exhibitors each day. Shop for clothes, accessories, collectibles ...

Thanksgiving has passed, which means it’s time to start preparing for Christmas. You reminisce on every year that your family carried in that gigantic Christmas tree ready for you to decorate with candy canes and ornaments, but then you take a look around your small apartment and realize you don’t have the space to carry on the tradition. The holiday season is a festive and fun time for parties, special events, and of course, decorating. While having a small apartment doesn’t always make it easy to decorate at this time of year–especially with Christmas trees that take up a great ...

That special time of year is quickly approaching, which means our beloved capital will begin to set the city for the holiday spirit. Every year since 1923, Washingtonians gather near the White House for the most anticipated event of the year. Dec. 1 is the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, and it is an event you won’t want to miss! Although, the online ticket lottery is now closed, you can anticipate entering the lottery next year or hope to grab a ticket from a friend or good Samaritan and watch the ceremony on the Hallmark Channel on Dec. 5. Tune ...

Washington, D.C. is a flurry of flourishing small food and retail businesses serving every type of patron throughout the city. From food trucks to small craft stores, there’s nothing you can’t find at the local small businesses in D.C. Washingtonians appreciate their local small businesses so much that each year, they celebrate them with one big marketplace. On Nov. 26, join the DC Brau Brewing Company for their 4th Annual Made in DC Holiday Marketplace. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., visitors will get to start their holiday shopping at stalls featuring several locally-made products from local craft sellers while ...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, families and friends will gather around the table to show reverence and share a wonderful feast. Tradition is great, but even with the younger generations now getting older, new traditions must be made. While going around the table expressing your gratitude to your family is special, making a personal Thanksgiving decoration for your family can be a memory you all will cherish for generations. This year, instead of just bringing your usual Thanksgiving dish or dessert, create one of these special Thanksgiving decorations and activities to add to your family traditions: Create a “We Are ...

Washington, D.C. has some of the best craft beer at D.C.-born breweries such as Atlas Brew Works, Capitol City Brewing, DC Brau Brewing, and so many more. Washingtonian beer lovers rave about their local breweries and the delectable brews they have to offer, but we are raving about one brewing company outside of our beloved D.C. area. This month, our featured day trip is to the Lost Rhino Brewing Company in Ashburn, Va. Just a little more than a 45 minute drive from D.C., the Lost Rhino Brewing Company has a great selection of craft beer for its patrons to ...

The Newseum has always been a museum known for its focus on the First Amendment but also on free expression. On Nov. 15, they will celebrate the right to free expression in one night. Join the Newseum for their last night of Newseum Nights next week Tuesday for “Newseum Nights: Act Up!” Every moment will be spent enjoying the free of expression through dance, art and so much more. Take a look at everything that will be happening at “Newseum Nights: Act Up!” Enjoy a performance by the best all-male step team in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia-area (DMV), Dem’ ...

Fall is finally here and that means seasonal cocktails are coming to the District. Washingtonians have tried and raved about bar menus with delicious spiked hot chocolates, ciders and fall-inspired drinks to sweep us into the essence of autumn. As Brightest Young Thing had mentioned, The Gibson is one of D.C.’s cherished mainstays that is known for an ever-changing bar menu, and during this fall season they have developed a cocktail menu you can’t miss. Bar Dupont in Dupont Circle has also added a new delectable fall cocktail menu inspired by the warmth and brisk cold that autumn brings. The ...

D.C. has always been a mecca of having the best happy hour, drink and food specials during special events such as holidays, the amazing D.C. festivals and even for the spots’ favorite sports’ teams and their fans. As the time to elect a president draws closer, Washingtonians will be searching for those same restaurants, bars and nightclubs to help them wind down as they await the results. All over the U.S. people are patiently waiting for the results of the election, gathering watch parties in family and friends’ homes. However, in D.C. several bars, nightclubs and restaurants will be hosting ...

  The nation’s capital has always been a melting pot of culture and arts. With so many museums and art galleries, art and cultural festivals, as well as the several diverse surrounding neighborhoods in every inch of the D.C.-area, it is impossible to avoid indulging in what this city has to offer.   On Nov. 11, FotoDC and Brightest Young Thing present FotoWeekDC 2016 with an opening night party. This ninth annual photo festival will celebrate the art of photography with a night of live music, exhibition viewings, an open bar, small bites and photo booths for you and your ...