Discover how fresh, organic food is grown right in the urban heart of Arlington, VA. On this behind-the-scenes guided tour, you'll explore the Research and Development hub of Area 2 Farms. Learn more about their innovative technology and ideas that are transforming the way we grow-and move-tood. Go inside Area 2 Farms, a USDA Certified Organic indoor farm growing dozens of crop varieties using an innovative modular, rack-based system. See how the farm's patented SILO technology automatically moves crops through carefully controlled cycles of light and darkness to create an ideal growing environment. During the tour, you'll: Discover how the SILO system works, Learn how crops are selected and grown indoors, Explore plant breeding and crop-development projects, Meet expert members of the Area 2 Farms team, Enjoy a "flight" of microgreens tasting, including unique and hard-to-find varieties, and Learn about the farm's vision to “Move the farm, not the food.”Look for Rosanna's Mobile Espresso, owned by Dames Randi and Maria Milton, which will be parked next to the Farm for our event and ready to take orders before the tour begins. If you'd like to make a purchase, check out the menu ahead of time to help speed things along.Join for this unique behind-the-scenes farm experience. This event is open to Dames and the public. To register, click here!

Bar Jo hosts an exclusive Champagne takeover of fifth-generation winemaker Nicolas Bauget of the renowned Bauget-Jouette Champagne house. You will enjoy a guided tasting followed by unlimited pours of five premium Champagnes from the historic French winery, established in Épernay in 1822. The experience also includes French snacks from the Josephine kitchen, with additional wines available for purchase. Tickets $110 per person, reservations live.

Josephine is hosting an all-inclusive wine extravaganza for $100 per person, featuring unlimited pours of 2026 Beaujolais Nouveau, Cru Beaujolais, Grower Champagnes, rare magnums, and more, curated by Wine Director Erin. You can also enjoy delicious bites from the Josephine kitchen, with bottles available for purchase to bring home for the holidays. Expect an evening of incredible French wines, great food, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass! Tickets here from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Chef Ryan Ratino of two-MICHELIN-starred Jônt welcomes Chef Darren MacLean of Calgary's EIGHT, ranked No. 2 on North America's 50 Best Restaurants 2026. An intimate collaboration ($695 per person) exploring two distinct philosophies: EIGHT's deeply personal expression of Canadian terroir, heritage, and seasonality, alongside Jônt's dedication to exceptional ingredients, precision, and Japanese-inspired craftsmanship. Reserve here.

Following his recognition on Food & Wine's Best New Chefs (BNCs) in America list for 2026, Chef Carlos Delgado of Causa, Amazonia, and Maru San launches his first visiting chef series at Maru San featuring DC's Food & Wine BNC alums. Chef Carlos and the visiting chefs will collaborate to create a handroll set, featuring different handrolls based on their unique culinary backgrounds, combining Maru San's Japanese Peruvian "Nikkei" fare with flavors from Italy, Mexico, Korea, and more. Tickets available on Resy, and a portion of the night's proceeds will benefit No Kid Hungry or a charity of each chef's choosing.

Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ is bringing Louisiana flavor to Del Ray with a free, all-afternoon Cochon de Lait celebration featuring a traditional Cajun whole-hog roast and a feast of Southern favorites. You can dig into cochon de lait po’ boys, smoked chicken and andouille gumbo, crab jambalaya, smoked boudin, and blackened catfish fritters, alongside Hurricanes, Sazeracs, and more. The festivities will also feature a curated New Orleans soundtrack, lawn games, a gator-wrestling photo booth, and vintage flea market vendors. The event begins at 2:00 p.m. w/ food and drinks available for purchase.

Chef Ryan Ratino and Chef de Cuisine Garrett Brower go all-in on one of the world’s most coveted ingredients with a one-night tasting experience! Enjoy truffles in a tasting menu ($250 per person) at the height of the season. Reserve here

Chef and restaurateur Fabio Trabocchi welcomes award-winning Italian pasta artisan, Simonetta Capotondo, for an exclusive five-course Pasta Omakase celebrating the art of handmade pasta. The menu features Italian specialties, including handmade tortellini, 30-yolk tagliolini with freshly shaved white truffle, and more. Reserve Rosslyn, Van Ness, or Downtown for $125 per person. Add-on options include wine pairing ($95 per person) and white truffle ($45 per person).

Gather at Glen Echo Park with family and friends as they Light Up The Carousel with NBC4’s Tommy McFly! Enjoy a hot apple cider as they flip the switch to kick off their Light Up the Holidays season of holiday events and end of year giving. Plus they will have DIY Holiday photos in the 1921 Dentzel Carousel. For more information, click here.

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown will celebrate the holiday season with its 23rd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in the hotel’s Courtyard. The free, family-friendly event will transform the Courtyard into a winter wonderland filled with thousands of twinkling lights, a shimmering Christmas tree, festive treats, holiday card decorating, raffle prizes, and performances of holiday classics by the award-winning Georgetown Visitation Madrigals. Santa Claus will make a special arrival amid magical snow flurries before greeting children beside the hotel’s life-sized Gingerbread House. You are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to benefit Horton’s Kids, which supports children in underserved Washington, D.C. communities. Fairmont will also collect toy donations from November 23 through December 10. Advance registration for the tree lighting ceremony is encouraged. Register HERE.