Events

Friday, November 23 - Saturday, December 1

Special deals at Tenleytown restaurants all week long! Try a new spot or dine out at an old favorite. Click here for details.

The yetis are coming back to Tenleytown! Find the yetis hidden in local businesses along Wisconsin Avenue and bring your stamped tracker to the market at Janney Elementary School on December 1 for a prize. Click here for details.

WinterFest Specials

Discounts and special offers at Tenleytown businesses throughout the week. Click here for details!

Saturday, November 24

Small Business Saturday

Support Tenleytown’s small and local businesses all day for Small Business Saturday. Special promotions throughout the day.

Small Business Saturday Kick Off

Visit our Welcome Station while you support local businesses, hunt for the Tenley Yeti, or enjoy Winter Feast specials. We're kicking off the weekend with giveaways to inspire you to Shop Small! Plus pick up info on the Yeti Hunt, WinterFest events, and more.

Carols & Cocoa at Fessenden Park

POSTPONED TO SUNDAY DUE TO WEATHER

Tenley Gets Lit!

5 pm

Tenleytown Main Street announces the winner of the 3rd annual Tenleytown window decorating contest.

Sunday, November 25

Historical Walking Tour of Tenleytown

1:00 pm, depart from Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave.

Learn about the women pioneers of education, architecture, and business who influenced the development of Tenleytown. Tour led by Farleigh Earhart of the Tenleytown Historical Society.

TOUR SOLD OUT

Carols & Cocoa at Fessenden Park

3 pm, Wisconsin Ave & Fessenden St

Join friends and neighbors at the park for a community sing, followed by hot cocoa at St. Mary Armenian Apostolic Church. All ages and faith traditions welcomed. Note: this is rescheduled from Saturday.

Monday, November 26

Winter Open House

2 - 5 pm, DC Stoddert Soccer, 4620 Wisconsin Ave.

Come enjoy a holiday cookie and soccer activities while also taking part in the Yeti Hunt! Plus, sign up for any of Stoddert's upcoming Winter Programs and get $15 off your registration fee using code '24346' at checkout. (New registrations only, discount ends 12/1)

Thursday, November 29

WinterFest Afternoon Movie

4:00 pm & 4:30 pm, Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave.

Come watch this animated sequel to Frosty the Snowman, featuring Jack Frost. Two showings. Admission is free.

Friday, November 30

Holiday De-Stress Labyrinth

7 - 9 pm, St. Columba's Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St, NW

Release holiday stress with a contemplative walk through the labyrinth while listening to Harmonic Introductions, an overtone singing group performing with voices and traditional singing bowls.

Saturday, December 1

Blood Drive & Open House

9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Singleton Lodge, 4441 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Give the gift of life this holiday season at the William R. Singleton Hope Lebanon Lodge #7 blood drive. Schedule your appointment.

Book Sale

10 - 1 pm, Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave.

The Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library invite you to warm up and browse a great selection of gently used books, on sale in the library lobby. The sale runs from 10 am until 1 pm, but come early for the best selection! Book donations will also be accepted during the sale.

Tour of Historic St. Ann's Church

10 am, 10:30 am, & 11 am, 4001 Yuma St, NW

(enter through Wisconsin Ave. doors beginning at 9:30 am)

St. Ann’s Church offers a guided tour of its historic stained-glass windows and beautiful marble life-sized replica of Michelangelo's Pieta. Coffee and donuts provided. No reservations necessary; all are welcome. Self-guided tours also available until 11 am.

Story Time & Winter Craft

10:30 am, Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave.

Celebrate Tenley WinterFest with a special story time featuring songs and stories that are frosty and fun followed by a cool craft.

Santa Celebration & Holiday Sale

11 am - 2 pm, Ace Hardware, 4500 Wisconsin Ave.

Take a photo with or write a letter to Santa Claus, and enjoy holiday crafts for kids. Ace will also have special offers on holiday decor and live goods.

12 - 4 pm, Janney School, 4130 Albemarle St.

The Winter Market at Janney Elementary features gifts, crafts and food from more than 100 vendors. Come for lunch, shop for holiday gifts, and enjoy music and dance performances by local groups. More details here.

Cheaper Than Therapy Performs Live

8:30 pm - late, Tenley Bar & Grill, 4611 41st St, NW

Tenleytown's favorite band closes out WinterFest with a rocking performance, featuring your favorite rock and blues songs in a high energy show.

Holiday Tree Sales

Buy your tree and holiday greens in Tenleytown and support local organizations.

Boy Scout Troop 100, 8 am - 5pm, Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church, 3920 Alton Place, NW (on Tenley Circle). Large Douglas firs and table tops. Order online here. Delivery available.

Deal Middle School, 10 am - 5 pm, 3815 Fort Dr., NW. Fraser firs, wreaths, candle rings, and garland. (also Dec 2, 8 & 9, 10 am - 5 pm).

Janney Elementary School PTA, 11 am - 4 pm, 4130 Albemarle Street, NW. Trees, wreaths, and greens. Delivery available. (also Dec 2, 8 & 9, noon - 4 pm).