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Tenley WinterFest 2022

Get ready for the Yeti!

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Schedule of Events

ALL WEEK: Sat., November 26 - Sat., December 3

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Winter Feast

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

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Yeti Scavenger Hunt

Teams complete tasks to earn points and prizes from Tenleytown businesses. Fun for all ages! Click here for details.

Tenley Gets Lit!

Tenley Gets Lit!

Festive storefront window displays at local businesses throughout Tenleytown. Use this map to enjoy them all. Join Tenleytown Main Street via social media on Nov. 27 to learn who wins the annual decorating contest.

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Yetis of Tenleytown

Just for kids! Pick up a Yeti coloring sheet at the Tenley-Friendship Library starting Nov. 22 and bring back your artwork during Tenley WinterFest to have it displayed in the library window.

Saturday, November 26

ShopSmall

Small Business Saturday

All day, all through Tenleytown

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

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Greenery & Tree Sales

Buy your tree and holiday greens in Tenleytown and support local organizations. Click here for a shopping guide.

Family Story Time

Family Story Time

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

A winter-themed story time for the entire family at Tenley-Friendship Library. Space is limited. Registration is required for all participants. Register Here

ShopSmallWithUs

Small Business Saturday Welcome Center

12 pm - 3 pm, Tenleytown Main Street, 4748 Wisconsin Ave

Visit Tenleytown Main Street while you celebrate Small Business Saturday, hunt for the Tenley Yeti, or enjoy Winter Feast specials. Pick up a free reusable tote with coupons and giveaways to inspire you to Shop Small! Plus learn more about the Yeti Hunt and other WinterFest events. While supplies last.

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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. All ages and faith traditions welcomed.

Tenley Gets Lit!

Tenley Gets Lit!

5 pm

Tenleytown Main Street announces the winner of the 7th annual Tenleytown window decorating contest. Find out if your favorite wins this year!

Sunday, November 27

Tenleytown-Mural

Tenleytown Walking Tour

Grant Road at the Tenleytown mural, 2 pm

Join Tenleytown Historical Society board member Farleigh Earhart on a walking tour that will highlight the unique architectural history of our neighborhood, focusing on Armesleigh Park, Grant Road, and Fort Reno. Register Here

Monday, November 28

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Cozy Craft for Kids

Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave.

Take home a cozy craft kit for kids at the Tenley-Friendship Library. Available Nov. 28 through Dec. 3, while supplies last.

Tuesday, November 29

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Trivia Night

7:30 pm, Guapo's Restaurant, 4515 Wisconsin Ave, NW

Join TMS and quizmasters Robin and Matt for a special winter-themed edition of Tuesday Trivia. The winning team receives $50 in Tenley Bucks, usable at businesses throughout Tenleytown.

Thursday, December 1

WineTasting

Wine Tasting

6 pm - 8 pm, Le Chat Noir, 4907 Wisconsin Ave.

Enjoy complimentary lite bites, wine, and silent French films on the big screen upstairs at Le Chat Noir.

Saturday, December 3

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Greenery & Tree Sales

Buy your tree and holiday greens in Tenleytown and support local organizations. Click here for a shopping guide.

Self-Guided Tours of Historic St. Ann's Church

10:00 am - 12 pm, 4001 Yuma St, NW

St. Ann’s Church offers a self-guided tour of its historic stained-glass windows and life-sized replica of Michelangelo's Pieta. No reservations necessary; all are welcome.

BookSale

Winter Book Sale

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

Join the Tenley-Friendship Friends of the Library group for a cozy winter book sale with a variety of books available.

Family Story Time

Family Story Time

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

A winter-themed story time for the entire family at Tenley-Friendship Library. Space is limited. Registration is required for all participants. Register Here

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Winter Market

11 am - 5 pm, 4748 Wisconsin Ave

Shop for unique gifts, accessories, decor, and more from local artists and makers. Plus, purchase beloved Tenley Yeti branded merchandise. More details here.

Guided Tour of Historic St. Ann's Church

11:00 am, 4001 Yuma St, NW

Parishioner and renowned guide Sal Selvaggio offers an in person tour of the 74-year-old historic church, on its 151-year-old foundation, including its stained glass windows, newly gilded church façade, new baptistery railing, marble life-sized replica of Michelangelo’s Pietà, and so much more! Self-guided tours are also available 10 am - noon. No reservations necessary; all are welcome.

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Yeti Scavenger Hunt Prize Distribution

1 pm - 4 pm

Yeti Scavenger Hunt teams can pick up their prizes throughout the afternoon. Grand prize winners will be announced on Instagram and Facebook.

Tree Lighting Festival

Tree Lighting Festival

4 pm - 8 pm, City Ridge, 14 Ridge Square, NW

Cap off Tenley WinterFest at City Ridge's holiday celebration featuring holiday train rides, photos with Santa, caroling and music, crafts and activities for kids, hot cocoa and cookies, tree lighting ceremony, and more! More details here

Holiday De-stress Labyrinth

Labyrinth Walk with Live Music

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

Ease into the holidays with a meditative walk on St Columba’s Labyrinths indoors in the Great Hall and outdoors (weather dependent). Both labyrinths will be lit with candles. Sink into the gorgeous music of Harmonic Introductions, the Rockville-based vocal ensemble dedicated to the art of overtone singing. All faiths, ages, and abilities welcome.

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