Events

Friday, November 29 - Saturday, December 7

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 7 for a prize. Click here for details.

The Yetis of Tenleytown

Display your Yeti creation on the Tenley-Friendship Library's "Yetis of Tenleytown" wall. Pick up a template at the Children's Desk or use your own sheet of 8 1/2" x 11" paper.

Merchant Specials

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

Saturday, November 30

Small Business Saturday

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

Holding the High Ground: Fort Reno in War & Peace

10:00 am, Fort Reno Park, 4000 Chesapeake St.

Join the National Park Service for a guided tour exploring the historic landscape on the grounds where the largest fortification north of the Potomac River once stood during the American Civil War. The program will also include a discussion about the post-war Reno City community, urban development, and the establishment of Fort Reno Park. Steve T. Phan, Historian and Park Ranger, will lead the tour. Register for tour.

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.

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

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!

5 pm

Tenleytown Main Street announces the winner of the 4th annual Tenleytown window decorating contest.

Sunday, December 1

Historical Walking Tour of Tenleytown

12:00 pm, depart from Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave.

Did you know the area south/southwest of Tenley Circle was home to a spy, nuns, a fox hunting club, codebreakers, and an orphanage? Join Tenleytown Historical Society member Farleigh Earhart and learn more about the rich history of our neighborhood. Register for tour.

Wednesday, December 4

Music @ Metro

5:00 - 6:00 pm, Tenleytown Metro Plaza, Wisconsin Ave & Albemarle St

The gentlemen of On a Sensual Note, American University’s oldest a cappella singing ensemble, perform live on the Metro plaza

Friday, December 6

Music @ Metro

5:00 - 6:00 pm, Tenleytown Metro Plaza, Wisconsin Ave & Albemarle St

The gentlemen of On a Sensual Note, American University’s oldest a cappella singing ensemble, perform live on the Metro plaza

Saturday, December 7

Community Blood Drive

9:00 am - 2:30 pm, Singleton Lodge, 4441 Wisconsin Avenue, NW

Give the gift of life this holiday season at the William R. Singleton Lodge #7 blood drive in partnership with Children's National Medical Center. Schedule your appointment.

Book Sale

10 am - 2 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 cookbooks, coffee table books, and children’s picture books on sale in the lobby. Sale begins 10 am and closes by 2 pm, if supplies last. The Friends Room bookstore will be open as well!

Tour of Historic St. Ann's Church

9:30 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 noon.

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.

Labyrinth Walk with Live Music

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

This season, give yourself the gift of a soothing walk on St. Columba’s labyrinth, accompanied by the relaxing music of overtone singing group, Harmonic Introductions. The candlelit walks take place in the church’s Great Hall. All faiths, ages, and abilities welcome; no experience required.

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.