December Date Night Around DC
The holidays are a time for joy, happiness and love. Whether you’re looking for an intimate dining night out, or a flirty and fun night of ice-skating, there is something for all types this season. We’ve compiled a list of six fun holiday date nights to celebrate this cheery season with someone special!
The United States Botanic Garden Conservatory is helping guests get into the spirit on Tuesday and Thursday nights with live seasonal music in the garden court. For these two days each night in December, hours are extended to 8:00 pm to provide free cheerful entertainment.
What: Botanic Garden Conservatory Holiday Concert Series
Where: Botanic Garden Conservatory | 100 Maryland Ave. SW, Washington DC
When: Tuesday and Thursday evenings in December from 6:00-8:00 pm
What’s Next? Check out the full lineup
As Old Town’s most popular seasonal event, the Historical Alexandria Candlelight Tours will feature four historic Alexandria sights and will provide guests with various live musical entertainment, hot apple cider, period dance performances, classic Christmas decorations, and candle-lit fun for a unique night out to cozy up with your special someone.
What: Alexandria Candlelight Tours
Where: Gadsby’s Tavern Museum | 134 N. Royal Street, Alexandria VA
When: December 10, 6:00-9:00 pm
What’s Next? Purchase tickets here
The Willard Hotel is hosting live musical performances each night from various organizations and performers in December to celebrate the season with holiday cheer! Famous for its beautiful events and extravagant displays of festive arrangements, The Willard Hotel has a line up that is certain to put you in the holiday spirit!
What: Holiday Lobbying music line up
Where: The Willard Hotel | 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC
When: December 1-23rd, 2011
What’s Next? Click here for the calendar of performers
Ring in the holidays with 25 cocktails from Bibiana! As a countdown to December 25, Beverage Director Francesco Amodeo and Bartender Milton Hernandez have combined talents to concoct 25 seasonal-inspired cocktails. Bibiana is also serving homemade Rosolio, a traditional liqueur distilled from the peel of lemons, mandarin, fennel, and various other ingredients used to create its unique flavor. Choose your night, grab a date, and enjoy an evening of festive cocktails!
What: Bibiana’s 25 Days til Christmas cocktail countdown
Where: Bibiana | 1100 New York Avenue NW, Washington DC
When: Every evening through December 25th
The Sculpture Garden Ice Rink is the perfect fun and flirty evening for the couple looking for something extra seasonal and different! Whether you’re falling on your face, or gracefully floating across the ice, you and your date will have an experience to remember filled with laughter and excitement. Twirl around the ice rink to sounds of the season and take a skate break with some hot chocolate from the pavilion café!
What: Ice Skating at the Sculpture Garden
Where: National Mall | 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
When: Friday–Saturday until 11:00 pm; Sunday until 9:00 pm.
Jaleo, one of DC’s most delicious restaurant establishments, invites you to join in the celebration of one of Spain’s most treasured fruits: the clementine. Jose Andres and his team are celebrating this special fruit with decadent tapas, cocktails, and desserts. Since Spain is the world’s largest producer of the clementine, it is only fitting to give it a holiday tribute this season.
What: Jaleo’s Celebration to Honor the Christmas Orange
Where: Jaleo | 480 7th Street NW, Washington DC
When: December 5-18. Make reservations here.
What’s Next? Join Jose Andres for a holiday book signing
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Category: AROUND DC, CITYWIDE EVENTS, EAT N' DRINK, RESTAURANT EVENTS
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