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When:

• Friday, December 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 PM

• Saturday, December 2, from 1:00 to 8:00 PM

• Sunday, December 3, from 11:00 AM to 5 PM

Deets: ‘Tis the season to celebrate at National Landing! Join the National Landing BID at The Lodge, a ski-themed holiday festival to ring in the most wonderful time of year. Community members can come to Met Park to celebrate the season with festive Instagrammable moments, activities and bites featuring National Landing’s most beloved businesses. There will be no shortage of holiday cheer and activities for everyone, including a dog bone bar and pet caricature artists, seasonal bites and cozy drinks. 

• Bunny Hill: For some kid-friendly fun, visit Bunny Hill for glitter tattoos and face painting, and find out if they’re on the naughty or nice list with Santa! Balloon artists, train rides, crafts, and more will be available for our littlest guests. 

• Blue Run: Families and their pups can stop by Blue Run to treat your four-legged friend at the dog bone bar or pose for a pet caricature. Guests can shop from local vendors and artists at the holiday market, take a last-minute holiday card photo at the ski pass booth, or find the perfect Christmas tree at the pop-up farm.  Local restaurants, a s’mores hut and peppermint mocha competition featuring National Landing’s most iconic coffee shops and more, are just a few of the seasonal flavors available at The Lodge.

• Black Diamond: Adults can ring in the holiday season at the Ugly Sweater Aprés Ski, try axe throwing, or stop by the Summit Bar for a spiked hot chocolate or merry mulled wine. 

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is FREE and open to the public, and easily accessible by Metro, walking or biking, as Virginia’s largest walkable downtown. Parking is also available along Crystal Drive. 

What’s Trending: @nationallanding

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Deets: From November 24, Lerner Town Square at Tysons II will be transformed into a spectacular world of light featuring more than 1,000 handmade Chinese lanterns and lights creating an unforgettable experience for all.

Guests will enter and wander through a wonderland of light inspired by Chinese myths, legends, and zodiacs. Handmade lanterns of hand-painted silk cloth draped over a frame filled with LED lights will mesmerize guests of all ages as the Fairgrounds transform into a radiant oasis.

Attendees will be amazed as they traverse through dazzling displays of colorful, festive lights and lanterns, including animals from all kingdoms and various other majestic creatures that will shine in the night as guests journey through the Festival. Visitors will also be able to ride illuminated swings, seesaws and other interactive attractions, creating fun photo moments for friends and family, as well as enjoy refreshments on site.

Hint for the Average Socialite: The waitlist to purchase tickets is now open, allowing fans to gain exclusive access before ticket sales officially begin on October 25. Tickets start at $15.99 for children and $21.99 for adults.

What’s Trending: @winterlanternfestival #WinterLanternFestival.

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When: Led by Chef Chris Morgan, the TKC pop up will launch on Monday, October 23rd, and will be open Monday - Friday from 11:30 am - 4:00 pm. Chef Morgan hasn’t committed to an end date yet.

Deets: The Kitchen Collective (TKC) will be debuting an exciting new pop-up at Joon (8045 Leesburg Pike) in Tysons on Monday, October 23, showcasing four restaurants that are brand new to Northern Virginia. 

TKC, a curated virtual food hall of four unique restaurant brands, is currently only available for pickup and delivery, but this new pop-up experience will offer dine-in guests the opportunity to enjoy all of the TKC menus in the lounge at Joon. 

The menus making their Northern Virginia debut are:

• Soul Rebel: an on-the-go, health-conscious cafe that originated in Palm Beach County, FL. The cafe provides healthy meal and snack options while maintaining the exotic fresh flavors of fruits, greens, and protein. Seasonal meals range from a variety of superfood smoothies, acai bowls, wraps, salads, toasts, specialty coffee drinks and more.

• Yasmine: an iconic Lebanese kebab shop that offers sandwiches of perfectly grilled marinated meats and their fresh herb packed falafel dressed with delicious spreads like their labne, hummus, and toum, and finished with fresh local herbs and sumac marinated onions. D.C. diners will know Yasmine from the stall at Union Market.

• Pizza Serata: known for being one of America’s best pizzerias, offering unique flavors of Sicilian inspired cuisine. Guests can indulge in housemade stracciatella spread atop grilled house-made focaccia bread made from dough sourced locally from Virginia’s Wades Mills or can try the famous pan pizzas topped with sauces made from scratch. Fans of Crooked Run Brewery may recognize Pizza Serata from the taphouse in NE D.C.

• Franki’s: a brand new cookie and brownie concept named after Chef Chris Morgan’s two year old daughter. Serving a variety of large cookies with a soft fresh out of the oven texture, Franki’s flavors range from "the cookie monster" (brown butter chocolate chip, marshmallow, and heath bar) to a blueberry cream cheese white chocolate, and many more. 

Hint for the Average Socialite: No reservations are required.

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When: Every Friday from October 13 to November 3 from 5:00 PM to 7:30 

Deets: The National Landing BID is proud to announce the return of Fridays at the Fountain at Water Park, JBG SMITH’s newly-opened vibrant and dynamic outdoor dining destination featuring striking water features and 11 eateries from emerging local, minority, and women-led businesses. Fridays at the Fountain is a specially curated weekly live music series featuring a variety of local bands and musicians. Guests can come to Water Park to enjoy bites from the nine newly-opened restaurant kiosks and STHRN Hospitality’s Water Bar while listening to local music at the park's live performance stage. The first performance will feature R&B and Neo-Soul tunes from Virginia-native Bryan Lee.

The Fridays at the Fountain series is an established and cherished tradition, first making an appearance at the Crystal City Water Park in 2011 and relocated to Long Bridge Park in 2022 during Water Park reconstruction. The free music series will return – with a renewed sense of vibrancy, quality, and collaboration – to the heart of National Landing after an extensive renovation of the 1.6-acre park, which just celebrated its grand opening on October 6th, 2023.

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is FREE and open to the public, and easily accessible by Metro, walking, or biking, as Virginia’s largest walkable downtown. Parking is also available across the street from Water Park at 1550 Crystal Drive.

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Deets: Cirque du Soleil Debuts its 20th Big Top Show with ECHO. The visually stunning, groundbreaking show will make its U.S. premiere in Washington, DC on Sept. 6, 2023. ECHO marks the first time Cirque du Soleil has kicked off its U.S. tour in Washington, DC!

The nature-themed show is packed with vibrant characters, inspiring music, astounding lights and projections, and never-before-seen acrobatic feats. ECHO invites audiences on a journey through a universe of color, wonder, and infinite possibilities.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Tickets are available now!

What’s Trending: #ECHOcirque #cirquedusoleil

Photos : Jean-François Savaria // Costumes : Nicolas Vaudelet // Cirque du Soleil 2023

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Deets: Summer Restaurant Week, presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), returns as the biannual celebration of the region’s spirited restaurant industry. Restaurant Week invites everyone to close out summer with the return of one of the area’s most anticipated food-related summer celebrations. This year’s cycle leads into exciting happenings like DC Jazz Fest and Labor Day Weekend. Additionally, the summer promotion will include a selection of restaurants located at Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles International Airports further expanding the promotion to all that arrive and depart our region.

Participating restaurants will offer multi-course brunch and lunch menus for $25 per person, and multi-course dinner menus for $40 or $55 per person for on-premises dining. Many restaurants will also offer cocktail, wine, and non-alcoholic pairings, giving diners wanting to partake in the program a variety of beverages to choose from.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Visit www.rwdmv.com for links to participating restaurants, special menus, contact information, and hours of operation.

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Deets: This Seuss-tacular sensory spectacle takes each guest on an awe-inspiring journey through nine different Dr. Seuss books, allowing each visitor a chance to magically step into the pages of each of the books and interact with its iconic characters. After a highly successful run through four cities in the US and Canada, The Dr. Seuss Experience is coming to the DMV next at Tysons Corner Center—get your tickets now!

Hint for the Average Socialite: Buy tickets now!

What’s Trending: @fever_us

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The Great Migration Light Show
Feb 17 - April 9, 2023
Thursday - Sunday + Every Day During Spring Break (April 3 – 7, 2023)
4:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Deets: Come experience the revamped zoo, a local treasure for generations. Now under new ownership, the nonprofit has teamed up with Lumagica to host the Great Migration Light Show from February 17 - April 19, 2023, to celebrate its grand reopening.

The Great Migration Light Show is designed to educate and inspire, with 800,000 LED light displays representing major wildlife migrations around the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore 10 uniquely designed animal habitats and discover more than a mile of trails running through the property.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Tickets are available now at NovaWild.org.

What’s Trending: @novawildzoo @lumagicausa

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When: From December 16 to February 12, 2023, hours are Friday to Sundays 5-10 pm. From December 23, 2022 to January 1, 2023, hours are daily from 5-10 pm.

Deets: Winter Lantern Festival comes to the Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia area for its first immersive DMV Winter Lantern Festival. From New York with 150,000 annual guests, 3 years in a row, this is an experience for the whole family. Starting from 12/16/22 to 2/12/23, the Lerner Town Square at Tysons will be transformed into a dazzling world of light with over 1000 Chinese lanterns; all handmade by artisans with decades of experience. The lanterns and bright displays will light the night and bring warmth this holiday season.

Guests will wander through a wonderland of light that includes Chinese myths, legends, and zodiacs. In addition, they will view handmade lanterns encompassing a world of ice, including displays of mammoths, polar bears, and penguins. There will also be interactive light swings, see-saws, and tunnels. Be prepared to indulge your friends, family, and yourself in photo opportunities!

Hint for the Average Socialite: Access the event at metro stop Silver Line Chainbridge Road and parking located at the Tysons II Lerner location. $29.99 plus service fee for adults and $19.99 plus service fee for kids.  Use discount code EARLYP for 30% off code. 

What’s Trending: @winterlanternfestival #WinterLanternFestival.

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Deets: Now in its eighth year, Miracle is a global Christmas pop-up franchise developed by Cocktail Kingdom and has grown to over 120 international locations. Death Punch Bar is thrilled to represent Washington DC.

Participating locations in the DC area:

• Ashburn, VA – Miracle on Exchange St.

• Baltimore, MD – Miracle at Leinie Lodge & Beer Garden

• Washington, DC – Miracle at Death Punch Bar

• Reston, VA – Sippin’ Santa at Tiki Thai

Hint for the Average Socialite: Make your reservations at the individual locations!

What’s Trending: @miraclepopup @sippinsanta

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Deets: Ring in the “NaLaDay” season with the return of the National Landing BID’s holiday festivities. Starting December 1, join the National Landing BID and local businesses for the season of cheer and merriment, bringing the National Landing community together through exciting holiday events and activations.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Events are all free, however, registration may be required. Read details for each event below!

What’s Trending: @nationallanding #lovenationallanding #yesnationallanding

Melwood’s Annual Miracle on 23rd Street

Friday, December 2 from 6:00-8:00 PM | 750 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202
Registration: Guests can register to attend this free event here 

National Landing-based nonprofit, Melwood, is bringing back its annual Miracle on 23rd Street celebration. Featuring a grand tree lighting, Santa photos, refreshments and more, this free community event will kick off the holiday season festivities in National Landing. Guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for Melwood’s food drive. 

Holiday Market in National Landing

Saturday, December 3 from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | 23rd Street Restaurant Row (Patio and Terraces at 556 22nd St S, Arlington, VA 22202)

National Landing is delighted to present a day of winter cheer with its 2022 Holiday Market! The market is the perfect place to find that special gift and get into the holiday spirit with a unique curation of vendors, including food, art, jewelry, vintage clothing, and collectibles. 

National Landing’s Christmas Tree Lot

Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | 23rd Street Restaurant Row (Patio and Terraces at 556 22nd St S, Arlington, VA 22202)

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree to spark the holiday spirit? Come pick out the perfect mini tree, wreath or garland to light up your home at the Christmas Tree Farm Pop Up. 

Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition

Saturday, December 3 from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | 23rd Street Restaurant Row (Patio and Terraces at 556 22nd St S, Arlington, VA 22202)
Registration: Guests can register to attend here

Join the BID for its annual Peppermint Mocha Latte Competition where Commonwealth Joe, The Freshman, Beauty Champagne and Sugar Boutique, and more will offer a sample of their signature holiday drinks. Guests will then be able to vote on their favorite holiday latte. Here’s to cold days, good friends and warm lattes!

Rhizome Installation

Mid-November through mid-January | Between 1801-1901 South Bell St, Arlington VA 222022

The Bell Street Courtyard, also known as Center Park, will house an installation by Light Art Collection's Belgian artists, Tom & Lien Dekyvere. Consisting of a web of hundreds of meters of illuminated rope, Rhizome symbolizes the many ways in which human exchanges occur both on- and offline. This cocoon of light exchanges is reflective of our current society.

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Deets: For the first time, Disney On Ice invites families to step inside the magical adventures of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Frozen, the #1 Animated feature of all time, and Disney Animation’s Encanto, the 2022 Academy Award®, BAFTA®, and Golden Globe® Award winner for Best Animated Feature, as they come to life like never before.  This adventure on ice transports fans into two of the most popular Disney films as audiences can sing-along to their favorite songs while embracing world-class ice skating, aerial acrobatics and more when it visits their hometown at EagleBank Arena from October 6 - 10, 2022!

Audiences will see Anna, Elsa, Mirabel, and the Madrigal family live, as well as fan favorites Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy, and many more. 

Hint for the Average Socialite: Tickets are now available. Disney On Ice Preferred Customers can purchase advance tickets starting, June 7, 2022, to get the best seats available before tickets go on-sale to the public on June 14, 2022. Fans can still sign up to become a Disney On Ice Preferred Customer and get exclusive access to the pre-sale offer code.

What’s Trending: Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. Subscribe to the Disney On Ice YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/DisneyOnIce

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Deets: This year, Richard Sandoval Hospitality is honoring Día De Los Muertos with an immersive global campaign. From October 4 through November 6, 2022, over 30 participating locations – both nationally and internationally – will offer guests a chance to partake in the celebration. The theme is centered around “Los Cuatro,” or the four elements traditionally included in Dia de los Muertos rituals and celebrations.

Several Richard Sandoval Hospitality concepts worldwide will offer guests the chance to learn more about the Mexican holiday and partake in a lively celebration through a limited-time menu including holiday-inspired dishes and specialty cocktails (featuring traditional ingredients and recipes central to the holiday, such as the aromatic Palo Santo and the gold-toned Marigold flowers) as well as a series of immersive culinary experiences (inclusive of Tequila & Copal ceremonies featuring Chef Sandoval himself) in select locations.

TYSONS CORNER, VA

• LA SANDIA, Mexican Cantina & Tequila Bar

WASHINGTON DC

• DLEÑA, Wood-Fire Mexican Cocina

• TORO TORO, Pan-Latin

• EL CENTRO D.F., Mexican Cantina & Tequila Bar

Hint for the Average Socialite: Visit participating restaurants to experience these exclusive dishes and drinks!

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Deets: Inspired by the iconic Forbidden Forest and featuring creatures from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series, mesmerizing lights will transform the landscape into a magical outdoor trail. Visitors will discover some of their most favorite moments from the Forbidden Forest, encounter mystical creatures such as Hippogriffs, centaurs, unicorns, and Nifflers, and practice casting their very own spells. 

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience is for the whole family and promises a wonderful time for fans of all ages, giving them the opportunity to experience the magic of the wizarding world in a whole new way. Visitors will also find a themed village at the end of the trail where they can enjoy delicious food and drink, as well as a gift shop with merchandise from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies. An unforgettable evening lies ahead. 

The outdoor experience was created by Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment in partnership with leading entertainment discovery platform Fever, award-winning theatrical designers and experiential creators, Thinkwell, and their partners Unify.  

Hint for the Average Socialite: Ticket prices start from $25 for children and $36 for adults, and will be available on Fever’s marketplace.

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Deets: Cirque du Soleil is proud to announce its return to the Washington, DC area this summer with its most critically acclaimed touring show KURIOS — Cabinet of Curiosities. Premiering July 29, 2022, audiences are invited to escape reality and step into a world of extraordinary imagination under the iconic Big Top at Lerner Town Square at Tysons II for a limited series of performances.

Critically acclaimed the world over, KURIOS—Cabinet of curiosities astonishingly revisits the signature Cirque du Soleil style of performance by weaving jaw-dropping acrobatics with a refreshing touch of poetry, artistry and humour. A mind-boggling escape from reality, KURIOS unveils a festive, steampunk-inspired universe where the unexpected lies at every corner.

In an alternate yet familiar past, KURIOS steps inside the mechanical lab of an inventor convinced that there exists a hidden, invisible world—a place where the craziest ideas and the grandest dreams await. Once the inventor succeeds to unlock the door to this world of wonders, time comes to a complete stop and an uplifted cast of otherworldly characters invades his curio cabinet, bringing his makeshift creations to life one by one. As the visible becomes invisible and perspectives transform, KURIOS bursts into a celebration of the power of the imagination.

Hint for the Average Socialite: Tickets are available now. Event duration is 120 minutes.