Have you already decimated your Halloween candy? Feeling you. You can still get out and catch a few decorated houses. And if you’re one of our subscribers, you can find out if your house got a nod from me and judge Austin Graff in the subscriber version of this To Do List! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR BEING PART OF SPOOKY HILL, EVERYONE! WE LOVE YOUR HOLIDAY SPIRIT! You ready for #LightUpTheHill? Signups next week. Lemme catch my breath!
DON’T FORGET: Every night at SEVEN p.m., make noise and get to know your neighbors. More info here.
Also, FYI: If you live in section A of the map, you’ll be doing some raking this weekend. Check out the leaf collection map and plan accordingly!
Do you love piggies and reusing, reducing and recycling? Then bring your pumpkins down to Eastern Market THIS SATURDAY November 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Pumpkins for Pigs. This heartwarming event supports piggies and other animals at animal sanctuaries. Need more convincing? Check out this adorable video of piggies eating punkins! In addition to your pumpkins in good condition (no wax! no paint!), you are also encouraged to bring other veggies in good condition. Just want to donate and skip hauling your pumpkins? Click here for a wishlist!
It’s the Second Saturday of the month! That means Capitol Hill Books is having their monthly wine and cheese, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. as well as their book club. ALSO! 10% discount from 5 to closing! BOOKS! Capitol Hill Books is at 657 C Street SE.
Speaking of books, OMG you guys: Little District Books’ new location is SO CUTE and you need to drop by. Little District Books is now located at 631 Pennsylvania Ave SE. MORE BOOKS!
Dolcezza Gelato is teaming up with The Little Grand on November 9 and 10 from 5-9 p.m. for a good cause! Get soft serve and piping hot slices and help both businesses raise money for the Capital Area Food Bank. Click here for more info.
Eastern Market Pottery invites you to their student pottery show on Sunday, November 9th, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind gifts or art to call your own, come on by! Eastern Market Pottery is at the basement of Eastern Market. Enter via the stairs at the southern end of the building, near the corner of C Street SE.
Ever wondered how Capitol Hill rowhomes got modernized with all the things that bring us comfort? This Overbeck Lecture might be what you’re looking for. On November 10 go to the Hill Center for a lecture on comfort and conveniences on Capitol Hill. No word on where they stored the SodaStream canisters. Click here to register for this free event.
Looking for a mini photo session for the holidays? Waterfront Academy is doing a fundraiser with you in mind this Saturday. Click here for more info. You can also drop by for their open house on November 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.– 703 D Street SE.
Psst: If you’re looking for family photo sessions, I happen to be a family photographer. Check out my site here and send me a message here. (I always feel a little awkward advertising myself, but a blogger’s gotta eat.)
Union Station has TWO fun weekend activities for you: The Friday West Wing market has bread, empanadas, fresh produce and flowers and more! The Saturday Rail Market at Union Station is happening this Saturday and future Saturdays, so put it on the calendar. Enjoy vintage finds and all sorts of different vendors. More information here.
And at the far end of the Hill, enjoy the RFK Flea Market every Saturday, weather permitting, starting at 7 a.m. and wrapping up at 3 p.m. For more info, click here.
Thanksgiving plans
One of our absolute FAVORITE Thanksgiving deals is at the Tune Inn, for only $32.95 per person. Put in your order by 11/23. More info here.
They may run out this weekend, but The Duck and The Peach is doing Thanksgiving at your house and if so, I’m coming over. Click here to order.
Here are a few more suggestions from the Capitol Hill BID– check them out.
Aldi has a ridiculous deal– dinner for 10 for $40. Click here to learn more.
Looking to share your bounty with others? How about supporting the Payne Elementary community with Payne Gives Thanks? Click here to support those who need it most.
OFF-HILL
It may no longer be the Newseum, but the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center is still a great gathering place. On October 29, abstract artist Lindsay Adams will be unveiling her latest work, titled “Ceremony.” The solo exhibit, beautifully curated by Claudia M. Watts, will be up through March 7, 2026. You can find more information here. You can also get a quick peek at the exhibit on our TikTok here.
At the National Museum of Women in the Arts, Tawny Chatmon’s show titled, “Sanctuaries of Truth, Dissolution of Lies” is extremely personal and moving. Bring hankies and apologies to the people who had to catch the show at the same time as me. Yes, I was sobbing the whole time. More info here.
Did you miss Spike and Mike’s Animation Extravaganza last weekend? No worries: They’ll be popping up this weekend at the AFI in Silver Spring. If you’re a fan of irreverent and downright weird animation, this is the show for you. The Extravaganza will be showing only at Regal Theaters, so click here to get your tickets.
Don’t forget! The Anacostia Community Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and they always have something fun going on! Learn more here.
Dupont Underground is staging Invasion of the Body Snatchers and the last night is TONIGHT. Sounds like fun! Get your tickets here.
PLAN AHEAD
Can’t get enough of pottery? Then get read for the Pottery on the Hill 2025 show. On November 14-16, come out to the Hill Center and enjoy beautiful pieces and community. Whether you come for the ticketed preview or the free sale, you are guaranteed to walk away with a special piece. More info and tickets here.
Teach kids how beautiful classical music is and not to tell lies or fall for things too good to be true as Capital City Symphony performs ZOOM! on November 16. Bonus? Musical petting zoo. More info and tickets here.
Dine like a monarch for a wonderful cause at the Four Seasons this November! On November 13 and 14, Four Seasons Wine and Dine returns with an incredible array of food and talent across two nights and two incredible events, benefiting MedStar Health. Tickets are now available here.
Do you love Eastern Market? Are you tired of attending holiday parties where you can’t shop? Do you want to shop, dine and get your holiday tipple on? Come to the North Hall of Eastern Market on Black Friday, November 28! From 6-10 p.m., shop, drink dine and get your holiday tree early! Get your early bird tickets here.
The dueling holiday markets open on November 14 (Dupont) and November 21 (Downtown). Check them both out– we’re all winners here.
Hill Family Biking has two rides coming along: On November 22, let the littles roll along the newly revamped Garfield Park (RSVP here). On December 13, take in the holiday lights! (RSVP here).
On November 28, the first-ever Winter Wonderfest will pop up at Nationals Park! Tubing! Northern Lights! Putt-Putt! MORE! Get tickets here.
Capital City Symphony brings you SPARK! on December 6. Get into the holiday spirit BIG TIME and enjoy the beautiful Atlas Performing Arts Center. Click here for more info and tickets.
Momentum Dance Theatre on the Hill has an off-Hill off-beat and offline Nutcracker experience and you’re invited! The NutcracKer’s Guide to Getting UnPlugged is the story of three teens who learn that there is more than their devices as they explore jazz, hip hop, street dance and ballet. Click here for tickets.
Come take a very special Winter Solstice Tarot Reading class at Relume. You will walk away with clarity for the returning light and I’ll bring a special treat to this class. Sign up and be part of a special meditative ritual! Click here to be part of the fun.
And I know March 2026 feels far, but it’ll be here sooner than you think and, along with it, the DC Environmental Film Festival will come back with an important theme: “Against the Current.” To learn about DCEFF and their mission, click here.