Takoma for the Holidays

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November 28, 2016

Check out these events and activities while you shop and dine local this holiday season in Takoma!  More info at www.mainstreettakoma.org

Thursday, December 1

Holiday Open House, 6:30-9:00pm
The Still Point, 6 Grant Ave
http://thestillpointspa.com/

Friday, December 2

Washington Adventist University’s Annual Christmas Concert, 7:30pm-8:45pm
Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church, 7700 Carroll Avenue
wau.edu

Karen Collins & The Backroads Band, 8:00-11:00pm
Takoma Park VFW, 6420 Orchard Ave
http://backroads.karencollins.net

Saturday, December 3rd

Takoma Park Craftwomen’s 35th Annual Holiday Show and Sale, 10:00-4:00pm
7208 Maple Ave.

Alternative Gift Fair, 12noon-4:00pm
Gifts that touch people’s hearts, honor them and make a difference to those in need.
TP Presbyterian Church, 310 Tulip Ave
http://www.aggw.org

Holiday Benefit Show with Monkeyfeather, Trainwreck, and Over the Divide, 6:30pm
Takoma Park VFW, 6420 Orchard Ave
https://www.facebook.com/events/1243937942340083/

Sunday, December 4th

Pajamarama  8:00-11:00am
Shop in your pajamas for discounts at participating businesses.
https://mainstreettakoma.org/featured-events/pajamarama/

Main Street Takoma Pop Up! 8am-11am
Takoma t-shirts, hats and mugs make great holiday gifts.
Corner of Carroll and Laurel Avenues
http://bit.ly/2fJp9OD

Holiday Workshop at the NatureLab, 8:00-11:00am
7003 Carroll Ave
http://thenaturelabsite.com/

Mr Gabe performs at Republic, 9:30am
Free family performance!  Plus Republic’s bar will be open starting at 8am with coffee, hot beverages and sweet and savory pastries.
Republic, 6939 Laurel Ave
http://www.republictakoma.com/

Live DJ Pajama Ride 9:30am, 11:00am and 12:30pm
CYCLED DC, 6960-C Maple St, NW
http://www.cycledmd.com/

Holiday Portrait and Play, 10:00-2:00pm
Little Loft, 7007 Carroll Ave
http://www.littleloftstudios.com/

Santa Paws Pet Photos with Santa, 11:00am-3:00pm
To benefit WHS/WARL
The Big Bad Woof, 6960 Maple St. NW
http://www.thebigbadwoof.com/events-calendar/

DC Arts Studios Open House and Holiday Sale, 12noon-5:00pm
Purchase original artwork and handmade gifts directly from the artists and artisans in their studios.
6925 Willow St. NW
https://dcartsstudios.org/

Knock on Wood Tap Studios Holiday Open House, 12noon-5:00pm
With  snacks, shuffles, jamming and demos
Knock on Wood, 6925 Willow St. NW
www.knockonwood.org/

Takoma Park Craftwomen’s 35th Annual Holiday Show and Sale, 12noon-4pm
7208 Maple Ave.

Kids Gift Making Workshop, 1:00-3:00pm
Little Loft, 7007 Carroll Ave
http://www.littleloftstudios.com/

Dance Afire Community Holiday Fire Show, 5:00-6:00pm
Gazebo,7035 Carroll Ave
https://www.facebook.com/events/1842568672644936/

Friday, December 9

Huda Asfour Trio & Special Guests, 7:30pm-10:30pm
Carroll Cafe @ Seekers Church, 276 Carroll  St, NW
http://carrollcafe.org/

Saturday, December 10th

Holiday Art Sale, 10:00-4:00pm
Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Ave
https://www.facebook.com/events/235453240174188/

Cedar Avenue Artists Holiday Art Show, 11:00-4:00pm
7209 Cedar Ave, Takoma Park

Annual Cookie Decorating Party, 12noon-2:00pm
Spring Mill Bread Co. 7300 Carroll Ave
http://www.springmillbread.com/

Holiday Movie Night, 6:00pm
The Nature Lab, 7003 Carroll Avehttp://www.littleloftstudios.com/

Sunday, December 11th

Open House at Bikram Yoga Takoma Park, 9:00am-4:00pm
Free classes, fun, food, drink and meet the teachers.  Plus Intro to Essential Oils demo with make & take oils from 11:30am – 2:00pm
Bikram Yoga Takoma Park, 7324 Carroll Ave
http://www.bikramyogariveric.com/

Alternative Gift Fair Stand, 10:00-2:00pm
Takoma Park Farmers Market, Laurel Ave
http://www.aggw.org

Cedar Avenue Artists Holiday Art Show, 11:00-4:00pm
7209 Cedar Ave.

Kids Gift Making Workshop, 1:00-3:00pm
Little Loft, 7007 Carroll Ave
http://www.littleloftstudios.com/

Takoma Park Authors’ Fair, 2:30pm-5:00pm
Browse Books, Meet Authors, Read Local
Roscoes, 7040 Carroll Ave
https://www.facebook.com/events/228542430901753/

Thursday, December 15th

Winter Solstice Celebration with the Foggy Bottom Morris Men
Gazebo 6:00pm & Takoma Park Library, 7:30pm
http://www.fbmm-morris.org/

Friday, December 16th

Holiday Trunk Show with Shy Lotus Jewelry
Willow Street Yoga, 6930 Carroll Ave
http://www.willowstreetyoga.com/holiday-workshops-2/

Saturday, December 17th

Takoma Cocoa Crawl, 3:00-5:00pm
Grab a Takoma mug and enjoy cocoa specials at participating businesses
https://mainstreettakoma.org/featured-events/takoma-cocoa-crawl/

Community Carol Singalong, 5:00pm
Takoma Park SDA Church, 6951 Carroll Ave.
http://www.thetpchurch.org/

Sunday, December 18th

Holiday Brass & Singalong, 1:00pm & 2:00pm
Young Takoma Concert Series,
Gazebo, 7035 Carroll Ave

Kids Gift Making Workshop, 1:00-3:00pm
Little Loft, 7007 Carroll Ave
http://www.littleloftstudios.com/

Friday, December 23

Ugly Sweater Party, 10:00pm
Republic, 6939 Laurel Ave
http://www.republictakoma.com/

All December:

Dec 19-30 (daily)
Keeping Spirits Bright: Mixed-level yoga, 10:00am every day
Willow Street Yoga, 6930 Carroll Ave
http://www.willowstreetyoga.com/holiday-workshops-2/

Pop Up Shops featuring Local Artisans, Sundays
The Spice Suite, 6902 4th St NW
http://www.thespicesuite.com/

Christmas Tree Sales by the Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Dept
City Lot next to the TPSS Coop, 201 Ethan Allen Ave
Hours of Operation: http://eepurl.com/cpFuov

Christmas Tree and Wreath Sales
Old Takoma Ace Hardware, 7001 Carroll Ave
http://www.acehardwaredc.com/stores/old-takoma-ace-hardware.html

Christmas Wreath and Garland Sales
Park Florist, 6921 Laurel Ave
www.parkflorist.us/