MONDAY, DECEMBER 20
WINTERFEST: Head to Wunder Garten to enjoy Christmas trees, seasonal beers, warm cocktails, and more for one of the last days of their 5th annual Winterfest. This Monday, enjoy holiday themed trivia at 7 p.m. in the temperature-controlled winter wonderland. (Wunder Garten, 4 p.m., FREE)
PIZZA HOLIDAY: Though the Feast of the Seven Fishes is traditionally held on Dec. 24, we won’t tell if you want to start the celebration early. Neither will Stellina Pizzeria: They’re kicking off the week with a pizza edition of the traditional Italian holiday. Through Christmas Eve, order a feast of four special pies for takeout or delivery from the Union Market or Arlington locations. There’s a seafood ‘za loaded with shrimp, calimari, mussels, and clams; one draped with smoked salmon; another topped with pureed purple potato and octopus carpaccio; and a dessert pizza with the flavors of pannettone. The feast feeds eight, so invite your hungriest friends. (Stellina Pizzeria locations, through Dec. 24., $120)
MORE: America’s Favorite Holiday Movie: The Story of It’s a Wonderful Life (Smithsonian Associates, virtual, 12 p.m., $25)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21
LGBTQ MIXER: Bring the holidays and New Year in with Mayor Muriel Bowers and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs at this holiday mixer. Get to know the office and meet other LGBTQ community members while enjoying refreshments at Red Bear Brewing. (Red Bear Brewing, 6 p.m., free entry)
LIGHTS RIDE: Head to Arlington for a festive holiday lights bike ride to ogle at decorated homes. Feel free to dress your bike in lights for the 5-mile no-drop ride, before ending at Trek Bike Clarendon for refreshments. (Trek Bicycle Arlington Clarendon, 6 p.m., FREE)
WINTER SOLSTICE: Commemorate the shortest day and longest night of the year with a hike and candlelit reflection in the woods of Shepherd Parkway. After a half-mile walk through the park, attendees can participate in a candlelit vigil at a hilltop overlooking D.C. The event is cosponsored by the Ward 8 Woods Conservancy and the Anacostia Coordinating Council. (Shepherd Parkway, 4 p.m., $10)
MORE: 2021 Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run (5 p.m., $8), Home For The Holidays comedy show (DC Arts Center, 7:30 p.m., $10), The Office Holiday Party Episodes Trivia at Duffy’s Irish Pub (8 p.m., FREE), The Christmas Revels: An American Celebration of the Winter Solstice (The Spanish Ballroom, on demand, $40)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22
TURKISH COFFEE: Celebrate World Turkish Coffee Day at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria with a holiday raffle and live art show by Hasan Kale. Catch a screening of the documentary Turkish Coffee Tales of Anatolia, or taste Turkish coffee and desserts at the mini bazaar. (George Washington Masonic National Memorial, 7 p.m., FREE)
BUILD-A-BATCH: The new Shop Made in VA hosts a cake decorating class with local cakery Killa Cakes. Attendees will learn piping and decorating techniques to create their own 6-inch cake masterpiece. (Shop Made in VA, 5 p.m., $75)
NOLA TAKE-OVER: The Ugly Mug hosts a Southern Christmas party for all to experience the culture. Enjoy food and drink specials and a DJ while earning cash prizes for the most unique “Ugly as a Mug” sweater (The Ugly Mug, 7 p.m., $20)
MORE: Jungle Bells: a Drum & Bass party (spacycloud, 9 p.m., FREE)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23
LIVING NATIVITY: Just before Christmas, see Fairfax Circle Church reenact the nativity scene with live animals. There will also be crafts for kids, soups, and snacks available for purchase. (Fairfax Circle Church, 7 p.m., FREE)
SCAVENGER HUNT: Enjoy a self-guided scavenger hunt on the National Mall with family and friends from Puzzling Adventures. Each adventure consists of a series of locations where you are required to answer questions or solve puzzles before finding the next place. Play with any team size at any time of day! (National Mall, $19.99 per team)
MORE: A Candlelight Christmas (The Music Center at Strathmore, 3 p.m., $10)
