FRIDAY, DEC. 30

KWANZAA CRAFTS: Kwanzaa kicked off on Dec. 26 and continues through Jan. 1. Celebrate the holiday and its seven principles by joining the Anacostia Community Museum this weekend for Kwanzaa crafts and activities. Each day, participants will be guided through a variety of art projects, games and more inspired by Kwanzaa. (Anacostia Community Museum; Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; FREE)

MOVE MINDFULLY: Take stock of the old year and prepare for the new one with Moving Mindfully into the New Year, a virtual meditation and reflection workshop guided by Dr. Terri Lynn Simpson, who oversees the Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage at the Washington National Cathedral. (Virtual; 1 p.m.; $15) 

STORIES ACROSS GENERATIONS: With all the hubbub about New Year’s, it’s hard not to think about the passage of time. This Friday, Playback Theater celebrates the passage of time and the wisdom that it brings with Stories from the Old, and Stories from the Young. In one evening of storytelling, people of all ages will share their reflections, wisdom and wit. (Anacostia Arts Center; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; FREE)

MORE: DIY Zine Lab in Teen Space (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; FREE), Winter Break Fun (Capitol View Neighborhood Library; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; FREE), Noon Year’s Eve Party (Georgetown Neighborhood Library; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; FREE), Erica Rhodes (Arlington Cinema And Drafthouse; 7 p.m.; $20), The Owners (Black Cat; 7:30 p.m.; $20), Straight No Chaser Comedy Tour (EagleBank Arena; 8 p.m.; $59), Louis The Child (Echostage; 9 p.m.; $60), Lyfe Jennings (City Winery; 10:30 p.m.; $50+)

SATURDAY, DEC. 31

FOREST BATHING: The literal translation of the Japanese term “shinrin-yoku” is “forest bath.” Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the practice of immersing yourself mindfully into nature and reaping therapeutic and spiritual benefits. We could probably all stand to take a forest bath. Luckily, the National Arboretum is hosting one this Saturday. (The National Arboretum; 9 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.; $35 suggested donation)

FAMILY NEW YEAR’S: Can’t keep the kids up ‘til midnight? Or can’t muster enough energy to do so yourself? metrobarDC has got you covered with their daytime Family New Year’s Party, which will feature festive cocktails and fun games. And if you’re looking for a nighttime party, they’ve got that too. (metrobar, Times vary, Day party is FREE, night party, $10) 

BLUEGRASS EVE: Dance the year away at the Birchmere’s New Year’s Eve concert, which will feature performances from three local bluegrass outfits: Seldom Scene, the Eastman String Band and Wicked Sycamore. (The Birchmere; 8 p.m.; $49.50)

GO-GO PARTY: Another New Year’s Eve bash, another exciting lineup of local acts. If go-go is more up your alley than bluegrass, head to Howard Theatre for an evening with Rare Essence and Trouble Funk, two of the District’s premier go-go groups. (Howard Theatre; 9 p.m.; $55+) 

LAUGH IT OFF: Welcome the new year with a big smile at DC Improv this Saturday. They’re offering two performances of two shows — NYE with Gina Brillon and a New Year’s Eve Showcase. If you buy a ticket to one of the later shows, you’ll be treated to a cheese plate, a countdown to 2023 and a glass of champagne. Plus, your ticket comes with free entry to any DC Improv show of your choosing in 2023. (DC Improv; 7:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.; $35+)

HARRY NEW YEAR: Do your late night talking and midnight kissing at Harry New Year, a Harry Styles New Year’s celebration at Union Stage. Unfortunately, Styles himself will not be in attendance, but you can pretend he is as you dance the night away to a playlist that celebrates all of his music, from One Direction to Harry’s House. (Union Stage; 8 p.m.; $20+)

SWING DANCE: Want to learn a new skill in 2023? Get a head start with Gottaswing’s New Year’s Eve Swing Dance celebration. The evening will kick off with a beginner swing dance lesson, then transition into a swing dance celebration that parties on through midnight. (Glen Echo Park; 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; $30+)

YACHT PARTY: Pretend it’s the ‘20s — the other ‘20s — with Gatsby’s DC Fireworks New Year’s Eve Yacht Party. The Spirit of Washington Yacht welcomes you aboard for a celebration that includes an open bar, a dinner buffet, and Roaring ‘20s-style debauchery. (Pier 4 at 580 Water Street SW; 8 p.m.; $199+)

MORE: New Year’s Eve Champagne & Chocolate Hunt (O Street Museum; 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; $60), Countdown Party with Zarna Garg (Miracle Theatre; 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.; $50), Crazy Aunt Helen’s New Year’s Eve Party (Crazy Aunt Helen’s; 8 p.m.; FREE), Hip Hop 50 New Year’s Eve Celebration (The St. James; 8 p.m.; $100+), Champagne Silent Disco (Bottles Wine Garden; 8:30 p.m.; $140), Big Night D.C. (Gaylord National Harbor; 9 p.m.; $119+), George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic (9:30 Club; 9 p.m.; $100), Gordon Sterling & the People (Pearl Street Warehouse; 9 p.m.; $30), Wilson Wonderland New Year’s Eve (Wilson Hardware; 9 p.m.; starts at $40)

For even more ways to ring in the new year, check out DCist’s New Year’s Eve roundup.

SUNDAY, JAN. 1

FUN-A-DAY: The premise of Fun-A-Day is simple: Choose an activity that brings you joy, and do it every day in January. You’ll be in the company of various Fun-A-Day chapters, including one right here in D.C. At the end of your fun January, you have the option of showcasing your creation at a Fun-A-Day showcase hosted at Rhizome. (Remote; through Jan. 31; FREE) 

160 TOLLS FOR 160 YEARS: On New Year’s Day, bells will ring exactly 160 times at the Lincoln Memorial. The bell rings, which are part of the National Bell Festival, will represent the 160 years that have passed since President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. (Lincoln Memorial; 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.; FREE)

MORE: FITDC Fresh Start 5K (Freedom Plaza; 11 a.m.; FREE), Full Peal Attempt (Washington National Cathedral; 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; FREE), A Soldier’s Play (Kennedy Center; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; $49+), Motown Christmas Pop-Up Bar (Lydia On Hst; 3 p.m.; FREE), The Recovery Day Party (Air Restaurant & Lounge; 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.; $10+), Underground Comedy at Wonderland Ballroom (Wonderland Ballroom; 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; FREE), deadmau5 (Echostage; 9 p.m.; $60+)