The holidays are here (hooray!) - here's a list of free events, holiday markets, and places in Ward 6 to get your tree and decorations.

We're pulling together holiday events that are free and open to the public, holiday markets to get great gifts from local businesses, and the best places to buy a tree (or a wreath or garland) in the community. If you'd like to have your event considered, please send a quick email to Erik Salmi at esalmi(at)dccouncil.us. 

Holiday Tree + Greenery Sales

The Hill Rag has a great round-up of where to get holiday trees, wreathes, and all of your seasonal goodies from local sellers or for local causes. Here are the quick highlights, more info in the link: 

• Brent Elementary Christmas Tree and Holiday Sale
• Miner Elementary School Holiday Greenery Sale
• DC Firefighters Burn Foundation Tree Lot at the Salt Line
• Capitol Hill Scouts Troop 500 & Cub Scout Pack 230
• Frager's Hardware Garden Center
• Ginkgo Gardens
• Eastern Market 

Holiday Markets

Eastern Market Main Street's The Holly Days
Runs Nov 24 - Dec 31, 2018
Website: https://www.thehollydays.com/

NoMa BID's Winterfest 
Runs Nov 30 - Dec 16
Website: http://wundergartendc.com/winterfest2018

Fun Holiday Events

Nov 30: Capitol Riverfront Holiday Tree Lighting
Dec 1: The District's Holiday Boat Parade at The Wharf
Dec 2: Fifth Annual Community Menorah Lighting
Dec 4: Deadline to register for Light Up SW
Dec 8: Photos with Santa in NoMa
Dec 9: Holiday Celebration at the SW Duck Pond
Dec 15: Photos with Santa at Barracks Row
Dec 22: Christmas Caroling at The Wharf