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“DC Holiday Market Returns to Dupont Circle – Now on New Hampshire Avenue NW”

Published November 3, 2025 at 3:25PM | Updated November 4, 2025 at 8:35AM

Ed. Note: Info on the The DowntownDC Holiday Market can be found here.

From a press release:

“The beloved DC Holiday Market is back in Dupont Circle this season, in a new location. Diverse Markets Management, in partnership with The Dupont Circle Business Improvement District (BID), will once again host one of the city’s most popular traditions, now located on the 1500 block of New Hampshire Ave, NW, one block east of last year’s location on 19th Street.

The market opens Friday, November 14, 2025, and runs daily through Tuesday, December 23, 2025, inviting visitors to experience one-of-a-kind shopping, festive decor, and seasonal treats, all in the heart of Dupont Circle. (more…)

Behold the Best Pumpkin Carving for Halloween 2025 (so far)

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 31, 2025 at 3:05PM

Thanks to Callie for sharing her masterpiece.

Mark It! “The DowntownDC Holiday Market Returns November 21st”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 28, 2025 at 3:35PM

courtesy DowntownDC BID

From a press release:

“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) announced the return of the beloved DowntownDC Holiday Market, with an expanded and elevated experience, and new features for visitors of all ages.

The DowntownDC Holiday Market will once again transform F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets NW into a vibrant winter village, open daily from November 21 through December 23, 2025. The market is free to the public and open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Back and better than ever, (more…)

#PSA

Scary Signs of the Times: Sara’s Market Halloween edition

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 24, 2025 at 12:30PM | Updated October 27, 2025 at 11:09AM

3008 Q Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

For a minute I thought this was real, and then I burst out laughing. For those who may not know, Georgetown has been overrun by too many banks, pretty much destroying its character. Sara’s and its companion location Dent Place Market are great neighbors. (more…)

“Surely the Last* Christmas tree?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 24, 2025 at 8:55AM

Thanks to Elizabeth for sending: “From 6th & E NE yesterday (10/23). Definitely a Christmas tree.” (more…)

#last christmas tree in town

“Best Halloween Display?”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 21, 2025 at 9:25AM

Thanks to Andrew for sending from Georgetown:

“I think this simple and understated display is one of the best private residence displays I’ve seen so far this season.” (more…)

“RIP to our dearly departed stores” expanded…

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 20, 2025 at 8:55AM

Fortunately TJ Maxx has risen from the dead plus Trader Joe’s and Total Wine to pick up some of the slack…

From Friendship Heights: (more…)

#signs of the times

Continuing Coverage of Giant Skeletons Circa 2025

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 15, 2025 at 9:00AM

Thanks to Nicole for sending above from Glover Park and Craig for sending below from Kalorama: (more…)

#signs of the times

“Halloween decorations!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 14, 2025 at 9:00AM

Thanks to RoRo for sending this awesome set up in 16th Street Heights: (more…)

“Halloween Costumes and party supplies”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published October 7, 2025 at 9:25AM

429 L’Enfant Plaza SW – in the L’enfant plaza food court

“Deaer PoPville,

Plugging this local party store that’s new-ish in the L’Enfant food court area. It’s called Total Party and they have hundreds of Halloween costumes, wigs, makeup decorations, and supplies. They also have (more…)

#L'Enfant Plaza