
Thanks to Callie for sharing her masterpiece.

Thanks to Callie for sharing her masterpiece.

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…)

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…)

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

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…)

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…)

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

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

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…)

11th and Kenyon Street, NW
“Dear PoPville,
Oktoberfest! I just learned it traditionally starts Sep. 20 and only goes through Oct 5 – so can we share best suggestions for schnitzel, spaetzle, pretzel and of course beer?
I will start with (totally unexpected) Wonderland Ballroom. (more…)