Events

Novemberfest

Jazz Cafe

November 23, 10am-3pm

Outside on 7th St. SE and NC Ave. SE

Eastern Market Main Street is bringing you more great, local jazz!

During the outdoor market on Sunday, November 23, shoppers can find our green bistro tables and chairs at the north end of 7th St. SE. Enjoy your morning coffee or lunch while fabulous musicians set a relaxing tone to this kickoff holiday weekend.

10am-12pm Herb Scott

1pm-3pm Sequoia Redwood Snyder

This event takes place the day after the Capitol Hill BID Tree Lighting at the Metro Plaza, if you want to make it a great weekend!

Better Together

November 22 - December 7

This holiday season, Capitol Hill small businesses have come together to help spread holiday cheer and support one another. During the Better Together promotion – November 22nd to December 7th – shop at one of the participating small businesses, and get a gift card to another local spot. If you make a qualifying purchase at all the participating locations, you could collect multiple gifts from a ton of unique local vendors! They all hope you’ll discover something delightful!

This year brings an exciting surprise! Thanks to the office of Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, two lucky winners will find an extra special prize in their envelope... two free tickets to a Washington Capitals game this January!

See the map on the website for participating Capitol Hill locations!

The Holly Days

November - December 2025

All event info can be found on our special Holly Days website!

Nov 22nd: Capitol Hill BID Tree Lighting

Nov 23rd: Novemberfest

Nov 28th: Eastern Market & Hill is Home Holiday Time Machine (21+ only)

Nov 29th: Small Business Saturday Better Together Gift Card Exchange

Nov 30th: Betty the Yeti Welcome and Parade (all ages!)

Dec 1st: Holly Days Sip & Shop

Dec 13th: Wreaths Across America at Congressional Cemetery

December Weekends: Capitol Hill Caroling Marathon