Jun
3
Sat
The Fit Foodie Experience 5k @ French Quarter Brasserie
Jun 3 @ 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Fit Foodie Experience 
What: The Fit Foodie Festival & 5K celebrates the balance of delicious, healthy food and a fun, active lifestyle as runners eat their way to the finish line with bites at every mile, then celebrate at the post-race John Hancock Vitality Village Food and Fitness Festival. 
When: Saturday June 3, 2017 
Where:  French Quarter Brasserie – 3950 University Dr., Fairfax, VA 22030
Who: Meet-and-greets with John Hancock elite athletes – Olympic marathoners Ryan Hall and Desiree Linden, and more! 
 

 

Jul
22
Sat
Radical Beauty Book Signing @ Westin City Center
Jul 22 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

What:   Kimberly Snyder & Well + Good Present DC Beauty Immersion Speaking Tour + Radical Beauty book signing

Where: Westin Washington D.C. City Center

1400 M St NW

Washington, DC 20005

When: Saturday, July 22nd from 12pm-2pm

Who:    Kimberly Snyder, New York Times best-selling author and nutritionist

 

ABOUT: New York Times best-selling author and nutritionist Kimberly Snyder will kick off her Beauty Immersion Speaking Tour with an event in DC sponsored by Well + Good.  The event will feature a discussion from Snyder followed by a Radical Beauty book signing and meet and greet, which will take place at the Westin Washington D.C. City Center on Saturday, July 22nd from 7:00pm-9:00pm EST. This event is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased here: http://kimberlysnyder.com/events/

 

Aug
5
Sat
“Have You Seen My Tail?” Book Event @ Soapstone Market
Aug 5 @ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

–“Have You Seen My Tail?” the new children’s book by author Kaitlin Puccio, is
now available for sale. The story will enthrall children as they join Corky the Corgi on a hunt for his missing
tail. At the heart of the tale is a timeless fable about accepting differences and being
comfortable in your own skin (…or fur).
The book’s message about compassion, acceptance, and companionship will appeal to
families looking for engaging tools to raise empathetic and confident children.
A portion of the proceeds from each “Have You Seen My Tail?” purchase will go to Paws of War, an
organization that matches rescue dogs with military veterans suffering from the emotional effects of war.
Kaitlin’s first book, “The Adventures of Celia Kaye,” has been a useful tool for children’s organizations like The
Girl Scouts of Central Texas, with whom Kaitlin collaborated to create a curriculum to educate children about
celiac disease and food allergies, while also teaching the importance of accepting differences.
“Have You Seen My Tail?” was designed by Grammy-nominated record cover designer and artist Sarah
Larnach, who also illustrated “The Adventures of Celia Kaye.”

WASHINGTON, DC AREA BOOK EVENTS
Kaitlin will appear to read and sign “Have You Seen My Tail?” at DC area Pawties this summer. Join her at
Soapstone Market on August 5 from 10 to 11 AM.
THE SEARCH FOR THE REAL LIFE CORKY
Corky is so excited that he discovered the secret of his missing tail, and he wants to tell corgis everywhere!
Send in photos or videos of your corgi being paw-fect and Corky will post them on his Instagram.
The winner will get a mountain of toys, treats, and more pooch-related products for your Instafamous corgi.
Plus, your pup will be featured on Corky’s book page as Corky’s new friend. Give us a woof
at @CorkyWithNoTail and use #IRLCorky to submit. Visit @CorkyWithNoTail on Instagram for details.

Oct
22
Sun
Barre & Beer: FlyBarre/DC Brau Brewing @ DC Brau Brewing Company
Oct 22 @ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
On Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m., Flywheel Sports’ barre component, FlyBarre, will host a special 45-minute pop-up class at DC Brau Brewing Company. Free and open to the public, fitness enthusiasts will sweat it out followed by complimentary craft beer courtesy of DC Brau.
To attend, folks need to sign up here and must bring a mat, water bottle and ID.
Oct
25
Wed
Breakfast with the Mounted Police @ Hotel Monaco
Oct 25 @ 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

POLICE ON HORSES at the Washington International Horse Show

  • Wednesday, October 25 (8:00-10:00am): WIHS will host its annual Breakfast with the Mounted Police in front of Hotel Monaco at 700 F Street NW to meet the officers and their mounts.  A long-honored and fan-favorite tradition, mounted police units across the region will be recognized.  There will be an outdoor buffet, including treats for horses!  This provides a great opportunity for the local DC community to meet the officers and their mounts.
Oct
26
Thu
Barn Night at Washington International Horse Show @ Capital One Arena
Oct 26 @ 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM

SHOW JUMPING’S SUPERSTARS IN COSTUMES 

  • Thursday, October 26 (7:00-10:30pm): Barn Night reigns as groups of horse-crazy enthusiasts come to Capital One Arena to cheer on their favorite riders. Riders can go all out for their costumes: painting their horse, wearing masks, and donning laugh-out-loud attire.  Horse lovers will have a chance to enter contests, win great prizes, and enjoy a fun, horse-filled evening of exciting jumping competition.
Oct
28
Sat
Mount Vernon Triangle Fall Fun Day @ Milian Park
Oct 28 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Kids of all ages along with their four-legged friends are invited to attend the Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District’s (MVT CID) annual Fall Fun Day, held this year onSaturday, October 28 at Milian Park at 5th and Massachusetts Avenue, NW from 10:00 AM to noon. The festive neighborhood event marks the final day of the FRESHFARM MVT Market, which will be open from 10 AM to 2 PMfeaturing delicious locally-grown fall produce and veggies, pastries, breads, grass-fed meats, cheeses and eggs along with homemade sauces, jams and other house-made items. Free activities at the large park set with straw bale seating areas will include a pumpkin bowling game, bouncy house, banjo musician, face painting, cider tastings courtesy Black Rock Orchard, free popcorn and mini-pumpkin painting courtesy 5th Street Ace Hardware, a kid costume parade around the park. a dog costume parade on the red carpet with prizes for the top three costumes, and plenty of sweet treats for everyone.

Fall Fun Day Schedule:

10:00 AM Until Noon — Face Painting, Mini Pumpkin Painting, Games & Sweets, Pumpkin Bowling, Bouncy House, Music

10:30 AM — Mini-Monsters Costume Parade (Meet at MVT CID Office front yard at 457 Massachusetts Avenue, NW)

11:15 AM — Dog Costume Parade & Contest (Meet at MVT CID Office front yard at 457 Massachusetts Avenue, NW)

 

Washington International Horse Show Free Kids Event @ Capital One Arena
Oct 28 @ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

FREE KIDS EVENT

  • Saturday, October 28 (10:00am-2:00pm): WIHS Kids’ Day is a free, fun, family-friendly event. Children participate in more than a dozen hands-on educational and fun activities, including pony rides, coloring station, face painting, pony brushing lessons, plus giveaways from Georgetown Cupcake. There’s even a pony kissing booth with Mini Cooper, the mini pony! Rain or shine, outdoor activities will be held in front of the Hotel Monaco at 700 F Street NW and face painting and other events will be held on the Capital One Arena concourse.

 

Oct
31
Tue
DowntownDC Fall Festival @ Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Oct 31 @ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Date: Oct 31st, 2017

Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm

Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Washington DC 20004

Description:

Get ready to fall into fun this Halloween with the DowntownDC Business Improvement District and the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for the DowntownDC Fall Festival.

Bring your coworkers, friends, family and kids to Woodrow Wilson Plaza (1300 Pennsylvania Avenue) on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 12pm-2pm for some free fun, including a special Halloween DJ set, pumpkin decorating with BLICK art, a mysterious Children’s Story Hour with DC Public Library, lively face painting, candy giveaways, and the return of the ghoulish DowntownDC stilt walkers.

Wear your Halloween costumes! Photo ops will be available!

Price: Free

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtowndc-fall-festival-tickets-38979134641

Nov
9
Thu
Food & Friends Pie Day @ Farragut Suare
Nov 9 @ 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

Food & Friends will be hosting a community Pie Day in support of its annual Slice of Life Pie Selling Campaign, which funds nutritious, home-delivered meals and groceries to the critically ill in our community. During the event, we will be distributing information aboutSlice of Life and giving away FREE samples of our delicious pies that are for sale to raise funds to support Food & Friends’ mission.

                     

WHEN:            Thursday, November 9th from 11:30am-2:00pm

 

WHERE:          Farragut Square, K St. and 17th St. NW, Washington, DC                                                                        

 

DETAILS:        The 11th Annual Slice of Life Thanksgiving pie sale is a simple and delicious way for members of the public to support Food & Friends’ large-scale effort to deliver 1 million healthy meals this year to those in the community living with life-challenging illnesses. The goal this year is to sell 9,000 pies. Each pie purchased will provide ONE FULL DAY of meals, from our kitchen to delivery, for a Food & Friends client.

 

During the event, community members will have the chance to sample our Pumpkin and Apple pies and cast their vote for their favorite flavor! The winner of our “In Pie We Crust” election will go on a flash sale for the remainder of the afternoon. Everyone who votes will be entered into a drawing to win a full Thanksgiving dinner for 4, plus 2 pies.

 

Pies may be purchased directly from Food & Friends or through one of our corporate or individual pie sellers. Visitwww.foodandfriends.org/pie to find a directory of pie sellers, to sign up to help sell pies or to purchase online. Pie sales close on Thursday, November 16th. Pre-purchased pies can be picked up on Tuesday, November 21st at Food & Friends or 30+ convenient locations throughout the region.