Christmas Events 2011 in Georgetown – Washington, DC

Celebrate the Christmas season in the heart of Washington, DC’s historic Georgetown neighborhood. This year's festivities expand to "12 days of Merriment", full of exclusive holiday promotions and playful contests and activities. During the 12 days, Georgetown merchants will offer in-store specials like shoppers' relief cocktails and pampering stations, Holiday Shopping Halftime happy hours where guests can take a break from shopping with some NFL games and specials, classic holiday movie screenings and more.

Dates: December 9-20, 2011

Kick-Off Party - Saturday, December 10, 2011, 1 - 4 p.m. Events will include the holiday-style "Don't Forget the Lyrics", Fruitcake Eating contests, gourmet Hot Cocoa Tastings from some of Georgetown's premier restaurants and sweetest shops, plus holiday karaoke and pet adoptions. Guests are also invited to wear their most hideous, outdated or silly holiday sweaters for a chance to win prizes from local merchants. Free pedicab rides will be available for attendees that afternoon from the Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom-GWU metro stations to Georgetown from 12-4 p.m.

Shop For Her Night - Wednesday, December 14, 2011, 5-9 p.m. Making the holiday shopping experience a little more guy-friendly, several Georgetown shops are hosting a special night where men can shop for the women in their lives with manly drinks, exclusive discounts, and complimentary gift wrapping and gifts-to-go to make shopping easier.

Shop for Him Night - Thursday, December 15, 2011, 5-9 p.m. Ladies can shop for the men in their lives at stores like Hugh & Crye where the wine will flow as stylists help them find the perfect holiday shirt for their guy, Tumi who will offer refreshments and 25-40% off, Vineyard Vines who will be serving up hot cider and desserts plus 15% off for the night, and more.

Location: Wisconsin Ave., between M and N Sts.

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