About Holiday Bucket List 2022
Here are 55 ideas for getting out of the house and into the spirit this holiday season.
Wreath Making
She Loves Me | December 14 and 18
This course at the flower shop’s Eckington location includes decorative bits and bobs for a one-of-a-kind evergreen creation. $85
Holiday Crafts
Shop Made in VA | December 17
Zhuzh up giftwrapping and get a head start on personalized cards at this holiday craft session. Free
Gingerbread
Cork Market | December 3
Build a cinnamon-scented palace at this 14th Street shop’s annual gingerbread party. You can also pick up to-go kits containing pieces of the house, icing, and candy decor. $60
Ornaments
Shop Made in DC (Union Market) | December 8
Sew plush felt ornaments and personalize them with festive beads. Each pupil gets two decorations: one to give, one for their own tree. $55
Gingerbread
McLean Community Center | December 8
Calling all interior-design disciples: Decorate pre-constructed gingerbread houses with frosting, candy, and salty accoutrements. $45
Cookie Baking
Hill Center | December 10
You’re sure to bring the best baked goods to your cookie swap under the tutelage of former Washington Post food and recipe editor Bonnie Benwick. $79
Ugly Sweaters
Shop Made in DC (Georgetown) | December 11
Craft a one-of-a-kind eye-sore for this season’s ugly-Âsweater parties. Bring your own jumper and indulge in chaotic design. $40
Cookie Decorating
Lost Boy Cider | December 13
Learn icing and decorating techniques at this Alexandria cidery, to pull off three Christmas designs on a half dozen cookies. $60
Holiday Centerpieces
Metro Flower Market (Chantilly) | December 15
Forget the Christmas ham—the star of your holiday table will be a handcrafted centerpiece with pinecones and ribbons. $85
This article appears in the November 2022 issue of Washingtonian.