Donna Faye's Bakery is a family-owned, Washington, D.C.-based bakery rooted in tradition and love. Inspired by cherished recipes passed down through generations, we specialize in Chicago-style butter cookies, rich pound cakes, granola & more. Come taste a piece of home!
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DONNA FAYE'S BAKERY, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | Mindful Drinking Fest is the largest mindful drinking event in the US, with 3 days of programming. The event fosters community and educates attendees about the benefits of no-and low-alcohol beverages and holistic health practices. Attendees sip delicious drinks, celebrate a world of mindful consumption and connect through the tasting hall, seminars, parties and wellness activations. Get tickets now!
JANUARY 10-12, 2025
EVENTS THROUGHOUT UNION MARKET DISTRICT | | | NEW YEARS IN UNION MARKET DISTRICT | | | Celebrate New Year's Eve with joie de vivre at La Jambe! Join us at 6 PM sharp (that's midnight in France!) for a festive French ball drop, complete with a live broadcast of the celebration straight from France. Toast to the New Year in true French fashion with a complimentary glass of bubbly. Let's ring in 2024 together, French-style. Santé! No reservations needed, walk-ins only.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 STARTING AT 6 PM
LA JAMBE, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | Rev your engines and ring in the New Year at F1 Arcade in Union Market! Get ready for a Vegas-inspired bash featuring handcrafted cocktails, delicious bites, open sim racing and beats by DJ XIVER. With Britt Waters of Good Morning Washington as your host, this is the party to kick off 2025. The celebration runs from 8 PM to 1 AM—don't miss your chance to start the new year in style! Get tickets now.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 STARTING AT 8 PM
F1 ARCADE, 420 PENN ST NE | | | Celebrate New Year's Eve at Sid Gold's Request Room with an open bar from 10–11 PM, including all beer, wine and house cocktails. Your ticket includes a bubbly toast at midnight and guaranteed seating for piano karaoke from 10 PM to 1:30 AM. Plus, a live DJ and dancing until 3 AM. Get tickets now!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 STARTING AT 10 PM
SID GOLD'S REQUEST ROOM, 1262 5TH ST NE | | | Ring in 2025 with bold flavors and unforgettable vibes at El Presidente! On New Year's Eve, savor luxe specials like uni and blue crab baked oysters or adobado short rib with mestiza sauce, all while dueling mariachi bands keep the energy high from 8 PM to 1 AM. When the clock strikes midnight, raise a complimentary tequila shot to toast in true El Presidente style.
The party doesn't stop there—kick off New Year's Day with brunch featuring Chef Dave's Short Rib Chilaquiles in Guajillo Sauce. Make your reservation now on Resy!
EL PRESIDENTE, 1255 UNION ST NE | | | Fuel up for your New Year's Eve adventure with a stop at Mecha Noodle Bar! Savor craveable comfort dishes like ramen, pho, dumplings and bao buns—the perfect way to carb-load before the celebrations begin. Then, brunch into 2025 with New Year's Noodles, symbolizing luck and longevity, featuring dishes like Kinoko Vegan Ramen or Spicy Beef Ramen paired with bubble tea or a Lotus Flower Bomb cocktail.
MECHA, 387 MORSE ST NE | | | Glow big or snow home—New Year's Eve in The Dome is the move! Celebrate 2025 with an all-inclusive 4-hour bash featuring a premium open bar, fried chicken and caviar, a Spanish and country ham bar, live DJ vibes and a dazzling Snowglow show capped by a midnight fireworks projection. Space is limited, so snag your tickets now!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 STARTING AT 9 PM
THE DOME AT HI-LAWN, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | Jingle Bar presents a Matrix-themed New Year's Eve dance party! Join us for a futuristic experience featuring a live DJ, one complimentary drink, heavy hors d'oeuvres and a midnight champagne toast. Come dressed in your best black and silver attire (or surprise us) for a night to remember. RSVP now!
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31
JINGLE BAR, 1346 4TH ST NE | | | Celebrate the New Year with a night inspired by the gritty glamour and raw energy of the indie sleaze era. With Sounds by Melina and Dag, this event is your chance to dive into an unforgettable mix of indie hits, timeless vibes and the creative chaos that defined a generation. Get tickets now! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 STARTING AT 9 PM
SONGBYRD MUSIC HOUSE, 540 PENN ST NE | | | Celebrate the New Year with Bidwell inside Union Market! Join us for lunch on New Year's Eve from 11:30 AM to 4 PM and kick off 2025 with a New Year's Day brunch with classic favorites like chicken and waffles from 10:30 AM to 4 PM. Make your reservations now! LUNCH FROM 11:30 AM–4 PM
BRUNCH FROM 10:30 AM–4 PM
BIDWELL, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | Join us for the grand opening of Plant Magic Bottle Shop inside Union Market! Discover functional mocktails crafted to uplift and revitalize—featuring euphorics, nootropics and adaptogens that enhance connection and elevate your mood, all without the hangover. Sip on signature mocktails by Derek Brown, leader of the Mindful Drinking movement and get your copy of Mindful Mixology signed. Enjoy 10% off everything in the shop during the event and kick off your Dry January in style—get tickets now! THURSDAY, JANUARY 2 FROM 6–8 PM
PLANT MAGIC BOTTLE SHOP, 1309 5TH ST NE | | | | | |
