Southwest Business Improvement District

Join Greater Greater Washington this Sat Dec 9, 1-3 pm at the SW Library. Urban designers will explore terminology, show visuals, & explain lingo. Afterward, take a short walk around the SW to apply this newfound knowledge on your city streets!

https://ggwash.org/calendar/event/91839/sw-neighborhood-walking-tour

📸: Map from Terratorie Maps + Goods

Today was the BID’s holiday breakfast with some friends and neighbors. We’re always happy to see folks from and invested in the neighborhood.

Happy holidays and thanks for coming by! ⛄️❄️💙

Someone's excited fro the holidays around here. 😏

The District’s Holiday Boat Parade at is almost here!

📅 Saturday, December 2, 6-9PM
🎅 6:00–9:00pm - Holiday activities throughout The Wharf
🛥️ 7:00pm - Boats begins, Tommy McFly emcees the parade
🎆 8:00pm - Fireworks Salute
🎶 8:15pm–9:00pm - Live music continues on District Pier and Transit Pier

See you there!🎄

🎁WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY & TOY DISTRIBUTION 🧸 DEC 16

Live DJ · Take pics with Santa and Mrs. Clause · Arts and Crafts · Coat Drive · Hot Chocolate & Soup · Special appearance from the Grinch

Big thanks to GOODProjects , Resident Council Presidents, and !

swbid.org/events

See the “Season’s Greenings” holiday exhibit starting Thursday, November 23! Thistle be an experience to remember!

🚂 Five different model trains circling through oversized models made from plants
🚃 10 new train show models range from a lemur pollinating a traveler's tree flower to an Euglossine orchid bee pollinating a vanilla orchid flower to a bat pollinating a banana flower
❤️ Thousands of poinsettias
🏛️ 22 DC landmarks made from plants
🎄 18-foot-tall outdoor Christmas tree decorated with plant-based ornaments
🌟 Lights and holiday décor throughout outdoor gardens

For more, visit: USBG.gov/Holiday

TOMORROW FREE ICE SKATING FOR SW RESIDENTS!

On November 19, residents of Southwest DC can enjoy complimentary ice skating at The Wharf, complete with free ice skate rentals!

Please bring proof of Southwest DC residency.

Gobble gobble! 🦃 This morning, the ambassadors delivered 100 turkeys around SW thanks to ’s generosity! Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving neighbors!

Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) for a community meeting where the future design of the SW Town Center Parks on 4th and I Street SW will be discussed.

Date: Thursday, November 30
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: In Person: Southwest Library| 900 Wesley Place SW

For individuals needing special accommodations, please contact Mr. Christopher Dyer via email at [email protected] or by telephone at 202-702-9453

Your attendance and feedback are greatly appreciated! Share with your neighbors and friends.

Beautiful day to spend in Southwest parks. Beautiful day to play hooky the rest of the afternoon. 😉

In The Southwester, the SWBID Ambassadors shared what they were thankful for this year. Take a look! What are you thankful for?

Donate to the Southwest DC Fall Food Drive!

Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid is doing a big push from October 14 to November 18 to stock up on food and supplies to support our neighbors through the coming fall and winter months. They are accepting shelf-stable food and toiletries.

Donate online at bit.ly/falldrive-sycw6ma or in person at any of the following locations:
· Christ United Methodist Church (900 4th St SW, back entrance off the pathway to the SW Public Library), on Wednesdays from 3-5pm and Saturdays from 12-2pm
· SW Farmers Market (425 M St SW) at the Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid booth on Saturdays from 9am-1pm
· Check your building or church to see if they are hosting a donation box

If you or someone you know needs support, call the Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid Hotline at 202-683-9962 or email [email protected].

Why did SWBID start cleaning up leaves on the bike lane? They wanted to leaf no trace of obstacles for fellow riders and pave the way for a smooth cycle!

Andre 2024! 🇺🇸

Support local art and check out at 🎭

During the Fall Festival, we had a community painting activity with
! Check out these colorful images currently on display at Amidon Field.

The National Celebration of Hip-Hop releases a new lineup and new venue & date! Some of the most iconic hip-hop acts to ever perform live on stage for one day only.

Best way to get there? Metro and Circuit!

https://nationalcelebrationofhiphop.com/

Important update from Circuit!

Get ready for a spooktacular Halloween at Lansburgh Park! 🎃👻 Join us on October 31 from 4:30 - 6:30 pm for a frighteningly fun event with Southwest neighborhood organizations.

Here's what you can expect:

🎉 Games
🍭 Goodies and treats
🎨 Face painting
👻 DIY Halloween crafts
🎶 Live music
💙 Community Organizations
and many more activities!

Bring your friends and family for a spooky good time! Don't forget to wear your best costumes and share your photos with us on IG!

See you there, if you dare! 😉🎃👻

Sunday was 🔥! Books, food, and music! What are you reading this week and what noms are we looking forward to?

🐾🎉 Calling all dog lovers in Southwest DC! Join us for the Mutt Strutt + Pups in the Park Celebration at Lansburgh Park on October 7th from 11 am - 3 pm! 🐶🌳

Register today for this exciting event hosted by the Southwest DC Community Center. Take part in a two-mile walk around the neighborhood with your furry friend and finish off with an unforgettable party in Lansburgh Park! 🐕💃

Here's what's in store for you and your pup:
👗 Pet Costume Contest
📸 Pet Photographer
🎨 Pet Caricature Portraits
🎁 Raffle Prizes
🛍️ Pet-Friendly Vendors
🎶 Live Music
AND SO MUCH MORE!

Stay tuned for surprises and extra delights throughout the event. Register now to secure your spot and make unforgettable memories with your four-legged companion. 🐾❤️

https://www.swdccc.org/mutt-strutt

👻🎃 Join us at Lansburgh Park for some spooky fun this Halloween! Trick-or-treat with your neighbors and enjoy an afternoon filled with games, goodies, face painting, DIY Halloween crafts, live music, and much more! 🎉

We're excited to welcome neighborhood organizations to this vibrant community event. Kids and adults alike are encouraged to come in costumes and participate in all the thrilling activities we have planned for you. 🧛‍♀️🧟‍♂️

Don't miss out on the Halloween celebration of the year. See you at Lansburgh Park from 4:30 - 6:30 pm on Halloween night!

Occasionally we get puppy visitors in our office. 🐾 If you see George around the neighborhood, tell her she’s a good girl.

Jam out with Reggae tonight at the final Market SW with Zedicus
& ABYSSINIA ROOTS. 🛢️

Market starts at 4pm. Band goes on at 6pm. See you there!

We’re ready for fall! Our team has been updating parks and planters to get ready for brisk weather. If you see folks in blue, stop and say hi! 👋

Live music from Dream City Brass!

Join us for a harmonious lunchtime experience at Hancock Park! Step into the enchanting world of music as Dream City Brass presents an unforgettable outdoor performance as part of our Out to Lunch series.

⏰Time: 11:30-1 pm
📍Location: Hancock Park
🥪BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch): Pack your favorite meal and settle in for a delightful picnic while enjoying a captivating musical journey.

🎵Hey, hey, hey
Ba-dee-ya, say, do you remember?
Ba-dee-ya, dancin' in September
Ba-dee-ya, never was a cloudy day🎶

Southwest Fall Festival Sept 24! Books, music, plants, food, treats, author talks, video games, and more!

See ya there!

Mark your calendars, download on your phone, stick a pin in it... whatever you do to stay organized just be sure to stop by the Lot at 4th and M St. SW on September 24 for our Fall Festival! We'll see you there!

http://evt.to/adamammgw

🌞 You told us your favorite songs, so we curated a playlist on Spotify!🎧! Summer may be over, but we have the ultimate soundtrack for your SW Endless Summer! 🎶

Check it out now, and let the music transport you to an endless summer state of mind!

Thanks to everyone who submitted their song! Let us know what else we should add in the comments.

Duck Pond Music is canceled this week due to heat but save the date for the next two. Keep cool this week everyone!

Join us for the SW Fall Festival on September 24 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at The Lot @ 4th & M st. SW.

This event is packed with excitement, featuring a book sale from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and a range of activities from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Enjoy browsing the Book Bazaar, listening to author talks, and grooving to live music. Eat great food, capture memories at the photo op station, and bring along your plants to participate in the plant swap. Play video games on the video game truck and contribute to the community painting activity.

We’ll see you there!

🦆Take a look at the new Duck Pond Counter on our website! SWBID.org/parks

🤩Next time you’re at the Duck Pond, be sure to interact with the signs (scroll over to see) and let us know how many you can count!