Brought to you by the Georgetown BID, Georgetown Citizens Association, and Georgetown Main Street!
From Friday, November 14th to Sunday November 16th shop local and skip the holiday rush with an early-access weekend full of discounts, gifts with purchase, free sips, and more at 20+ participating businesses – exclusively for Georgetown residents.
FOOD & DRINK
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Bacchus Wine Cellar – Sip, Shop, Celebrate! Enjoy complimentary bubbly on 11/14 & 11/15 while getting a head start on holiday shopping. From party wines to visitor-ready bottles, we'll help you pick the perfect wines, stock up for holiday guests, or fill your wine fridge with festive favorites.
Blossom Daily – Buy a $25 gift card and receive 20% off merchandise. Excludes Bloom products.
Cafe Georgetown – Café Georgetown will launch its Holiday Head Start specials beginning November 15th through December 31st, (while supplies last) featuring:
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Seasonal Drinks: Peppermint Mocha, Classic Hot Chocolate, and our signature Holiday Latte with exclusive printed latte art (festive snowflakes, ornaments & winter scenes).
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Custom Cocktail Promo: Enjoy our limited-edition Holiday Spritz and Gingerbread Espresso Martini ó both available from 3 PM to close.
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Discount: 15% off all holiday drinks and cocktails (excludes food items).
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Bonus: Complimentary holiday Ripple Maker prints for all lattes ordered between 10 AM ñ 2 PM.
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Caspian Crust – Enjoy 15% off all bakery items and coffee drinks when you mention Holiday Head Start.
Hours: Available Monday-Friday, 7AM-7PM (not valid on weekends).
Compass Coffee – Not only will people get EXCLUSIVE access to our holiday menu (set to launch 11/17), but we are also offering a free pastry with any purchase!
Dog Tag Bakery – The weekend of the 14th will be Dog Tag's Gingerbread Housewarming. The cafe will be decorated as a gingerbread house to match our Gingerbread themed Holiday gift boxes. Lots of cute photo opportunities and the launch of our holiday menu - white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, snickerdoodle cupcakes, pear and cranberry galette, homemade brown sugar pop tart, and a white chocolate cranberry muffin.
GRECO – Free 'Smells Like a Trip to Greece' Candle with any purchase of a Family Feast (available to first 40 guests).
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Guapo's of Georgetown – Buy a $100 Gift Card at Guapo's between Nov 29 – Dec 31 and get a Bonus Card to redeem from Jan 2 - Jan 31. Holiday magic tastes better at Guapo's.
Ice Cream Jubilee – Buy 12 get 6 more mini hot donuts for free.​
maman – During Holiday Head Start from 11/14 – 11/16 guests get free classic croissant with any purchase over $20.
Manny & Olga’s Pizza – Pick-up holiday special: Large 3 topping pizza for $13.99.
Milo & Mav – Receive a free gift for a dog you love with any purchase over $25.
Pinstripes – Free cocoa with $10 purchase.
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Say Cheese – Sidewalk soup tasting. We will have 3 different soups to choose from. Tasting between 12 – 3 pm.
Sequoia – During Holiday Head Start Nov 14 - 16th, enjoy the Complimentary S'mores Station with your Dinner Reservation! When you are finished with your meal, your server will present you with the S'mores kit which will consist of a graham cracker, marshmallow, and chocolate for you to head outside to our terrace and cook up some ooey gooey S'mores!
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Yala Greek Ice Cream – Prepare for Thanksgiving! We are offering our Fall 6 Pack, for pre-order here.
7th Street Burger – We will be passing out free burger cards each day (1 per order for next day purchase) from 7pm - 12am. The first 20 orders (over $25) get 1 free burger card for next purchase!​​
ART, HOME & SPECIALTY
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Build Design Center - Beat the Scrooge of New Tariffs! A 25% tariff on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities just arrived – doubling to 50% on January 1 – that is no small lump of coal. With a glass of bubbly in hand, sip and tour our showroom and share your remodeling wish list with our lead designer November 14 & 15 from 12-3 PM.
Calloway Fine Art & Consulting – Special Holiday Hours! Friday, 14th November, 5-7 pm - join us for cocktails and nibbles as you get ahead with your Holiday shopping with the perfect Curated Gift from Calloway Fine Art & Consulting.
Gallery Article 15 – 20% discount on contemporary Congolese art and handmade textile homewares and accessories for all Georgetown residents. Customers will receive a free African wax print fabric gift with each purchase.
Georgetown Garden Shop – Complimentary Apple Cider offered in the shop November 14th - 16th. Discounts on in-store merchandise all weekend.
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Great Big Game Show – We're offering 20% OFF gift cards (valid in-store only) during store hours from Friday - Sunday, November 14 – 16!
Just Paper & Tea – Gift with Purchase.
L'Enfant Gallery – L'Enfant Gallery is open 10am - 6pm Wednesday - Sunday. That is special everyday.
Pillar & Post – Mention Holiday Head Start and get 20% off of any ONE holiday item.
StudioLab RD – NEW LOCATION! If customers mention Holiday Head Start, all artworks will be offered at 15% off; our exhibition of small artworks (most under $500), SHE GLOWS, will be on display. We will also have cookies and cider over the weekend.​
Washington Printmakers Gallery – 10% off discount (except on already discounted artwork).​​​
FASHION, BEAUTY & WELLNESS
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Amanda Hagerman Jewelry – Enjoy mulled wine and cookies, a free jewelry cleaning bundle with any purchase, and a first glimpse at my brand NEW small batch series (a baker's dozen) featuring all one-of-a-kind jewelry designs - handcrafted right in my shop in the heart of Georgetown.
Boat House Apparel – The cutest shop in Georgetown. Stop by for champagne cocktails, sweet treats, and limited-edition holiday and Georgetown sweaters and sweatshirts designed in-house by a local, female-founded brand. Perfect local gifts for everyone on your list. Get 20% off with code HolidayHeadStart + free gift with purchase.
Club Pilates Georgetown – Those who purchase a Club Pilates membership between November 14th-16th will have their one-time membership enrollment fee waived! This is a savings of $149 for this weekend only!
Memberships must be purchased either in-person or by phone during the studio operating hours:
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Friday 7am-12pm & 4pm-7pm
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Saturday 8am-12pm
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Sunday 8am-1pm
Current Boutique – We'll be offering holiday treats and refreshments throughout the weekend to help kick off the season.
DC Lash Bar – 20% off all retail. 10% off gift cards $100+. 15% off lash extension service (new guests only).
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Diptyque Georgetown – GIFT WITH PURCHASE: a small (70g) candle with any purchase of $250+ all weekend long. To redeem, clients must mention "Holiday Head Start."
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Glow Bar – Join Glowbar Georgetown during Holiday Head Start and enjoy these special offers:
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Purchase a Membership ($65/month) or Facial Package ($226+) – Receive a FREE Glowbar Simple Solution
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Spend $95+ in-studio – Get an exclusive Glowbar pouch filled with clinical-grade skincare goodies
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Spend $200+ in-studio – Receive our Expert Cleanser + Simple Solution Bundle ó the perfect duo for your at-home glow routine
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Treat yourself (or someone you love!) to healthy, glowing skin this season.
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Available exclusively at Glowbar Georgetown during Holiday Head Start. While supplies last. Must mention Holiday Head Start to redeem
Hitched – On Friday the 14th (12pm - 7pm) and Saturday the 15th (10am - 5pm), enjoy complimentary prosecco and early access to our Black Friday sale. Receive 10-30% off fine jewelry accessories such as diamond studs and tennis bracelets. Complimentary gift wrapping with purchase!
lululemon – Sip, snack, and shop this holiday season in Georgetown! We're spreading cheer with complimentary cookies and hot chocolate to make your holiday shopping even sweeter.
November 15th 10 AM – 3 PM while supplies last.
M.M.LaFleur – Book a complimentary styling appointment with seasonal refreshments, 15% off purchases during the weekend, and a copy of M.M.LaFleur's classic Wear to Work book for all purchases over $450.
Nunumia – Celebrate our first holiday season in Georgetown! Free gift with purchase and a 10% discount for Georgetown Residents and Georgetown University students that mention "Holiday Head Start."
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Rag & Bone – Spiked Apple Cider and regular apple cider in both the rag & bone men’s and women’s stores.
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RAILS – Rails is offering a little early holiday joy. We will be providing an early access to our Black Friday sale. Locals can enjoy a 30% discount on an assortment of pieces, extended return window for the holiday (January 15th) a week before public access.
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Saints Valley – Up to 50 percent off jewelry; 10 percent off cashmere wear; 30 percent off silk scarves!
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SEE Eyewear – $100 Off Purchase, cannot be combined with any other discount or insurance. See store for more details Valid during promotion from 11/14 – 11/16.
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Shop Made in DC – Hosting pop-ups with Kardo Lab candles Friday, 11/14 from 1-6pm and SHOWY jewelry Saturday, 11/15 from 12-5pm.
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Take Care – 10% off purchases over $100 that weekend only.
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The Phoenix – We love our Georgetown neighbors! Georgetown residents enjoy 15% off orders over $150, orders over $300 receive our *limited edition 70th Anniversary tote. Valid in-store and online with code: LOCALOVE15 *while supplies last.​​