Brighten your season with Rosslyn Cheer!
Join us as we celebrate the holidays in the neighborhood with fun, festive events all season long.
You're invited to join the Rosslyn BID this December as we celebrate the 2024 holiday season! Stay tuned as more holiday fun is added and follow on our weekly e-blast and our social media (@RosslynVA) to keep up with all things Rosslyn Cheer throughout the season.
Give back at the Holiday Clothing Drive
Various Rosslyn locations | Monday, Dec. 2 through Friday, Dec. 20
Clear out your closet while you give back this holiday season with our annual Holiday Clothing Drive! Since 2011, this drive has benefited our friends at PathForward, a local organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Arlington.
Dozens of donation boxes will be stationed in buildings across the Rosslyn neighborhood, where you can drop off adult-sized, gently used winter wear, including coats, sweaters, sweatshirts, hats, and gloves in plastic bags.
Learn more about PathForward’s mission and how you can support the organization in this article featuring Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships, Liz Nohra.
Dropoff locations coming soon!
Explore the neighborhood to Find Cheerio
Various Rosslyn locations | Tuesday, Dec. 3 through Thursday, Dec. 19
Rosslyn's favorite penguin is back to spread holiday cheer across the neighborhood! Play this year's Find Cheerio game for six chances to win gift cards from Rosslyn restaurants. We'll post clues on our social media channels twice each week, which you can then use to find Cheerio out exploring Rosslyn.
Grab some holiday goodies from the Rosslyn Trike
Central Place Plaza | Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 12 p.m.
Start the Rosslyn Cheer celebrations early at Central Place Plaza! Starting at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 4, we'll be giving away free hot chocolate on a stick while supplies last.
Brighten your week as we Light the Plaza
Central Place Plaza | Thursday, Dec. 5 | 5-8 p.m.
A neighborhood favorite holiday tradition returns on Thursday, Dec. 5! Join us for music, raffles, an outdoor bar, and more as we light Central Place Plaza with an array of holiday lights, including our 24-foot tree.
Get in the spirit with your furry friends at Santa Paws Yappy Hour
Central Place Plaza | Friday, Dec. 6 | 5-7 p.m.
Rosslyn’s holiday festivities continue on Friday, Dec. 6, with a dog-friendly evening of fun! Bring your furry friends out to Central Place Plaza to enjoy pictures with Santa and pet goodie giveaways.
Yappy Hour will include beer, wine, and spiked cider for pet parents, while your pup can enjoy a puppuccino or bone broth. Dog-friendly vendors will also be on-site for you and your pup to explore!
Find the perfect local gift for everyone's wish list at the Rosslyn Holiday Market
Central Place Plaza | Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We're bringing two days of holiday shopping, festive drinks, photo ops with Santa, and more! A variety of local vendors will be selling unique goods from art and jewelry to bath products, snacks, and more — perfect to get your holiday shopping started (or completed!).
Check off the rest of your holiday shopping list with our Rosslyn Gift Guide
Not sure what to get someone in your life this year? We've got just the thing! From the mom who has everything to your foodie friend, our Holiday Gift Guide has something for even the hard-to-please.
Rosslyn is home to dozens of retailers, including 50+ restaurants, and below you'll find ideas for gifts that make it easy to support local businesses while you cross off your holiday shopping. With options for in-store and online purchases, we've made it easy to get through this year's shopping—hassle free!
For questions, please email rosslynbid@rosslynva.org.