👗 Apricot Lane shines on FOX 5. Potomac boutique owner Dana Dorrier shared holiday fashion tips on-air, spotlighting metallic jeans, lace, velvet, and her shop’s personalized styling touch. Watch the segment [FOX 5 DC]

🕯️ Market at River Falls joins the Hanukkah lineup. Their holiday menu is now open for preorder with easy pickup so hosts can heat, plate, and pour without the scramble. See the full spread

🧘‍♀️ Free Sunday flow. Potomac’s Yoga Co-Op is offering free all-levels Vinyasa for teens and adults from 4-5pm this Sunday and again on Dec. 21 & Jan. 4 at Potomac Flow Yoga. Reserve or drop in

🍸 Potomac Specials Board gets its permanent home. Our master list of every local food and drink special each month now lives on our website, along with a few more additions this round. See today’s specials

🎓 New Lifelong Learning opportunities. Washington Metro Oasis at Montgomery Mall just opened registration for its Winter/Spring 2026 program featuring Legal & Financial Essentials, Drive Smart, and both online and onsite fitness for active, inclusive 50+ learners. Explore classes & register

🎅 MCPD Santa Ride rolls through today. Santa’s motorcycle caravan supporting The Children’s Inn at NIH stops in Rockville Town Center at 1:25 p.m., lunches at Gregorio’s in Cabin John, and rolls through Pike & Rose from 3–3:20 p.m. Plan your stop and bring toys to donate

Potomac Teen Advisory Board (TAB) | 6:15–7:45pm @ Potomac Library
Teens 13–17 can join Potomac Library’s Advisory Board to shape teen programs, earn SSL hours, build real leadership chops, and debate county priorities over free pizza. 📚

Mahjong Night | 7–9pm @ Whelan's Beer & Wine
Settle in at Whelan's for an easygoing Mahjong night, where beginners learn at Mahjong 101 with the Charleston Coach, seasoned players trade tiles, and neighbors linger over good wine. Reserve your seat in link 🀄

PCV Women's Group | 1–2:30pm @ Potomac Library
Potomac Community Village’s monthly women’s circle gathers at Potomac Library for guided conversation on friendship, aging well, and community. Register in link 👭

Latkes & Vodka | 3–4:30pm @ Cogir of Potomac
Celebrate Hanukkah with fresh, made-to-order latkes, vodka toasts, and a warm tour of this hospitality-forward senior community in full holiday glow. RSVP in link by 12/10 🕎

Parenting Series: Parenting in the Digital Age | 6:30–8pm @ Seneca Academy
Child psychologist Dr. Michelle Parker unpacks age-appropriate tech use, screen-time limits, and how devices shape kids’ brains and friendships, giving parents saner digital ground rules. RSVP in link 📱

STEM Preschool: Mommy & Me | 10–11:30am @ STEM Preschool Potomac
Sneak in some grownup time while your little scientist dives into hands-on STEM play that previews preschool life and channels all that curiosity into tinkering. 🧪

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa | 5-5:45pm or 6-6:45pm @ My Gym Potomac
Let little ones burn off pre-holiday wiggles with songs, games, cocoa, a Santa photo op, and a cookie treat at this adult-supervised My Gym event. Sign up in link 🎅

Bethesda Art Walk | 6–8pm @ Downtown Bethesda
Ease into Friday night as downtown Bethesda galleries open their doors for art browsing, artist meet-and-greets, and complimentary refreshments on a walkable evening circuit. See link for participating galleries 🎨

Holiday Bazaar | 11am–5pm @ Cabin John Village
Cabin John Village transforms into a festive pop-up bazaar for the final time this year with 30+ local makers, food trucks, live music, and free kids activities.🎄

Potomac Marble Discovery Walk | 11am–3:30pm @ Dickerson Conservation Park
Trace the “Potomac marble” that rebuilt Washington after 1814 with historian Paul Kreingold on a guided canal-side hike into long-forgotten quarries above the C&O towpath. Tickets in link 🪨

Cabin John Winter Ice Show | 6:15–9pm @ Cabin John Ice Rink
The annual winter show spotlights local figure skaters filling the rink with big jumps, fast spins, and cozy holiday vibes for an easy, family-friendly night. Free admission + bring a jacket ⛸️

Santa Brunch | 10am & 1pm @ The Crossvines
Santa joins brunch for photos, buffet stations, cookie decorating, and a wine raffle, turning Sunday into equal parts kid magic and adult treat. Tickets in link 🎅

Hanukkah Floral Centerpiece Workshop | 1–2pm @ Dov & Company
Build a Hanukkah-ready fresh floral centerpiece with Megan of Flowers World Wide, picking up pro tips for color, balance, and keeping blooms vibrant through the holiday. Tickets in link 💐

Holiday Festival | 1–4pm @ Wrenacyn Farm
Trade the mall for a country afternoon with pony rides, horse treats, Santa photos, winter crafts, and hot chocolate around the fire. Tickets in link 🐴

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^{*Dates & times subject to change based on weather and/or venues making your life more difficult}

Share the Loop with that neighbor who’s been showing off their metallic jeans all week.

-Potomac Loop Team