Events + Initiatives

December 5th - sign up here!

Our next newborn cohort will be kicking off on Dec 5th! Cohorts include 3+ months of weekly in-person meet ups + weekly Zoom sessions with expert speakers on breastfeeding, infant sleep, postpartum recovery and more! Cohorts are hyper-local with an average of 30+ Greater Petworth families. You do NOT need to live in Petworth to participate! Cohorts kick off the first Friday of every month (approx) - cohort details and a schedule can be found here. Click here to join!​​

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November 19th, 8pm- members only

DC parents face an overwhelming number of school choices, often shaped by unspoken assumptions about race, class, and privilege. Join us for a conversation about navigating DC’s complex school landscape, finding like-minded families, and building a more just and joyful public education system together. More info in the Member Portal!

December 5 - members only

Our most magical party of the year is back! Join us for the Peanuts Holiday Bash! Snap a free photo with our legendary Santa (the one and only Ahmad Khan!), enjoy festive giveaways and activities for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more, and soak in the season with your fellow Peanuts. This event is a celebration of joy, light, and unity —no matter what you celebrate (or don’t). All members are warmly welcome! More details and tickets coming in November!

December 13, 10a - 4pm - community event

Our annual collaboration with Lulabelle's, this awesome holiday event is sponsored by Petworth Main Street and Eddie Suarez and includeds FREE photos with SANTA! Plus, more than 20 booths from local artisans where you can purchase high-quality, hyperlocal gifts for the holiday season. And don't miss the chance to visit all your favorite shops and restaurants on the Upshur corridor + plus grab giveaways from Mrs. Claus (Petworth Peanuts), too! Happy Holidays!

Accepting donations through Nov 23!

Peanut is accepting shelf-stable, non-expired food items in coordination with Ward 4 Mutual Aid! Click here for a list of porch drop off locations. Priority items include: beans, rice, peanut butter, jelly, pasta + pasta sauce in a jar or can, maseca, and/or cooking oil of any type. Donations accepted through November 23, and can also be brought to the Annual Turkey Trot (below).

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November 23rd, 10am - all welcome!

Join us for our annual "Turkey Trot" race around Sherman Circle! This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages and includes race numbers, finisher medals, and free turkey headbands (while supplies last) for all participants! Plus, fun prizes for our first, second and third place finishers! No registration is required - but please bring donations for our food drive. See you there!​​​

December 10, 8pm - members only

This talk will equip you to understand how a child’s brain learns to read, the scope and sequence of skills needed, and how to make learning to read the fun and joyful exploration it should be! Liz Rosenberg of Roots and Branches Education (and a Petworth Peanut mom of 2) will share some practical strategies for what you can do at every stage of development to set your child up for success. Link in the Member Portal!