Walk. Sip. Support. – with My Sister's Place on Oct 18th

Join My Sister’s Place on Saturday, October 18th, for a community walk along the Metropolitan Branch Trail to raise awareness about domestic violence and support survivors and their families.

This interactive event invites participants to stop at local businesses along the trail for activities, purple-themed drinks, and opportunities to learn more about domestic violence services in the DC community. By walking together, we send a strong message: no one walks alone.

Event Highlights:

• Trail Walk: A self-paced walk along the Metropolitan Branch Trail, beginning at Wunder Garten and continuing to partner stops.

• Community Stops: Enjoy purple cocktails, mocktails, and activities at local favorites including City-State Public House, Metrobar, Lost Generation and Wunder Garten. More stops may be coming!

• Raffle Prizes:Purchase a $10 passport to collect stamps at each stop. Each stamp equals one entry into our grand prize drawing!

• $110 Gift Card — Chef Geoff’s
• $100 Gift Card — Red Hen
• Audio-Technica Record Player — Donated by Spin Time Records
• More prizes may be coming!

• Clothesline Project: View a powerful art installation sharing messages of hope and resilience from survivors at Alethia Tanner Park with more family friendly activities at the park!

Why Attend?

Your participation directly supports My Sister’s Place, DC’s oldest domestic violence shelter and the only one serving the entire family—including survivors and their children. Proceeds will help provide emergency housing, counseling, workforce development, and long-term stability for families healing from abuse.

Want to volunteer, donate a raffle prize, or contribute even if you can't attend the event? Connect with Ashley at [email protected]!

Huge Shout-Out! 🎉

A massive thank you to our incredible participating breweries, NoMa BID for supporting our advertising efforts, and our generous donors from local restaurants and businesses. We are truly in awe of the community’s support and cannot wait to see everyone on October 18th!

Together, we’re turning this event into a powerful show of solidarity, transforming community participation into real impact and standing strong with survivors. 💜

Info: Event Overview

Join us for a self-paced walk starting and ending at Wunder Garten while visiting participating breweries and community partners along the trail. Along the way, enjoy purple-themed drinks, family-friendly activities, and survivor-centered art installations at Alethia Tanner Park.

Purchase a $10 passport to collect stamps at each stop. Each stamp equals one entry into our grand prize drawing!

Grand Prizes ?

$110 Gift Card — Chef Geoff’s

$100 Gift Card — Red Hen

Audio-Technica Record Player — Donated by Spin Time Records

Info: Starting & Ending Point

1. Wunder Garten (Start Here!)

? 1101 First St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Kick off your walk at Wunder Garten with registration and passport pickup.

Enjoy specialty drinks and community vibes before heading out.

Portion of proceeds donated to My Sister’s Place. Back to Wunder Garten (Finish & Raffle Entry)

End your walk where you started — enjoy one last drink, drop off your completed passport, and enter the raffle!

The grand prize drawing will happen at Wunder Garten to close out the day.

Info: 327 S St NE, Washington, DC 20002

Sample $5 specials on Shift Crisp Lager & Grave Shift Dark Lager.

Try the Purple Non-Alcoholic Seltzer and Purple Shandy.

Collect your first stamp for the raffle!

Info: 705 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017

Enjoy their signature purple cocktail, with 10% of proceeds benefiting MSP.

Learn more about domestic violence services and community resources here.

Info: 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002

Sip on a purple-themed drink while supporting MSP — a portion of sales goes directly to the cause.

Metrobar is the final brewery before heading to the park!

Info: 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002

Participate in family-friendly activities, hosted games, and community resources.

View the Clothesline Project, a powerful art installation sharing messages of hope and resilience from survivors.

Perfect for participants under 21 and families walking together.

Host or Publisher My Sister's Place