From tee to shining tee! Embark on a coast-to-coast journey this summer with Putt Across America at The Wharf! This 4D mini golf experience includes 18 holes inspired by our nation's most iconic landmarks, cities and natural features.
Cinematery is back at Historic Congressional Cemetery, bringing classic monster related films to romp through the grounds with Mausoleums and Monsters !
THEARC Farmers harvest vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers from our network of farms in Southeast DC and bring them to you for free every Friday!
Get your family and friends together this summer for Sunset Cinema at The Wharf—free outdoor movies on Transit Pier.
Join Vic Jagger, DJ Rico, DJ Face and the Majic family all summer for THE DC OFFICE OF CABLE TV, FILM, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT MAJIC WEDNESDAYS for the hottest, free summer concert series in DC. Every Wednesday from 6:30pm-8:30pm at Sycamore and Oak (1110 Oak Dr. SE, Washington, D.C). Bring your friends, family, and good energy to Sycamore and Oak every Wednesday evening this summer and let’s make this season unforgettable with great music and community spirit!
Come to The Wharf for free themed dance nights with live music on select Saturday's in June, July, and August at 7pm. Each night will feature a different style of music and dancing.
This summer, the National Building Museum invites visitors of all ages to experience Momentum Park(our), a bold new installation that transforms the Museum’s Great Hall into an immersive parkour environment.
Join Anthony Sernus in multiple FREE salsa dancing classes this spring and summer in Meridian Hill Malcolm X Park!
Get ready for a summer of movement, mindfulness, and community vibes — free health and wellness fun!
We’re taking over The Bullpen for a whole weekend!
The free Capitol Riverfront Summer Concert Series is BACK at the Yards Park boardwalk! Come to Yards Park to relax and enjoy the river view, fantastic bands, food and beverage, and a large variety of great restaurants within a few minutes walk from the park. Family-friendly lyrics and grassy open space make this an enjoyable event for adults and kids alike.
Swing by Dupont Circle Park on Saturdays from 12 - 3 PM to catch amazing live local music for free! Different acts and genres play weekly.
Join us for 8 weeks of free, family-friendly Sunday concerts filled with soul, rhythm, and summertime vibes!
Events DC Camp Zen is a free outdoor community event for all ages centered around holistic healing and development in Ward 8.
Words Beats & Life’s family-friendly festival celebrates the DMV community with multiple stages of performances, arts, poetry and storytelling pavilions, interactive dance & crafts workshops, fun zones and a health & wellness pavilion to keep the community strong.
Reserve your table for Summer Restaurant Week, one of two seasonal dining events spotlighting the city's vibrant culinary landscape. The other takes place in winter and this content switches out based on the current season, so you always have the most relevant dining details.
The 2025 National Book Festival will be held in the nation’s capital at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The event is free and open to the public. A selection of programs will be livestreamed online and videos of all programs will be available shortly after the Festival.
Get rid of a few unwanted pieces of clothing. Then come dig and leave with a whole new wardrobe!
This all-ages, hands-on class builds your confidence to photograph the world they way you see it & to take photos you will want to print.
Mayor Muriel Bowser presents 4th of July in the District Concert.
Featuring Performances By: The United States Air Force Band with The War & Treaty and Jeremih!
FREE
Food Trucks
Kid’s Zone
About fifty-two percent of the world’s population is under thirty, the highest in recorded history. Young people around the globe are working across generations and communities to understand and shape the world they will inherit. At the 2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Youth and the Future of Culture highlights their stories, creativity, and aspirations.
An interactive workshop for the new and curious to learn the basic why and how of engaging in oral history.
Featuring mouthwatering competitions, Free food tastings, cooking demos, live music, wine tastings, craft beers, and activities for all age.
FITDC is celebrating Juneteenth this year with a powerful two-day event centered on mind, body, and community.
Come celebrate Juneteenth with us at our Day Party hosted by Cliff Jones & Curtis Malone, it's going to be a blast!
Meet w/ Sustainability leads and WACIF’s entrepreneurs in residence, network with entrepreneurs, and explore trends in sustainable business.
The beat is back on this summer at the Go-Go on the Rooftop Concert Series at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library!
JChris and his band take you through Latin American with a high-energy set highlighting music by Latinas, the Latino queer community, and his own original composition. At this performance, you’ll hear a program that is inspired by JChris’s queer and Brazilian and Peruvian identities.
Celebrate the magic of live music, culture, & togetherness with an unforgettable lineup of performances & activities. Mark your calendar!
Over four days, DC/DOX takes place in marquee venues across Washington, DC, presenting an exceptional lineup of 100+ feature and short documentaries from around the world. Every screening is a Washington, DC premiere and is followed by filmmaker Q&As and thought-provoking post-screening discussions.
Join us for a discussion with painter Benjamin Ferry, who created a portrait of Ms. Beane now in the museum’s collection.
Join Mayor Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs as we march in the World Pride Parade. #WorldPrideDC
The 6th Annual LightReel Film Festival! This year’s lineup features 82 dynamic films—20 features and 60 shorts—representing bold voices from 15 countries. With a World Premiere and two DC Premieres, the slate celebrates the power and diversity of BIPOC storytelling across genres, cultures, and generations. In addition, 11 original screenplays compete for the festival’s prestigious Black Butterfly Award, highlighting the next wave of visionary writers shaping the future of cinema.
Back by popular demand, the 2nd annual New Balance Appreciation Day, with Beats, Bars & Bourbon
Jazz in the Heights returns as a weekend-long outdoor festival at Sycamore & Oak.
Join the DC History Center at the Francis A. Gregory Library for the kickoff of our Neighborhood History Project, in partnership with the DC Public Library.
All summer long, come to The Wharf on Wednesdays at 7:00pm for free concerts on Transit Pier presented by Pacifico. With R&B, Rock, Go-Go, Country, and your favorite pop covers, there is something for everyone.
The museum partners with Remake D.C. to celebrate the opening of Source Material: Lessons in Responsible Fashion with a community-driven event inspired by responsible fashion movements and the DIY spirit of the nation’s capital.
Featuring the music of cellist and weaver Janel Leppin, this after-hours event features the best of reuse and fashion in the DMV. Explore the Source Material exhibition and strut the gallery catwalk in our “Wreck the Runway” fashion show. Show off your best thrift finds, favorite hand-me-downs or latest upcycling project. The only rule? #NoNewClothes
Join us as we turn Hi Lawn into a lively Night Market, transporting guests to the streets of Hong Kong with various food and performances.
Senior Fest '25 BLOCK PARTY is the event of the year. Come on out for:
Line Dancing
Live Entertainment
Food
Health Resources
And So Much More!
Join us for a panel on the future of journalism in DC and a celebration of HumanitiesDC's Community Journalism Program participants!
Kick off WorldPride with Wild Side Media by celebrating our queer capital's vibrant creative community in the heart of downtown D.C.
The 11th Street Bridge Park and the National Park Service present the 11th annual Anacostia River Festival!
Pianist Charles Covington will perform discuss ragtime and stride music evolving from the 19th century.
Fiesta Asia! is a street fair and a signature celebration that occurs every May in conjunction with Asian Heritage Month Commemorations.
