Putt Across America
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
Cinematery is back at Historic Congressional Cemetery, bringing classic monster related films to romp through the grounds with Mausoleums and Monsters !
Food and Farm Fridays
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!
Sunset Cinema at The Wharf
Get your family and friends together this summer for Sunset Cinema at The Wharf—free outdoor movies on Transit Pier.
Summer Workout Series
Get ready for a summer of movement, mindfulness, and community vibes — free health and wellness fun!
Live! Concert Series on the Plaza
From salsa to strings, and blues to swing, Live! Concert Series on the Plaza features hot entertainment for the downtown DC community.
Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia
Join us for 8 weeks of free, family-friendly Sunday concerts filled with soul, rhythm, and summertime vibes!
Eaton Wellness in the Park: August Yoga Series
The DowntownDC BID & Eaton DC are proud to welcome back our free outdoor wellness programming at Franklin Park in the month of August.
Summer Restaurant Week 2025
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.
DC Jazz Fest 2025
The official #DCJazzFest 2025 lineup is here! From global icons to rising stars, this Labor Day Weekend at The Wharf is set to be unforgettable.
Art Ave
Art Ave will feature free family-friendly events and an outdoor collection of museum-quality art, all culminating around the iconic Farragut Square.
DC Bike Ride
DC's only car-free social bike ride for all ages & experience levels! Iconic sights, live music + more!
2025 National Book Festival
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.
Events DC Walking Town
Every September, Washington, DC hosts an annual event to showcase the city's art, culture and history. The event offers various tours over nine days across the eight wards.
The Creators Summit 2025
A day of bold ideas, real connections, and actionable strategies to help you grow your career, business, and creative vision.
H Street Festival
Washington D.C.'s best kept secret is back in its 19th year! Do NOT MISS one of the largest street festivals in the nation's capital
Fiesta DC
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Latin America.
Discover authentic culinary delights, explore handcrafted art, and be captivated by live performances.
IN LIVING COLOR
"In Living Color" celebrates art & culture with acclaimed poet John Johnson and an electrifying set by Americas Got talent Malik Dope.
Improv for All! Workshop at Project Create Arts Center
Awesome Free Introductions to Improv.
MOCCA Third Annual Caribbean Cultural Concert
The Mayor's Office on Caribbean Community Affairs (MOCCA) & D.C. Caribbean Carnival, Inc. present the 3rd Annual Caribbean Cultural Concert.
Summer Ice Cream Social
Join us for our End-of-Summer Ice Cream Social on Friday, August 1 from 2:00–4:30 PM at the Project Create Arts Center!
The Dreaming and Building Together Series: Anacostia Arts Center
Welcome to The Dreaming and Building Together Series!
Join us for the 2025 Anacostia Arts Center’s Dreaming and Building Together Series, a community-wide, collective journey to reimagine and shape the future of the Anacostia Arts Center.
DMV Made Festival 2025
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.
Family Art Day
Join us for a magical Family Art Day where science, creativity, and memory come together! In "Sunshine Stories", families will explore the enchanting world of cyanotype printing, also known as sun printing – a 19th-century photographic process that uses the power of the sun to create striking blue and white prints.
Camp Zen and Summer Movie Series
Events DC Camp Zen is a free outdoor community event for all ages centered around holistic healing and development in Ward 8.
Fridays at Fort Totten Free Concert Series 2025
Join DC Fray + The Modern for live music, food options, vendors, games and community vibes all summer long!
Sundeck Summer Reads
The best beach reads are back at The Yards’ Sundeck Summer Reads with a new format!
MLK Clothing Swap
Get rid of a few unwanted pieces of clothing. Then come dig and leave with a whole new wardrobe!
Music in the Circle 2025
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.
Photography 101: Lights! Setting! Composition!
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.
Capitol Riverfront Summer Concert
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.
MVEMNT FEST: Young Dro, Lil Scrappy, J Holiday, Nivea, Serani & More
We’re taking over The Bullpen for a whole weekend!
District Fringe
District Fringe was created by artists for artists to promote and propel the strong independent theater tradition in the D.C. area.
Live! Concert Series on the Plaza
From salsa to strings, and blues to swing, Live! Concert Series on the Plaza features hot entertainment for the downtown DC community.
From July 7 through September 26, 2025, noon - 1:00pm on Wilson Plaza, join us for free lunchtime performances featuring the area's most talented entertainers. Enjoy a variety of musical flavors, such as Go-Go, jazz, bluegrass folk, reggae, rock, country, pop rock and more. There is plenty of outdoor seating, so take the Metro, grab lunch and spend the afternoon grooving.
Launched in 2000, the LIVE! Concert Series supports our mission to create an open, active and inviting atmosphere for the community and establish a pedestrian link between the National Mall and business district north of Pennsylvania Avenue.
Salsa Dancing in the Park
Join Anthony Sernus in multiple FREE salsa dancing classes this spring and summer in Meridian Hill Malcolm X Park!
4th of July in the District Concert
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
Momentum Park(our)
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.
2025 Smithsonian Folklife Festival
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.
Oral History 101
An interactive workshop for the new and curious to learn the basic why and how of engaging in oral history.
Saturday Night Dancing
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.
The 33rd Annual Giant BBQ Battle: The Ultimate Summer Kickoff Festival!
Featuring mouthwatering competitions, Free food tastings, cooking demos, live music, wine tastings, craft beers, and activities for all age.
Juneteenth IN THE DISTRICT
FITDC is celebrating Juneteenth this year with a powerful two-day event centered on mind, body, and community.
JUNETEENTH Celebration DAY PARTY PRESENTED BY CLIFF JONES & CURTIS MALONE
Come celebrate Juneteenth with us at our Day Party hosted by Cliff Jones & Curtis Malone, it's going to be a blast!
Sustainable Entrepreneurship Mix and Mingle
Meet w/ Sustainability leads and WACIF’s entrepreneurs in residence, network with entrepreneurs, and explore trends in sustainable business.
Go-Go on the Rooftop Presented by the Go-Go Archives
The beat is back on this summer at the Go-Go on the Rooftop Concert Series at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library!