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.
Frosted at Franklin Park
Frosted at Franklin Park returns!! Wander the evenings through a display of thousands of tiny festive bright lights, bringing a shimmery cool front to Franklin Park every day from 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Gleaming photo opportunities run throughout the park to turn nightly strolls into radiant memories. Don’t miss the bright glittery icicle walkway, giant illuminating snowflakes, Baby and Momma Bear, and a giant star.
January Jazz Jam
This January, Mayor Muriel Bowser, in collaboration with Sing For Hope, and The Union Station Redevelopment Corporation, is reimagining the evening commute with January Jazz Jam, a free live instrumental jazz concert series featuring local musicians every Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Stage at Union Station on the mezzanine level of the retail concourse.
12th Annual Fresh Start 5K
Join Mayor Bowser, DPR, and thousands of fellow DC residents and regional neighbors for the 12th Annual FITDC Fresh Start 5K!
Up Close & Personal with TCB
Get ready for an intimate, real, and unfiltered conversation with the epic DC go-go band TCB. Join DJ Flexx as he sits down with TCB band members to talk story, history, culture, and legacy—straight from the source.
DC Film Office + Let's Talk Shop present Off the Set: Conversations in Film
"Off the Set: Conversations in Film" is a series of intimate candid discussions into the real stories behind filmmaking.
When Posters Mattered 2: A Conversation with Bob Cicero
Learn about the history of Globe Poster Printing.
Season of Hope The U.S. Air Force Band
Celebrate this holiday season with the U.S. Air Force Band, presenting Season of Hope at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. The Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will perform timeless holiday favorites with special guests, including Washington Performing Arts Children the Gospel Choir and a visitor from the North Pole! Registration is free.
NOËL
NOËL is a heartwarming blend of dance and music, set against the enchanting backdrop of the holiday season. It weaves a narrative that entertains while deeply resonating with themes of generosity, togetherness, and celebration. It bridges the connection between Christmas carols and solstice celebrations, embracing the hope of rebirth and brighter days ahead.
Emerging Women Artists of the DMV: A DC Art Now 2025 Artist Talk
An artist talk related to DC Art Now 2025, an annual exhibition by DCCAH of selected work by finalists for the FY26 Art Bank Program grant.
Winternational 2025
The Winternational Embassy Showcase is an exciting celebration of the cultural and culinary traditions of Washington’s diplomatic community.
The Wharf's Holiday Boat Parade & Party
Join us on December 6, 2025 for the 33rd Annual Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf. Kick off the holidays with this iconic DC event that features 60+ beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel.
GoGo Santa 2025
GoGo Santa at Sycamore & Oak - Celebrate the holidays, DC-style! Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 2 PM to 5 PM for GoGo Santa, a free community celebration filled with music, joy, and holiday cheer. This year’s event will be hosted by Keyonna Jones and LeGreg Harrison, bringing energy and fun to an unforgettable afternoon.
Georgetown Jingle
Be there with bells on at our second annual Georgetown Jingle, a holiday music event featuring live music performances at outdoor locations throughout Georgetown. Artists will perform festive songs and holiday favorites – from soul to jazz, a cappella, pop, DJ sets, and kids’ music.
Jingle Block Rock
SWBID and neighborhood partners are hosting Jingle Block Rock, transforming the streets around the Southwest Duck Pond and Waterfront Station into a festive celebration filled with holiday cheer.
DC x Miami | Networking at the Rubell Collection
Join the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities for a convening of DC’s art community and the broader art world during Miami Art Week!
Umbrella Art Fair 2025
Join us for three days of art and culture. Umbrella Art Fair 2025 will feature works by over 100 artists from the DMV and beyond.
DowntownDC Holiday Market
Wrap up something special in Downtown Washington D.C. this holiday season.
Frederick J. Fisher Lecture | The Washington Hostess-with-the-Mostest
Join Meryl Gordon, the author of four biographies, who will be discussing the rollicking life and political legacy of Perle Mesta, the diplomat, feminist, and hostess who was close to four presidents and much in demand for four decades.
I Too Am America - A Generative Poetry Writing Workshop
Join the Library and Story Tapestries for 3 poetry workshops inspired by the life and works of Langston Hughes. We will write together and share our poetry in a nurturing environment.
Pushing The Pen Presents Pre-Season
Pushing The Pen presents Pre-Season is a creative workshop on bridging the gap between idea and execution, where preparation meets performance. What to Expect:
Creative Communication Workshop led by Coach Jael Harris, Founder & Chief Creative Strategist of More Media Co.
Wellness Workshop led by Distinee Gayle, Founder of Fully Bloomed
Real-time feeback to help you elevate your communication, bran, and confidence
Complimentary headshots for all attendees
Community, connection and clarity before your next big season
The Kreeger Museum Neighborhood Day
Walk to your neighborhood museum for a fun, family-friendly celebration of art, music, and architecture!
Language & the Brain: A Music Symposium
Did you know that music instruction in early childhood primes the brain for reading success? Or that singing in a choir helps seniors distinguish speech from background noise? From birth through the golden years, research shows that music profoundly shapes how we learn and communicate.
DC[FRAMEWORKS] Works-in-Progress Screening
We’re delighted to invite you to the fall DC[FRAMEWORKS] Works-in-Progress Screening, a community event celebrating documentary storytelling in progress.
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival 2025
A unique film festival celebrating Black filmmakers rooted in the HBCU culture at Howard University.
Día de los Muertos at Historic Congressional Cemetery
Join us for an extraordinary celebration of Día de los Muertos at Historic Congressional Cemetery. In collaboration with special guest and Capitol Hill resident, Rosa Moreno, and Death Doula-in-Residence, Laura Lyster-Mensh, we will transform the chapel in the center of our grounds into a place of learning, remembrance, community gathering, and celebration of the “Day of the Dead.”
Adams Morgan PorchFest
An afternoon of musical talent spanning a range of genres. Whether you've got an ear for bluegrass or a love of classic rock, PorchFest's music talent has a tune for you.
Costume Carnival
This is a family-friendly outdoor Halloween celebration, and it’s open to the public with music and festive activities.
Graduate Jazz Ensemble
Small ensemble jazz featuring the Conservatory’s standout student performers, under the leadership of Richard and Elizabeth Chase Chair of Jazz Studies Sean Jones.
Immigrant Artists of the DMV: A DC Art Now 2025 Artist Talk
An artist talk related to DC Art Now 2025, an annual exhibition by DCCAH of selected work by finalists for the FY26 Art Bank Program grant.
38th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race
Washington, DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs are proud to present the 38th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race.
Rare Book Collecting Festival and Fair, Washington DC
Join us for a weekend of talks, social events, site visits and a dealer showcase in the nation's capital.