Local calendar
60 upcoming events near Washington. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Classes & arts
National Building Museum · Washington, DC
National Building Museum
You can walk through the National Building Museum's big interactive summer installation that brings outdoor infrastructure indoors.
Theater & film
Signature Theatre, Arlington · Washington, DC
Signature Theatre, Arlington
You can see the classic Stephen Schwartz musical Pippin at Signature Theatre.
Markets
The National Mall · Washington, DC
The National Mall
You can shop a week-long national farmers market on the Mall featuring growers and makers from across the country.
Food festivals
Restaurants across DC · Washington, DC
Restaurants across DC
You can book prix-fixe lunches and dinners at hundreds of DC restaurants during the biannual Restaurant Week.
Lifelong learning
Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Washington, DC
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
You can hear authors speak and answer questions all day at the Library of Congress's free celebration of books, marking its 25th anniversary.
Music & concerts
The Wharf and venues citywide · Washington, DC
The Wharf and venues citywide
You can hear national and local jazz artists across the city, with some free performances and a stacked headliner lineup.
Music & concerts
Times vary
Washington, DC
Over Labor Day weekend the city's jazz festival lands much of its lineup at The Wharf, with national names and local players by the water. It is a fine excuse to spend the long weekend down on the Potomac.
Dance & fitness
Evening
Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park · Washington, DC
Spanish Ballroom, Glen Echo Park
You can contra dance in the historic Spanish Ballroom every Friday, all ages welcome, for a five dollar minimum donation.
Pickleball & rec
Varies by site, mornings and afternoons
Stead Park, Turkey Thicket, Hillcrest and other DC rec centers · Washington, DC
Stead Park, Turkey Thicket, Hillcrest and other DC rec centers
You can play free pickleball at dozens of DC rec center courts on a rotating open-play schedule, both indoor and outdoor.
Outdoors & nature
Daytime
Trailheads around the DC metro area · Washington, DC
Trailheads around the DC metro area
You can join the metro area's oldest hiking club for regular bus, carpool and trailhead hikes that welcome adult walkers of all paces.
Dance & fitness
Washington DC · Washington, DC
Washington DC
You can take bachata workshops, watch contests and dance at concerts during this top-ranked Latin dance festival.
Dance & fitness
Morning
Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th Street NW · Washington, DC
Edlavitch DCJCC, 1529 16th Street NW
If you are 65 or over, this free beginner-friendly morning of low-impact line dancing set to music is open to all levels with no experience needed.
Markets
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
20th Street NW near Dupont Circle · Washington, DC
20th Street NW near Dupont Circle
You can shop DC's flagship Sunday farmers market in the heart of Dupont Circle for local produce, meats, breads and flowers.
Food festivals
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The National Mall · Washington, DC
The National Mall
You can wander a sixteen-day coast-to-coast state fair on the National Mall, with food, music and exhibits marking America's 250th.
Outdoors & nature
United States Botanic Garden · Washington, DC
United States Botanic Garden
You can join free workshops, cooking demonstrations, highlights tours and concerts at the Botanic Garden beside the Capitol.
Music & concerts
6 p.m.
Kennedy Center Grand Foyer · Washington, DC
Kennedy Center Grand Foyer
You can see a free concert at the Kennedy Center four nights a week, from chamber players to the NSO Summer Music Institute musicians, no ticket cost.
Music & concerts
Noon to 7 p.m.
Washington, DC
H Street NE shuts down to traffic for a day of live music, food, and vendors across many stages and blocks. It is a lively, neighborhood-wide street party that draws thousands.
Classes & arts
Smithsonian Associates · Washington, DC
Smithsonian Associates
You can keep building your watercolor skills in a six-week studio course for adults.
Dance & fitness
Intro lesson 2:30 p.m., dance 3 to 6 p.m.
Bumper Car Pavilion, Glen Echo Park · Washington, DC
Bumper Car Pavilion, Glen Echo Park
You can join a monthly afternoon contra dance with a beginner lesson up front, live band and caller, for fifteen dollars at the door.
Community & civic
Washington, DC
A free, one-day celebration of books with hundreds of authors, talks, and signings at the convention center downtown. Bring a tote bag and a comfortable pair of shoes.
Music & concerts
Friday evenings
Washington, DC
On Friday evenings through the summer, the National Gallery's Sculpture Garden fills with free live jazz and people picnicking around the fountain. It is one of the most pleasant ways to spend a warm Friday in the city.
Lifelong learning
Daytime
OLLI at American University · Washington, DC
OLLI at American University
If you are 50 or over, you can take short four-week study groups that meet once a week on everything from history to the arts through this lifelong-learning institute.
Outdoors & nature
U.S. National Arboretum · Washington, DC
U.S. National Arboretum
You can slow down and connect with nature on a guided full-moon forest bathing walk hosted periodically through the year.
Markets
Sat 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Eastern Market, 7th & C Streets SE · Washington, DC
Eastern Market, 7th & C Streets SE
You can browse farmers, artists, crafters and prepared-food sellers at this historic Capitol Hill market every weekend, with a Sunday flea market too.
Classes & arts
1 to 3 p.m.
DC Public Library branches · Washington, DC
DC Public Library branches
You can catch a free afternoon movie screening at DC Public Library branches on a rotating Friday schedule.
Senior programs
2 p.m.
DC Public Library branches · Washington, DC
DC Public Library branches
You can drop in for a free cup of coffee and a casual conversation circle with library staff and neighbors once a month.
Community & civic
Noon to 6 p.m.
Washington, DC
The longest-running neighborhood festival in DC takes over 18th Street NW with music, food, and crafts. It is walkable, friendly, and easy to drop into for an hour or the whole afternoon.
Music & concerts
6 p.m., gates open 5 p.m.
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden · Washington, DC
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
You can catch free live jazz, soul, blues and brass in the Sculpture Garden every Friday evening all summer, with informal dance lessons on select nights and passes given out by free lottery.
Music & concerts
7 p.m.
Transit Pier, The Wharf · Washington, DC
Transit Pier, The Wharf
You can hear free R&B, rock, go-go and country bands on the floating stage at The Wharf on Friday nights all summer long.
Community & civic
Walter E. Washington Convention Center · Washington, DC
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
You can browse an art marketplace and people-watch the cosplay crowds at this large anime convention downtown.
Community & civic
Evenings
Washington, DC
Each December the National Christmas Tree is lit just south of the White House and glows nightly through the holidays, surrounded by smaller state trees. The lighting ceremony itself is ticketed by lottery, but the lit tree is free to stroll past all season.
Markets
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Washington, DC
Every Sunday morning the streets near Dupont Circle fill with farm stands, bakers, and flowers, year round. It is the kind of weekly routine that anchors a weekend, with regulars who know the vendors by name.
Markets
450 8th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20004 · Baltimore, MD
450 8th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20004
Markets
450 8th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20004 · Washington, DC
450 8th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20004
Markets
801 F St NW Washington, DC 20004 · Washington, DC
801 F St NW Washington, DC 20004
Open: 04/07/2022 to 11/17/2022; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Coffee/tea;Poultry/fowl meat and products;Prepared foods;Red/other non-poultry meat and products;Wine,
Markets
801 F St NW Washington, DC 20004 · Baltimore, MD
801 F St NW Washington, DC 20004
Open: 04/07/2022 to 11/17/2022; <br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Coffee/tea;Poultry/fowl meat and products;Prepared foods;Red/other non-poultry meat and products;Wine,
Markets
499 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA · Washington, DC
499 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Open: Year-round<br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Eggs;Mushrooms;Pet food;Poultry/fowl meat and products;Red/other non-
Markets
499 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA · Baltimore, MD
499 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Open: Year-round<br>Available Products: Fresh fruits;Fresh vegetables;Baked goods;Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables;Coffee/tea;Eggs;Mushrooms;Pet food;Poultry/fowl meat and products;Red/other non-
Markets
5th St. & K St. NW, Mount Vernon Triangle, Washington, DC, 20001 · Washington, DC
5th St. & K St. NW, Mount Vernon Triangle, Washington, DC, 20001
Markets
5th St. & K St. NW, Mount Vernon Triangle, Washington, DC, 20001 · Baltimore, MD
5th St. & K St. NW, Mount Vernon Triangle, Washington, DC, 20001
Markets
I Street NW and 10th St., between 10th and 11th St., Washington, DC, 20001 · Baltimore, MD
I Street NW and 10th St., between 10th and 11th St., Washington, DC, 20001
Markets
I St. NW & 10th St., Washington, DC, 20268 · Washington, DC
I St. NW & 10th St., Washington, DC, 20268
Markets
I Street NW and 10th St., between 10th and 11th St., Washington, DC, 20001 · Washington, DC
I Street NW and 10th St., between 10th and 11th St., Washington, DC, 20001
Markets
I St. NW & 10th St., Washington, DC, 20268 · Baltimore, MD
I St. NW & 10th St., Washington, DC, 20268
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Odenton, MD
Warner Theatre
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Washington, DC
Warner Theatre
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Falls Church, VA
Warner Theatre
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Falls Church, VA
Warner Theatre
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Washington, DC
Warner Theatre
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Odenton, MD
Warner Theatre
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.
Music & concerts
7 PM
Warner Theatre · Odenton, MD
Warner Theatre
Line Up: THOMAS DOLBY & THE LOST TOY PEOPLE A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS THE PRODUCERS ANIMOTION THE ESCAPE CLUB TOMMY TUTONE MEN WITHOUT HATS DOORS open at 6:00 PM. SHOW starts at 7:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. F...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Warner Theatre · Washington, DC
Warner Theatre
Line Up: THOMAS DOLBY & THE LOST TOY PEOPLE A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS THE PRODUCERS ANIMOTION THE ESCAPE CLUB TOMMY TUTONE MEN WITHOUT HATS DOORS open at 6:00 PM. SHOW starts at 7:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. F...
Music & concerts
7 PM
Warner Theatre · Falls Church, VA
Warner Theatre
Line Up: THOMAS DOLBY & THE LOST TOY PEOPLE A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS THE PRODUCERS ANIMOTION THE ESCAPE CLUB TOMMY TUTONE MEN WITHOUT HATS DOORS open at 6:00 PM. SHOW starts at 7:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. F...
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Washington, DC
Warner Theatre
Originally scheduled on May 15th, 2026. Previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date. DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information,...
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Falls Church, VA
Warner Theatre
Originally scheduled on May 15th, 2026. Previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date. DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information,...
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Odenton, MD
Warner Theatre
Originally scheduled on May 15th, 2026. Previously purchased tickets will be honored on the new date. DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information,...
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Falls Church, VA
Warner Theatre
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Odenton, MD
Warner Theatre
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Washington, DC
Warner Theatre
DOORS open at 7:00 PM. SHOW starts at 8:00 PM. For general ticketing and event questions, please contact the Warner Box Office at WarnerBoxOffice@LiveNation.com. For Premium Seating information, please reach out to Maryclaire Griffin at MaryclaireGriffin@LiveNation.com or call 202-626-8255.
Music & concerts
8 PM
Warner Theatre · Falls Church, VA
Warner Theatre
Musiq Soulchild is a Grammy nominated neo soul artist celebrated for his smooth vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and signature blend of R&B, soul, jazz, and hiphop influences. Emerging in the early 2000s with hits like Love and Just Friends (Sunny), he became known for music that speaks honestly ab...
