The Wharf Holiday Events

November 12, 2021

Holiday Cheer Comes to The Wharf Starting in November and Running Into The New Year, The Wharf Will Offer a Series of Festive, Waterfront Holiday Activities Including Signature Event, The […]

The District’s Holiday Boat Parade


At the conclusion of the parade, judges will award more than $20,000 in prizes and gifts to the participating boats, including Best in Show, Best Motorboat, Best Sailboat, Best Crew, […]

Oktoberfest at the Wharf

September 17, 2021

It’s that time of year—put on your dirndl or lederhosen, grab your Dachshund, and head to The Wharf to celebrate Oktoberfest – including the return of the Wiener 500 Dachshund […]

Weekend Round Up: 9/2 – 9/5

September 2, 2021

Happy Labor Day weekend! Enjoy the beautiful weather and the last waning days of summer with fun activities for the whole family. There’s a scavenger hunt at the Smithsonian, Sunset […]

Weekend Round Up: June 24-27

June 24, 2021

This weekend, we’re excited for the virtual Smithsonian Folklife Festival. An online poetry reading from one of DC Public Library’s own and the Hong Kong Film Festival at the National […]

Wednesday at the Wharf Concerts


The Wharf will be hosting free concerts on Transit Pier every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Music will include R&B, Americana, Motown, Jazz, Reggae, and pop covers. July 7: Jarreau Williams Experience (Rock, R&B) July 14: Dupont Brass (Brass […]

Sunset Cinema at the Wharf


Schedule: 7/1 Apollo 13 Last year marked the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 13 voyage. Watch this epic moment in American history unfold as we head into Fourth of July weekend. […]

Washington Justice Takeover for Outside Anime at the Wharf

April 2, 2021

On Saturday, April 3 at 3pm, the Washington Justice Overwatch team is taking over the Anime Movie Day at The Wharf showing of Weathering With You on Transit Pier and […]

Weekly Arts Round Up, March 18, 2021

March 18, 2021

This Saturday, Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez will be the special guest at the National Archives Museum’s virtual pajama party.

Holiday Happenings Around Town

December 3, 2020

Neighborhoods had to get a bit more creative this year due to the pandemic. Here are some festive options at the Wharf and the Yards, along with a virtual “Celtic Christmas.”