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Mother’s Day Weekend Champagne & Chocolate

The Mansion on O St.

Mother's Day Weekend Champagne & Chocolate Reservations Required: omuseum.org/mothersday Tickets: $45/person Where: O Museum in The Mansion, 2020 O Street NW When: 5/8 & 5/9 Spread the love as you search for special heartfelt items found only at O Museum in The Mansion on this heart centered treasure hunt. We have over 100 rooms and 70 […]

Mother’s Day Brunch aboard City Cruises

Pier 4 at The Wharf 580 Water Street SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States

City Cruises announced today its Washington D.C. port will be offering specialty cruises celebrating Mother’s Day. Sweep mom off her feet this Mother’s Day with an elegant brunch cruise while sailing along the Potomac. Gather the entire family and enjoy a delicious meal on board while taking in unmatched views of the monuments and the […]

$94.90

Innovative Lives: Sarah Will and Mike Schultz

Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation

May 12; 4 p.m. Free registration: invention.si.edu/events Sarah Will, Paralympic skier and accessibility advocate and Mike Schultz, inventor of the Moto Knee and Versa Foot, will come together to talk with NMAH sports curator Jane Rogers about their respective careers and overlapping interests in advocacy for accessible sports and the history of and ongoing technology innovations in adaptive […]

Art Signs Online: Artful Conversations in ASL

Smithsonian American Art Museum F Street and 8th Street NW, Washington DC, DC, United States

Thursday, May 13, 5:30 p.m. ET Curious about American art? Join us for a 30-minute gallery conversation about selected works from the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s collection. This program is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) with voice interpretation for participants who are deaf or hard of hearing. Zoom link provided via email upon registration. […]

Rug and Textile Appreciation Morning: Good, Better, Best

GW Museum & Textile Museum 701 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052

Panelists Ben Evans, editor, Hali Publications Detlef Maltzhan, managing director and proprietor, Rippon Boswell & Co. Mary Jo Otsea, former worldwide director of rugs and carpets, Sotheby’s  Wendel Swan, museum trustee and collector (moderator) How to Participate You can register for this program online. After you register, we will email you a link and instructions for joining online via Zoom. Simply […]

20th Annual National Bike to Work Day 2021

Washington, D.C. (March 1, 2021) – After a year of unprecedented change, Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) are excited to announce that registration for the 20th Annual Bike to Work Day (BTWD) event has opened. The event will take place on Friday, May 21, with pit stops in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. The […]

Horticulture How-To | Pollinator-Friendly Container

Virtual Event

Horticulture How-To | Pollinator-Friendly Container Friday, May 21, 2021, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Join Jessica Bonilla, head of horticulture, via Zoom to create your own beautiful container of flowering plants that attract butterflies, birds, bees, and other pollinators. www.HillwoodMuseum.org  4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Carousel Family Day: Carousel Crafts

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Join the Glen Echo Park Partnership for the first Carousel Family Day as part of the celebration of the carousel’s 100th anniversary. Pre-registered participants will be able to celebrate the Carousel's 100th birthday by creating their own carousel to take home, as well as decorating a birthday hat to wear and a birthday card for […]

Free

Celebremos Nuestras Historias!

Online

GLEN ECHO: Tune in this Sunday, May 23, for another episode of Celebremos Nuestras Historias! Host Andrea Sarralde and her special guests read their favorite children’s books with their families as Adventure continues to celebrate Mother’s Day. Andrea will read El Principito with her daughters, followed by the Parra Zeeb family reading El Renacuajo Paseador together, and Teresa Giral […]

Music for the Moment: An Asian American Offering

Online

A performance featuring Asian American women musicians and performers who draw on deep cultural heritages and contemporary genres—from performance art and ritual to hip-hop, rock, and pop. Streaming on Facebook and YouTube. Co-presented by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.Accessibility services provided.

Free

DC Punch Needle Class with Wendy Galietta Williams

Shop Made in DC 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, Washington, DC, DC, United States

3-THURSDAY, MAY 27th 2021 (IRL @ Georgetown Garden – 1533 Wisconsin Ave NW) DC Punch Needle Class – Wendy Galietta Williams : $60 / Person – 7-8:30PM SIGN UP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-punch-needle-class-with-wendy-galietta-williams-tickets-152095865829 If you love textiles and texture, you owe it to yourself to play in the cozy art of punch needle!  Our goal is for you to […]

PBS National Memorial Day Concert

Virtual Event

PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT: A NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE RETURNS WITH PERFORMANCES AND TRIBUTES FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. AND AROUND THE COUNTRY HONORING ALL OF OUR AMERICAN HEROES   All-Star Line-up Hosted by Joe Mantegna and Gary Sinise with General Colin Powell, Gladys Knight, Vince Gill, Sara Bareilles, Alan Jackson, Denyce Graves, The Four Tops, Steve Buscemi, […]

Virtual Drag Queen Story Time with Ruth Allen Ginsburg

Online

Join the Smithsonian American Art Museum online for our annual Pride festivities and celebrate inclusivity and love for all. Enjoy a lively story time performance with beloved DC drag queen Ruth Allen Ginsburg. Ruth brings fun for the whole family as she reads classic nursery rhymes and tales for children. Then, continue the party by […]

Free

Black Lives Matter Plaza One-Year Anniversary

Black Lives Matter Plaza K St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join Fit DC on Black Lives Matter Plaza on June 5 at 11:30AM About this event Join Fit DC on Black Lives Matter Plaza. When: Saturday, June 5 at 11:30am Where: Black Lives Matter Plaza Featuring: Workout led by Gym Jonez (Free BLM Plaza workout mat for first 100 participants) Performance by Backyard Band Refreshments […]

National Reconciliation Week (NRW)

Zoom 1 Westmoreland Circle Northwest, Bethesda, MD, United States

The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) advances the concept that leading a healthy centered, balanced life requires being in touch with our emotions and understanding the effect they may have on our physical, mental and spiritual health. The process of connecting to the internal to enhance the external is what we call “reconciliation,” and can be […]

TRIBECA FESTIVAL™ LAUNCHES “TRIBECA AT HOME,” A NEW ONLINE PORTAL FEATURING PREMIERES AND ENCORE SCREENINGS OF FESTIVAL SELECTIONS

Tribeca Will Offer Virtual Audiences Exclusive Online Premiere Screenings to Coincide with its Live, In-Person Events Premieres Include Films Featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama, Billie Eilish and Chris Paul, and the Hopeful Future of Ferguson, MO For the first time ever, the Tribeca Festival, presented by AT&T, announced the launch of its […]

$25

Free Screening of “Our Time Machine”

Virtual Event

The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter will hold a virtual Q&A discussion with the directors of Our Time Machine, along with a discussion on the warning signs of Alzheimer's, on Thursday, June 10 at 7 p.m. Registered attendees have free access to view Our Time Machine online from June 4 - 10. Our Time […]

Free

Youth in Action: Indigenizing Pride 

National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United States

  Thursday, June 17; 4 p.m.    Free, registration required  https://smithsonian.zoom.us/webinar/register/3116188639750/WN_VcOVur0fRaS1_R53Oq1Zyg   How does identity influence activism? Many tribal nations have always recognized multiple genders and those who possess both male and female spirits. Native people who identify as more than one gender or possessing both spirits sometimes refer to themselves as Two Spirit. In celebration […]

Beyond the Mall: Making Matters

Online

A weekend digital program series featuring both seasoned master artisans and the everyday makers who find solace and connection in creativity.

Free

Crossing Book Social

The Crossing 959 E St. SE, Washington, DC, United States

  Join Crossing Tuesday, June 29th at 5:30pm for convos and cocktails while discussing Last Summer at the Golden Hotel . Pickup a free copy of this new summer must-read at Crossing DC. Read the book and then tune in for a conversation with Philippa Hughes, social sculptor behind CuriosityConnects.Us. on Zoom! Zoom Book Social Event: Tuesday, June 29 5:30pm

Sundays in July, Habits of Happy People

Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United States

Sundays in July - Habits of Happy People Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking take us in the opposite direction. In this talk we will learn about some of the habits of happy people that will enrich our life’s experience. We […]

$6 – $12

Fit Series: F45 Bootcamp or Color Burst Flow by Yoga6

Color Burst Park 6000 Merriweather Dr., Columbia, MD

Fit Series: F45 Bootcamp When: July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24, September 7 6:45pm What: Heart-pumping classes with a live DJ! Free to all - RSVP in advance […]

Good Kid-izen Series

Color Burst Park 6000 Merriweather Dr., Columbia, MD

When: June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7 10am-12pm What: A summer-long series of fun and learning celebrating inclusion, diversity and education. June 26: Global Passport July 10: Celebrate LGBTQIA+ July 24: Christmas in July August 7: Soulful Music Class Free to all - RSVP in advance here!

Amped in the Park

Color Burst Park 6000 Merriweather Dr., Columbia, MD

When: July 14, July 28 6pm What: Live music is back and our dance-worthy summer line up will have you jamming the night away! July 14: Jah Works (Reggae) July 28: Shelby Blondell Band (Original Pop Rock) Free to all - RSVP in advance here!

Summer Film Series at the MLK Memorial: The Princess & the Frog

MLK Memorial 1964 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC, United States

THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG – Thursday, July 15 at 8:00 p.m. Walt Disney Studios’ classic, “The Princess and the Frog,” gives a Jazz Age-era New Orleans twist on a classic tale. It features a beautiful girl named Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them […]

In-person performance inspired by sculptures and Alvin Ailey’s Revelations with Krystal Collins/new growth collective at the Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

WHAT: Krystal Collins/new growth collective at the Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens   WHEN: Tuesday, July 20th; Wednesday, July 21st; Friday, July 23rd; and Saturday, July 24th WHERE: The Hillwood Estate, Museum, and Gardens; 4155 Linnean Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008; Parking Directions   TICKETS: Available at midnight on June 28th here This summer, Krystal […]

The Spies of Georgetown Walking Tour

Come hear insider stories from former CIA officer George as you stroll through the scenic Georgetown neighborhood. Learn about the pivotal role the residents here played in the WWII era. We'll visit the former homes of William "Wild Bill" Donovan, William Colby, Roald Dahl, and Alger Hiss and see places linked to the espionage activities […]

$42

Georgetown Walking Tour: Dumbarton House Landscape

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Join Dwane Starlin, member of the Guild of Professional Tour Guides, for a walking tour around Dumbarton House! This tour will explore the historic landscape of the house as well the 8 acre urban farm that surrounded the home. Learn how Georgetown and Dumbarton House changed over time while appreciating the beauty of the neighborhood […]

$20

Habits of Happy People

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

Sundays in July and August – Habits of Happy People Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking take us in the opposite direction. In this talk we will learn about some of the habits of happy people that will enrich our life’s […]

$6 – $12

Summer Concerts: Amadou Kouyate

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Enjoy an evening of live African music with Amadou Kouyate. Born in the Washington, DC, Amadou Kouyate is the 150th generation of the Kouyate lineage and has studied and performed Manding music since the age of three years old. Amadou has dedicated his life to the task of become an ambassador of African culture to […]

The Yards Celebrates National Ice Cream Day

Sundeck at the Yards 355 Water St. SE, Washingon, DC, United States

WHAT: The Yards is going all-out to celebrate National Ice Cream Day by popping up a larger-than-life retro ice cream experience! From Friday, July 30th through Sunday, August 1st, The Yards’ Sun Deck will be transformed with a 16 foot, instagrammable Ice Cream Social installation for guests to enjoy a scoop in style. The colorful […]

Red Bull 3X Qualifier

Burr Gymnasium 6th and Girard St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

WHAT:         With 3x3 basketball now an Olympic sport, Red Bull 3X is the series of events that identifies elite men’s and women’s players who could potentially represent USA Basketball in the future.  As part of the partnership, Red Bull hosts 20 qualifying tournaments across the country, and the hoops hot bed of Washington DC is among one […]

“#Values” By Dr. Betty Uribe

O Street Museum 2016 O St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Reserve: omuseum.org/Uribe FREE to join Reservations Required When: 7/31/21 Starts: 4:00pm How can a good leader be GREAT? Dr. Betty Uribe Uncovers the Secret to Top-Level Performance in Business and Life in her International Best Selling Book #Values. Along her own leadership journey, Dr. Betty™ learned and observed a variety of leadership styles which caused […]

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Physics in Action – Kayak

online MD, United States

Indigenous peoples of the Arctic invented the kayak, a dynamic water vessel that changed the world. In this live and interactive program led by a museum educator, participants will explore the history and innovation behind the kayak's design and can make their own model kayak with everyday materials found at home. Recommended for ages 11-14 […]

Free

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Art Making – Stretching the Canvas

online MD, United States

Explore contemporary Indigenous artists from Stretching the Canvas: Eight Decades of Native Painting, an exhibition at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City. In this live and interactive program led by a museum educator, participants will create their own artwork inspired by their personal identities or life experiences. Recommended for ages […]

Free

Free Outdoor Corepower Yoga

Ballston Exchange 4201 Wilson Blvd Arlington United States 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, United States

Enjoy a free CorePower yoga session outdoors in the Ballston Exchange paseo. Find directions, yoga classes, yoga teachers and schedules at our Ballston yoga studio located in Arlington, VA. Reserve […]

Free

Get Ready for College!

Online

Learn skills to be safer and confident as you head off to school, work, or travel. This is a high-risk time for sexual assault, especially by someone you know, but research has found that empowerment self-defense can make a huge difference! We focus on using prevention, boundary-setting, and assertiveness skills and physical strikes as a […]

$79

Indigenous Peoples’ Curriculum Day and Virtual Teach-In Indigenous Land: Rights, Relationships and Responsibility with the National Museum of the American Indian

online MD, United States

Indigenous Peoples’ Curriculum Day and Virtual Teach-In Indigenous Land: Rights, Relationships and Responsibility Saturday, Sept. 25, 12:30 p.m.–3 p.m. ET Registration cost is $10 https://www.teachingforchange.org/2021-indigenous-peoples-teach-in The Smithsonian’s National Museum of […]

Virtual Floral Design How-To | From the Garden to Your Vase

Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Friday, August 13, 2021, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Join Ami Wilber, floral and event décor designer, to create a rustic and casual floral arrangement using blooms from local flower farms in the […]

Carousel Family Day: Glen Echo Park Band Organ Rally

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

In partnership with the Carousel Organ Association of America, join us for a band organ rally on the grounds of Glen Echo Park. You may be familiar with the carousel's […]

Free

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Bison – One Stop Shopping 

Online

Summer Virtual Field Trip: Bison - One Stop Shopping Tuesdays through Aug. 31, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET. 30 mins. Free, advance registration is required https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/student-programs/virtual-field-trips/ The American bison—or […]

Summer Film Series at the MLK Memorial: Black Panther

MLK Memorial 1964 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC, United States

BLACK PANTHER – Thursday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m. Starring the late Chadwick Boseman, Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther” follows T’Challa who, after the death of his father, takes his rightful place […]

Barre3 at Rosewood Hotel

Rosewood Hotel 1050 31st St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Aug. 22nd, Sept. 12th and 26th Rosewood Washington D.C., the luxurious urban retreat situated in the heart of historic Georgetown, is pleased to announce the launch of a fitness partnership […]

The Dog Days of Summer with Foxtrot

Foxtrot 1267 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Georgetown, DC, United States

National Dog Day | August 26, 2021 August 26 is National Dog Day and Foxtrot has something for Rover and humans to enjoy. Join us out on Foxtrot's patios (in […]

Living Earth Family Day

Online

Celebrate summer with virtual hands-on family activities. Inspired by corn, sunflowers and strawberries, these projects highlight Indigenous food plants. Create Your Own Sunflower Bracelet: Sunflowers are a common crop among […]

Free

Growing Gardeners

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

By learning about seasonality, the labor of planting seeds, and how gardens were depicted in the Federal period, Girl Scouts and children from the general public will appreciate where their […]

$5 – $15

Summers Farm Sunflower Festival

Summer Farms 5620 Butterfly Lane, Frederick, MD, United States

Come escape to Summers Farm for our 2nd Annual Sunflower Festival! Enjoy the beauty of our 8-acre sunflower field with thousands of sunflowers in bloom!  We planted over 35 different […]

Washington Nationals Homestand Highlights vs. the NY Mets

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 ·       Ryan Zimmerman Bobblehead o   On Friday September 3, against the New York Mets, the first 15,000 fans will receive a Ryan Zimmerman Bobblehead presented by Pedigree. o   The bobblehead features Mr. […]

Emmet Till: River Site Historical Marker

national Museum of American History 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC, Washington D.C., United States

Opens Sept. 3; Closes Oct. 5 Flag Hall, Second Floor, Center During a visit to see his great uncle in Mississippi, 14-year-old Emmett Till, of Chicago, was brutally lynched Aug. […]

Brownies: Outdoor Adventurers

Tudor Place

Discover bugs, birds and wildlife living at Tudor Place while on an outdoor adventure. Brownies become garden detectives as they identify different species of bugs and birds, learn how to […]

$10

2nd Annual Old Town Festival of Speed & Style

Old Town Alexandria, VA Alexandria, VA, United States

2nd Annual Old Town Festival of Speed & Style Returns in High Gear Labor Day Weekend   July 27, 2021 (Alexandria, VA.) – Organizers of the Old Town Festival of Speed & Style presented […]

AHC Resident Services Backpack Distribution

Ballston Community Center

Gates of Ballston: Date & Time: Wednesday, Sept 8th from 4:30pm-5:30pm Location: Gates of Ballston Community Center (4108 4th St N, Arlington, VA 22203)

Tudor Nights: Sanitary Solutions – Hygiene in the Peter Household

Private Zoom with Tudor Place

Discover how ideas about personal hygiene have evolved through records and artifacts left behind by the Peter family during their 200-year ownership of Tudor Place. Join Tudor Place’s new curator, […]

Free

Tudor Tots: Back to School

Tudor Place

Our young learners program is back in person! Children 18 months to 4 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Tudor Place for story time, crafts and a […]

$4 – $20

Tudor Tots: Back to School

Tudor Place

Our young learners program is back in person! Children 18 months to 4 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Tudor Place for story time, crafts and a […]

$4 – $20

Nuts and bolts of Meditation

Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United States

ABOUT THIS EVENT In this Saturday morning class, we learn some meditation basics, how to structure a meditation, how to enhance concentration in meditation, and what are different types of […]

$6 – $12

MEDITATION PRACTICE SESSIONS – MINI MEDITATION RETREAT

Kadampa Meditation Center 1200 Canal St SW, Washington DC 20024 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC, United States

ABOUT THIS EVENT Enjoy a brief guided retreat where we can be exposed to different types of meditation and tips to improve our meditation practice. EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday September 11, […]

$12 – $24

Profs & Pints: How the Brain Creates

Church Hall

Profs & Pints presents: “How the Brain Creates,” a look at scientific research on the human brain’s capacity for inspiration, with Dr. Daniel Z. Lieberman, professor of psychiatry and behavioral […]

$12 – $13

FREE CorePower Yoga Classes

CorePower Yoga 4201 Wilson Blvd Suite 0140, Arlington, VA

Enjoy a free CorePower yoga session outdoors in the Ballston Exchange paseo. Find directions, yoga classes, yoga teachers and schedules at our Ballston yoga studio located in Arlington, VA. Reserve […]

Free

Tudor Tots: Celebrating Family

Tudor Place

Our young learners program is back in person! Children 18 months to 4 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Tudor Place for story time, crafts and a […]

$4 – $20

Town of Middleburg to Host Oktoberfest Celebration on September 18

Town of Middleburg 10 WEST MARSHALL STREET, Middleburg, Virginia

Town of Middleburg to Host Oktoberfest Celebration on September 18 Family-friendly event returns with food, games and more!  What: The town of Middleburg will host its second Oktoberfest celebration on […]

Buckets ‘N Boards Comedy Percussion Show

McLean Central Park 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd., McLean, VA, United States

Saturday, Sept. 18, 5 p.m. McLean Central Park, 1468 Dolley Madison Blvd. McLean VA Free admission. Bring a picnic and chairs. Free parking and restrooms at McLean Community Center 1234 […]

Free

Fall Fun in Rosslyn

Rosslyn BID

WHAT: This fall, the Rosslyn BID is bringing back fan-favorite events and brand-new activities for a season of exciting outdoor fun! Fall Fun in Rosslyn will welcome back the popular […]

Profs & Pints: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

Church Hall

Profs and Pints presents: “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories,” with Brian A. Sharpless, licensed clinical psychologist, visiting research fellow at Goldsmiths, University of London, and editor of Unusual Psychological Disorders. […]

$12 – $13

Free Landmark Lecture: Women and Slavery in Georgetown

Tudor Place

Elsa Mendoza, Assistant Curator, Georgetown Slavery Archive, Georgetown University will speak about women and slavery at Georgetown, and will examine women’s unique roles in the history of slavery in Georgetown […]

Free

Homeschool History Days: School and Fun

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history […]

$5 – $7

29th Annual Garden Party

Tudor Place

You’re invited to this year’s 29th Annual Tudor Place Garden Party honoring the Georgetown Garden Club for its prolific service to our community and resolute support for garden projects at […]

$300

Tudor Tots: Changing Seasons

Tudor Place

Our young learners program is back in person! Children 18 months to 4 years old and their caregivers are invited to join Tudor Place for story time, crafts and a […]

$4 – $20

DC Bike Ride

DC Bike Ride is DC’s biggest celebration of bicycling. Join in the most fun you can have on two wheels while touring the city’s famous sights.

Cadettes: Tudor Trees

Tudor Place

At Tudor Place, we care for trees that are over 200 years old. In this program, learn about what is involved in caring for these trees. Explore the connection between […]

$10

The Boro Hosts First-Ever Fall Fest September 25

The Boro

Fall is in Full Swing at The Boro With Cider Tastings, Apple Crafts, Scavenger Hunts and More! WHAT: It’s hard to believe that falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes are […]

PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour

EagleBank Arena 4500 Patriot Cir, Fairfax, VA, United States

FAIRFAX, Va. (June 28, 2021) – After welcoming the league for enthralling, World Championship race-defining events in 2018-2019, PBR (Professional Bull Riders) will buck back to Fairfax in 2021, welcoming […]

Family Picnic in Partnership with Rainbow Families

Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Sunday, September 26, 2021, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Connect with other LGBT families and enjoy a picnic on the magnificent Lunar Lawn while playing lawn games, crafting an art project, and […]

Carousel 100th Anniversary Final Celebration

Glen Echo Park 7300 MacArthur Blvd Glen Echo, MD 20812 7300 MacArthur BLVD, Glen Echo, MD, United States

Join us as we close out the carousel's 100th anniversary season with a special celebration, including performances, family crafts, carousel rides, and more. The event will also include a Sponsor […]

Free

Tapas with Teachers

President Lincoln's Cottage 140 Rock Creek Church Road NW, Washington, DC, United States

Calling all teachers in the DMV area! Visit President Lincoln’s Cottage to learn about field trip opportunities and classroom resources from Tudor Place Historic House & Garden, Ford’s Theatre, President […]

Free

Volta Park Fall Festival

Volta Park 34th Street NW & Q Street NW, DC, United States

Bring your family and friends (and a blanket, if you would like to picnic in the park) to enjoy live music, food, carnival games, a bounce house, face painting and […]

Volta Park Fall Festival

Volta Park 34th Street NW & Q Street NW, DC, United States

October 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will feature live music, food, carnival games, pony rides, a bounce house, face painting and more!

Oktoberfest at the Wharf

District Wharf

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 […]

LGBTQ+ Ally Week Party on the Plaza

McLean Community Center 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA, United States

Monday, Oct. 4, 6 p.m. MCC Rear Plaza (across from the library). Outdoor Event -- Masks strongly recommended Free admission; registration is required. For ages 6+. Join us for a […]

Free

“From the Heart: A Transgender Virginian’s Story”

The Alden 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA, United States

Presented by Equality Virginia Wednesday, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m. McLean Community Center. Masks required for all participants Free admission; registration is required. For ages 12+. Join Ann Murdoch, a member […]

Free

LGBTQ+ Ally Week Interfaith Leaders Panel

The Alden 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean, VA, United States

Thursday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. The Alden. Masks required for all participants Free admission. Registration is required. For ages 14+. The MCC proudly welcomes local faith leaders to discuss of […]

Free

67th ANNUAL VIRGINIA FALL RACES

glenwood park Foxcroft Rd, Middleburg, VA, United States

67th ANNUAL VIRGINIA FALL RACES WILL RUN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2021 Featuring the National Sporting Library & Museum Cup and the new Magalen O. Bryant Memorial, as well as the […]

TOURDEMIDNIGHT BIKE RIDE Supporting Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia

Midnight Brewery 2410 Granite Ridge Rd, Rockville, VA, United States

EFVA is hosting its Sixth Annual Tour de Midnight fundraising and awareness event on October 16, 2021. The focus of this event is a bicycle ride of 30, 50 or […]

Distance Ride chosen depicts cost for bike ride event

Daisies: Garden Explorers

Tudor Place

Daisies are invited on an exciting exploration of Tudor Place’s 5 ½ acres to discover how resources are used wisely. Participants will read and discuss Clover’s story as a group, […]

$10

Free Landmark Lecture: Oak Hill Cemetery

Tudor Place

Oak Hill Cemetery, a 19th-century garden park cemetery founded by William W. Corcoran in 1849, rests on 22 acres of land in the Georgetown section of Washington, DC. Its grounds […]

Free

Homeschool History Days: Art at Dumbarton

Dumbarton House 2715 Q Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

Introduce students to our nation’s past! Through hands-on programming at Dumbarton House, homeschool students ages 5-12 are invited to “travel back in time” 220 years and explore the early history […]

$5 – $7

Raise the Roof for Justice Housing

One Franklin Square 1301 K Street, Washington DC, DC, United States

Join us for a party with a purpose atop One Franklin Square’s spacious rooftop for safe outdoor mingling and gorgeous views of downtown DC. The evening will be filled with […]

$60 – $500

Spooky Pooch Howl-o-Ween Celebration

Hillwood Museum 4155 Linnean Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United States

Saturday, October 23, 2021, 3-5 p.m. Hightail it to Hillwood with your four-legged friend for some Halloween fun! Explore the gardens and participate in the annual costume competition. www.HillwoodMuseum.org  4155 […]

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

Virtual

Oct. 28, On demand americanindian.si.edu/calendar To celebrate Día de los Muertos, the museum will showcase two unique Day of the Dead traditions: figural sugar work and papier-mâché arts. The Mondragón […]

Washington Walks Fall Events

October 30 ROCK CREEK CEMETERY November 6 U STREET November 13 THE GREAT WAR IN ARLINGTON CEMETERY Offered in commemoration of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Centennial (November 11, […]

ONE JOURNEY ANNOUNCES ‘WELCOME TO AMERICA’ SOCCER FEST

ONE JOURNEY ANNOUNCES ‘WELCOME TO AMERICA’ SOCCER FEST,  Saturday October 30, 11am-3pm at Washington International School Building Connections and Raising Awareness for Refugees  Youth and adults from area refugee communities will take […]

TRANSFERENCE OF CONSCIOUSNESS – This retreat is online

Kadampa Meditation Center Online 1200 Canal Street SW, Washington, DC

We will engage in a weekend retreat based on the International Fall Festival teachings with Gen-la Dekyong, emphasizing the practice of Tara Powa or Transference of Consciousness. The practice of […]

$40

Haunted Halloween Hunt

Tudor Place

Experience Halloween at Tudor Place with a spooky one-of-a-kind scavenger hunt. Wear your costume and come with your friends and family. Create a creepy craft to take home, then explore […]

$3 – $10

The Yards Brunch on the Go

The Yards Park 355 Water Street SE, Washington, DC, United States

WHAT: After its successful spring series, The Yards will bring back its popular run and brunch activation, Brunch On The Go. Treat yourself to champagne and brunch with your running […]

Best in Show at the Boro

The Boro

WHAT: The Boro, Tyson’s premier destination for luxury urban living in the heart of Northern Virginia, is calling all furry friends to grab their favorite costumes for Best in Show […]