Events

Museum Walk Weekend 2026

June 6, 2026 โ€“ June 7, 2026 11:00 am โ€“ 4:00 pm
Dupont Circle and Kalorama neighborhoods, Washington, D.C.

Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium Description:Explore some of Washington, D.C.โ€™s most unique museums during this annual free museum weekend. Visitors can walk between participatingโ€ฆ

Block Party

June 6, 2026 10:00 am โ€“ 4:00 pm
National Gallery of Art โ€“ East Building, West Building, and 4th Street Plaza, Washington, D.C.

National Gallery of Art Description:Celebrate 250 years of American art and creativity at the National Galleryโ€™s biggest First Saturday event ever. Thisโ€ฆ

DC Day of Archaeology Festival

June 6, 2026 10:00 am โ€“ 3:00 pm
Catholic University of America, Outside the Pryzbyla Center, Washington, DC 20064

Archaeology in the Community Description:Celebrate local history and discovery at a hands-on archaeology festival featuring archaeologists and heritage professionals from across theโ€ฆ

The Big Bounce America (Washington, D.C. area stop)

June 6, 2026 โ€“ June 14, 2026
Bull Run Special Events Center, Centreville, Virginia

The Big Bounce America Description:This large-scale inflatable experience transforms the venue into a massive outdoor bounce park featuring themed zones and oversizedโ€ฆ

American Icon: The US Flag in Art

June 6, 2026 โ€“ December 6, 2026
National Gallery of Art, East Building, Washington, D.C.

National Gallery of Art Description:Explore the powerful and evolving meaning of the American flag through the eyes of artists from the lateโ€ฆ

Sail into Summer Yacht Rock Concert

June 5, 2026 6:00 pm โ€“ 8:00 pm
Yards Park, Washington, D.C.

The Yards Description: Kick off summer along the waterfront with an evening of smooth yacht rock, retro vibes, and outdoor fun. Guestsโ€ฆ

Spirit of Independence Festival

June 4, 2026 โ€“ June 6, 2026
National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue, Washington, D.C.

National Archives Foundation Description: The Spirit of Independence Festival is a three-day celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.โ€ฆ

Petworth PorchFest 2026

May 30, 2026 2:00 pm โ€“ 7:00 pm
Greater Petworth neighborhood, Washington, DC (Main Stage: Petworth Recreation Center, 801 Taylor St NW)

Petworth PorchFest Description: Petworth PorchFest is Washington, DCโ€™s largest neighborhood music festival, transforming front porches, yards, and community spaces throughout the Petworthโ€ฆ

Howard County Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Festival

May 30, 2026 12:00 pm โ€“ 4:00 pm
Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods, Columbia MD

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, Howard County AAPI Commission, and the Inner Arbor Trust Description: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritageโ€ฆ

We Make History

May 30, 2026 โ€“ January 2, 2028
Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC

Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum Description: As the United States commemorates its 250th anniversary, We Make History explores how history is created, preserved,โ€ฆ