Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID)

Description: A popular annual spring street festival that transforms Georgetown’s Book Hill neighborhood into a French-inspired open-air market with sidewalk sales, food specials, live entertainment, and family activities. More than 45 locally owned boutiques, cafés, galleries, and shops participate with outdoor displays and discounts up to 75%.

Visitors can enjoy:

• Croissants, pastries, macarons, crêpes, grilled foods, and wine specials
• Live music throughout the weekend
• Roaming entertainers including a mime and French unicyclist
• Face painting & caricatures
• Pop-up book sales and library family activities

This event is ideal for families who enjoy strolling, snacking, browsing shops, and soaking in lively springtime Georgetown energy.

Why families love it

• Street-festival atmosphere with lots to see while walking
• Easy snack-focused outing kids enjoy
• Face painting and performers add kid appeal
• Great excuse to explore Georgetown in spring

⚠️ Good to know

• Expect large crowds, especially Saturday afternoon
• Best times for families: Friday or early morning weekend hours
• Sidewalks can get tight for strollers during peak times
• Parking is difficult—rideshare or walking from farther transit stops is easier
• Best enjoyed as a casual wander rather than a structured festival destination

Best For

Families with school-age kids, food lovers, shoppers, and anyone wanting a lively European-style spring street market in DC.

Cost: FREE