On September 26 join Freedom Forum for a free, family-friendly festival to celebrate the everyday freedoms all of us enjoy and the vital role they play in American life — all brought to you by the First Amendment.
2–4:30 pm ET Through collaborations with the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and community-based organizations across Metro Detroit, the Concert of Colors will host a series of free neighborhood events celebrating the cultural traditions that have helped shape our nation. Together, these programs remind us that the journ…
The Mid-Autumn Festival dates back thousands of years as a seasonal celebration in several Asian cultures, focused on families and communities gathering to celebrate abundance under the Harvest Moon. In the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, Asian Americans United hosts an annual street festival with programming t…
Bring a picnic supper to Peirce Mill, enjoy a free concert, and savor the waning days of summer in Rock Creek Park. Free public programs at Peirce Mill are supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Rain date : October 3, 5 - 7 pm
Celebrate Community Day at the National Museum of African Art with a full day of programming! Each September, the museum opens its doors to visitors of all ages to inspire them to learn more about the peoples and cultures of Africa and its diaspora through exhibitions, art-making, live performances, tours, and more! Jo…
Friday, September 25–Sunday, September 27, 2026 Join us to celebrate 10 years of the National Museum of African American History and Culture with a weekend full of music, dance, art, family activities, food, and community. Visitors of all ages are welcome to gather, create, move, and make memories together during speci…
Grooves in the Grove returns Thursday evenings this Summer, bringing vibey beats to the waterfront. Tre4rmDC is an R&B artist whose sound is rooted in soul, groove and passion. His smooth delivery feels authentic and timeless.
Genre‑defying high entertainment group Perfekt Blend is performing on the Floating Stage at Transit Pier on Friday, September 4. This free concert, presented by Pacifico Beer, begins at 7:00 pm.
The signature event of DC JazzFest will take place from September 5-6 on District Pier. Join us for live music performances by incredible artists—from homegrown talent to NEA Jazz Masters.
Join us for an evening of salsa dancing on the waterfront every Thursday from September 10 through October 8 in M Street Landing, presented by Heineken.
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Walk the ground where soldiers fought in the sweltering summer of 1864, when Georgia Avenue, then the Seventh Street Road, became a Civil War front line. Along the way, explore the harsh realities Civil War soldiers faced -- exhaustion, fear, heat, hunger, and the uncertainty of survival. Each participant will carry th…
This October, head to The Wharf to celebrate Oktoberfest—featuring the Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash and the Sam Adams stein hoisting competition.
