Events happening around DC all year long.
Regular Events throughout the Year
Eastern Market - produce and crafts for sale
Studio Galley and The Phillips Collection Art Shows at Dupont Circle
Comedy Shows
Live Theatre at Shakespeare and Company
Dupont, Adams Morgan, and Kalorama - Calendar of Events
Adams Morgan - Calendar of Events
U Street - Events Newsletter Sign up
District Wharf Events Calendar
Navy Yard and Capitol Riverfront Events Calendar
All Events and Festivals Washington.org Calendar
Annual events to Look Forward to
1/19 - 1/23 DC Winter Restaurant Week - https://ramw.org/restaurantweek
Other Experiences
Ice Skating Rinks in DC
Georgetown Waterfront
The Wharf
Sculpture Garden
Dupont Art Gallery Shows
Special Events This Year
Korean Private Art Collection at National Museum of Asian Art until February 1st, 2026
Annual events to Look Forward to
Other Experiences
Around 2/14 - Eat and Drink in a Valentine's Day Igloo around DC
The Watergate Hotel
La Vie
Kingbird
WaterGate Hotel
Winter Igloos are open seasonally, which special menus and pricing for Valentines. Feel free to check out any of these igloos during the winter:
Mardi Gras Parade & Party at the Whard - February 15, 2026 - 3pm - 7pm at the District Pier
Naptown Brass Band
Parade
Live Music
Fireworks
Annual events to Look Forward to
Other Experiences
St. Patricks Day Celebration - Ireland at the Wharf Celebration
Navy Yard St. Patrick's Day Bar Fest - Sat. March 14th
Bloomaroo at the Wharf - March 28, 2026 - 2pm - 9pm
live music, art, and cherry blososm fireworks show
3/20 - 4/17 National Cherry Blossom Festival
Annual events to Look Forward to
Other Experiences
Around 4/4 - Cherry Blossoms - this is the best time to see the Cherry Blossoms because they are peak bloom.
4/17 - Cherry Blossom Festival Ends
Annual events to Look Forward to
Other Experiences
Annual events to Look Forward to
Other Experiences
Annual events to Look Forward to
4th of July at the District Wharf
Other Experiences
Summer Outdoor Movie Series Around DC
Jazz in the Gardens at the National Sculpture Garden
Annual events to Look Forward to
Other Experiences
Annual events to Look Forward to
H Street Festival
Congressional Black Caucus Week
DC Jazz Fest at the Wharf - September 5 & 6
Other Experiences
Annual events to Look Forward to
Oktoberfest at the Wharf - October 3rd
Other Experiences
Annual events to Look Forward to
Dia De Los Muertos Festival at the Wharf - November 1st
Other Experiences
Annual events to Look Forward to
Holiday Boat Parade at the Wharf - December 5th
Air Lounge Power Ties and Cocktail Dresses Holiday Toy Drive
Other Experiences
Holiday Markets
Wunder Garten Winter Fest
Ugly Sweater Crawl
Trap Karaoke
Holiday Musin in The Plaza at City center
Deck the Suite
Zoo Lights at the Smithsonian National Zoo - through January 3rd
DMV Indoor Fun (All Year Long, especially on a Rainy Day)
Outdoor Fun (Nice Day, Winter Day)