Weekend Events
Every Thursday, we independently curate a mix of weekend events happening around the city. Have an event you’d like us to consider for this roundup? Send it to our team at 51st.news/submit-events.
15 things to do in D.C. this weekend
Explore the globe right from our hometown at an Oktoberfest gathering, an international street festival, or an Ethiopian New Year’s party.
12 things to do in D.C. this weekend
Get ready for a creativity-forward next few days — including a late-night citywide festival, an “art walk” in Capitol Hill, and plenty of live music.
15 things to do in D.C. over Labor Day weekend
You don’t have to leave the city to have fun during the upcoming three-day weekend. Here’s where to get out and about, including watching local films, weeding in a historic garden, and competing in a citywide scavenger hunt.
13 things to do around D.C. this weekend
A back-to-school bike ride, a new Guerrilla Girls mural, a free yoga festival, an outdoor movie under the Arboretum’s trees, and more.
11 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Don’t just watch the days get shorter; get out and soak up what the District has to offer!
19 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Celebrate the joy of a perfect summer tomato, catch a movie, go back to the time of the dinosaurs, or eat an apple with new friends — there’s something for everybody!
14 things to do around D.C. this week
Local makers, friendly rivalries, and four-legged stars — this week’s got a little bit of everything.
15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
So many book events, a hip-hop-themed 5K, and free ice cream await you.
15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Squeeze every last drop out of the summer with a kayaking cleanup, a beginner fishing event, and more opportunities to learn while connecting with your neighbors.
18 things to do around D.C. this weekend
This midsummer weekend features all the charm of a D.C July. Unique opportunities to celebrate culture and build community — worth it, no matter the humidity.
15 things to do around D.C. this weekend
Dive into the dog days of summer with a Japanese star festival celebration, jazz and barbecue, or a fairy-tale circus show.
24 things to do over July 4th weekend that aren’t sponsored by Trump
With so much going on around D.C., you’ll have no idea what’s happening on the National Mall.