Events & Activities

Weekend Guide

Your weekly guide to the best events, concerts, markets, and things to do across Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

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Early-autumn arts and crafts market on the National Mall in Washington DC with white canopy tents holding pottery and textiles, the Washington Monument rising behind in golden afternoon light

Weekend Guide September 9, 2026

What To Do This Weekend in the DMV

Things to do this weekend in DC: Sara Bareilles at The Anthem, Rosslyn Jazz Festival in Arlington, the free Art All Night on Capitol Hill, Angels at Nationals Park, and more September 11-13.

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Labor Day weekend evening at The Wharf on the Southwest Waterfront in Washington DC, with an outdoor jazz festival crowd gathered under string lights, the Potomac River reflecting sunset colors, and the Washington Monument on the skyline

Weekend Guide September 2, 2026

What To Do This Weekend in the DMV

Things to do this weekend in DC: Afro Plus Fest at Landover, DC JazzFest at The Wharf, the free DC State Fair, NSO at Wolf Trap, farmers markets, and more September 4-6.

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INDYCAR race car speeding past the Washington Monument on Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington DC during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, with the US Capitol in the distance and crowds cheering under a blue sky

Weekend Guide August 19, 2026

What To Do This Weekend in the DMV

Things to do this weekend in DC: Freedom 250 Grand Prix INDYCAR race on the National Mall, Ella Mai at The Anthem, Josh Groban at Wolf Trap, Masego, and more August 21-23.

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Summer festival scene in Washington DC with diverse crowds enjoying outdoor food stalls, a live music stage, and the Washington Monument visible in the background under a bright blue sky

Weekend Guide August 12, 2026

What To Do This Weekend in the DMV

Things to do this weekend in DC: Panda Fest DC, Arlington County Fair 50th Anniversary, Kesha at Jiffy Lube Live, Tim McGraw, Howard Jones at The Anthem, and more August 14-16.

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Washington DC skyline at golden hour from the Potomac River waterfront at The Wharf, with the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and outdoor waterfront dining patios visible

Weekend Guide August 5, 2026

What To Do This Weekend in the DMV

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Washington DC skyline at golden hour from the Potomac River, with the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial visible

Weekend Guide July 29, 2026

What To Do This Weekend in the DMV

Things to do this weekend in DC: Otakon, Metric at The Anthem, Chance the Rapper at Wolf Trap, tennis tournament, farmers markets, and more July 31-August 2.

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