Aug
8
Sun
Drag Queen Storytime @ Unity Park
Aug 8 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Drag Queen Storytime in Adams Morgan is free and open to children of all ages (and perfect for the entire family!). The goal of Drag Queen Storytime is to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Join in Unity Park on the following dates (separate RSVPs required for each event):

  • Sunday, June 13 at 11am with Katie Magician
  • Sunday, July 11 at 11am with Katie Magician
  • Sunday, August 8 at 11am with Venus
  • Sunday, September 12 at 11am with Venus

This event is hosted in partnership with the Adams Morgan Partnership BID, The Line Hotel, and DC Public Library. The DC Public Library will be in attendance with their famous ‘Library on the Go-Go Book Bike’ – a library pop-up on wheels. The bike unfolds into shelves so community members can browse a small collection on the go, check out or return books, and get more information about library resources.

Please be sure to bring a blanket to sit on or a small lawn chair. Drag Queen Storytime is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Please check your email and our social media accounts for announcements the day of the event.

Sep
12
Sun
Drag Queen Storytime @ Unity Park
Sep 12 @ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Drag Queen Storytime in Adams Morgan is free and open to children of all ages (and perfect for the entire family!). The goal of Drag Queen Storytime is to inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others. Join in Unity Park on the following dates (separate RSVPs required for each event):

  • Sunday, June 13 at 11am with Katie Magician
  • Sunday, July 11 at 11am with Katie Magician
  • Sunday, August 8 at 11am with Venus
  • Sunday, September 12 at 11am with Venus

This event is hosted in partnership with the Adams Morgan Partnership BID, The Line Hotel, and DC Public Library. The DC Public Library will be in attendance with their famous ‘Library on the Go-Go Book Bike’ – a library pop-up on wheels. The bike unfolds into shelves so community members can browse a small collection on the go, check out or return books, and get more information about library resources.

Please be sure to bring a blanket to sit on or a small lawn chair. Drag Queen Storytime is weather-dependent and may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Please check your email and our social media accounts for announcements the day of the event.

Sep
25
Sat
BORO Fall Fest @ The Boro Park
Sep 25 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

It’s hard to believe that falling leaves and pumpkin spice lattes are almost here, but The Boro in Northern Virginia is helping the community get in the seasonal spirit! For the first time ever, The Boro is hosting Fall Fest, an apple-picking inspired celebration perfect for the whole family.

Fall Fest will include an exciting array of apple-filled activities including seasonal drinks available at The Sandlot Tysons, crafts for kids, doughnut decorating, a large scavenger hunt, a hayride-themed photo booth, live DJ, free giveaways and more!

Don’t miss the debut of the seasonal festivities and the chance to win some exciting giveaways! Fall Fest is free to attend with a reservation that can be made here. Additional details can be found below and at theborotysons.com/whats-on and on The Boro’s social channels. Stay tuned for even more seasonal fun at The Boro!

 

WHERE/WHEN:

  • Saturday, September 25 | 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • The Boro Park | 8350 Broad St, Tysons, VA 22102

  • Get tickets here

Oct
2
Sat
Oktoberfest at The Boro @ The Boro Park
Oct 2 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Break out your lederhosen and dirndls and head to The Boro to celebrate Oktoberfest featuring a Battle of the Polka Bands! This unique, family-friendly fete will feature a battle of the bands-style competition where traditional and modern polka bands will go head to head to be crowned the fan favorite!

On Saturday, October 2, The Boro will feature the sights and sounds of a true Oktoberfest with themed decorations, crafts, and fitting drinks from the Sandlot Tysons. Guests of all ages are invited to take part in the themed activities including photo booths, craft stations, and a variety of outdoor games located all around the park. And don’t miss out on the exciting free giveaways like Oktoberfest-themed beer mugs, inflatable pretzels, party buttons, and more!

The event is free to attend but registration is required. For more details about this event and to learn about other fun happenings at The Boro this season, head to The Boro’s website theborotysons.com/whats-on.

 

WHERE/WHEN:

  • The Boro Park | 8350 Broad St, Tysons, VA 22102

  • Saturday, October 2 | 1pm – 5pm

  • Registration is available here

Oct
6
Wed
Flower Arranging and Screen Printing at The Vale @ The Vale
Oct 6 @ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHAT: Just a few weeks after opening its doors, The Vale is welcoming the community for an artful open house event! Join The Vale team for an evening of art demos with a live screen printing, picnic-inspired spreads, and hand tied flower bouquet arranging to welcome the cooler temps and The Parks’ newest residential offering.

Situated in the historic and protected 66-acre green space of The Parks at Walter Reed, The Vale ivites guests to an open house where they will be able to experience the vibrant community for themselves! Residents of The Vale have access to luxury amenities within the building including a resort-style saltwater pool and cabanas, innovative coworking space, state-of-the-art fitness center, tranquil yoga studio, social clubroom, and more; as well as amenities outside of the building like the curated art park, dog park, popular retailers, and dozens of neighborhood events.

WHERE/WHEN:

  • Wednesday, October 6 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

  • The Vale | 6800 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC 20012

  • Get tickets here

Oct
8
Fri
Back to the YARDS Party @ Yards Park DC
Oct 8 @ 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Back to school season is finally here, that’s why The Yards, DC’s most exciting waterfront neighborhood for living, dining, shopping, and relaxing, is bringing back their fan-favorite event, Back To The Yards! Join your friends, family, and community for a back-to-school retro neon dance party in Yards Park on Friday, October 8.

Jam out to a playlist of 80’s chart-toppers and take part in family-friendly activities like learning groovy dance moves with breakdancers, creating custom slap bracelets, a Rubik’s Cube competition, and more! Don’t miss out on the giant interactive LED piano and exciting giveaways!

Registration is required and can be made here. Admission is free and kids of all ages are welcome to attend. Be sure to don your best throwback attire and get ready to boogie!

For more information on Back To The Yards and other upcoming Yards events, head to theyardsdc.com.

 

WHEN/WHERE:

  • Friday, October 8th | 5:30 – 8:30 PM

  • Yards Sun Deck | 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003

  • Event registration available here

Oct
16
Sat
Atlas Brew Works Celebrates 8 Years @ Atlas Ivy City
Oct 16 @ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Join the Atlas Brew Works team as they celebrate eight years at the Ivy City Brewery & Tap Room location (2052 West Virginia Ave NE) on Saturday, October 16, with plenty of games, live DJ, and local food offerings. Guests are required to show proof of COVID vaccination or negative test within 72 hours to attend.

From 1pm to 5pm, enjoy music from a live DJ, activities like throwing pies at Atlas team members, and offerings from the award-winning Andy’s Pizza and JarabeDC beer float pairings with Atlas’ 202, Mayor for Life, Silent Neighbor and Blood Orange Gose. Event tickets are available on Eventbrite for $15, which gets guests their first beer plus a donation to Living Classrooms.

Atlas Brew Works is excited to release its special eighth anniversary beer at the party, Mayor for Life. The beer has a noticeable puckering sourness balanced with a tart, earthy sweetness. Starting with a blend of three different barrel-aged beers, the team added 400lbs of marionberries, giving the beer it’s fuchsia color and distinct blackberry sweetness. To make up for the lost year of 2020, the Atlas team will also unveil its limited edition seventh anniversary DIPA, available on draft while supplies last. During the party, guests can also enjoy kegs of Batch 500 and Dave Trippelle, Atlas’ fifth and sixth anniversary beers.

Oct
17
Sun
Van Metre Cornhole Challenge @ Lost Rhino Brewing Company
Oct 17 @ 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

10th Anniversary of The Van Metre Cornhole Challenge at Lost Rhino Brewing company, with proceeds being donated to local nonprofits. The fundraiser is open to the public, teams can register to play and raise funds at: mightycause.com/event/2021vmcornholechallenge

WHO: Van Metre Companies Foundation, will host the event at Lost Rhino Brewing Company, a craft beer destination in Ashburn, VA to raise money for The Children’s Science Center, HomeAid Northern Virginia and Stillbrave Childhood Cancer Foundation.

WHERE: 21730 Red Rum Drive, Suite #142, Ashburn, VA 20147

WHEN: Sunday, October 17, 2021 from 12 pm – 4 pm

WHY: The Cornhole Challenge has raised more than $500,000 for local non-profits doing great work in our community. That commitment to the communities where they live and work is an essential part of what makes Van Metre who they are. That’s why this year’s Cornhole Challenge focuses on non-profit initiatives helping to educate young minds, shelter the homeless, and care for the needs of children in our community.

 

ABOUT THE GAME:

It is recommended that each competing team raises at least $300. The format of the tournament—King’s Court—encourages the highest levels of fundraising. The more money a team raises, the closer their starting place to the King’s Court and the higher their chances of winning the tournament.

Oct
22
Fri
Howl-O-Ween @ Gateway Interim Dog Park
Oct 22 @ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

 The Rosslyn BID and the Rosslyn Dog Owners Group (R-DOGS) are teaming up for a Halloween themed celebration of Rosslyn’s new Interim Dog Park at Gateway Park West! Rosslyn’s pet community is invited to enjoy local pet-themed vendors, speakers, a social media dog costume contest and giveaways. Then, head over to the other side of the park (Gateway Park East) to enjoy the final Rosslyn Cinema of the season, that same day!

  • Gateway Interim Dog Park | 1300 Lee Hwy, Arlington, VA 22209

  • October 22 | 3pm – 7pm

  • After the event, all guests (humans & dogs) are encouraged to walk over to Gateway Park East to enjoy onsite food and drinks beginning at 5 p.m. for Rosslyn Cinema.

  • More info: Rosslynva.org/howloween

Oct
23
Sat
Spooky Pooch Howl-o-Ween Celebration @ Hillwood Museum
Oct 23 @ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Spooky Pooch Howl-o-Ween Celebration
Saturday, October 23, 2021, 3-5 p.m.

Hightail it to Hillwood with your four-legged friend for some Halloween fun! Explore the gardens and participate in the annual costume competition.

www.HillwoodMuseum.org 

4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008