Events/Things To Do

Oktoberfest is back and better than ever with a free one-day community festival in the heart of National Landing. On Saturday, October 1 from 12 to 4 PM join the National Landing BID for an afternoon of games, crisp German Lagers and a live performance… Read More

Atlas Brew Works is excited to celebrate its ninth anniversary on Saturday, October 1, at the Atlas Ivy City Brewery & Tap Room. From 1pm to 5pm, enjoy all beers for $5 all day, a variety of food trucks, live music, a special guest DJ,… Read More

Grace Kelly: Icon of Style to Royal Bride Thursday, October 6, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.) Kristina Haugland, Le Vine Associate Curator of Costume and Textiles and Supervising Curator for the Study Room at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, explores Grace Kelly’s… Read More

Celebrate Hispanic culture and community at the National Landing BID’s Sip & Salsa event on Saturday, October 8. From 12 to 4 PM, explore an array of more than 15 wines from Latin America and Spain from Gulp Hablo to Emendis Brut Rose, enjoy Mexican… Read More

Infusions at Dovetail – Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. Learn how to make your very own boozy infusion while enjoying lite bites from Dovetail’s Chef James Gee. You’ll learn about the history of spirits, and sample examples of each. You’ll also get a one-on-one… Read More

The Cultural Arts Center presents the Master Artist Series featuring a lecture/practical on October 11 th at 4pm. This event will be held in Theatre 2 from 4pm to 5:30pm. This event is located at the Cultural Arts Center. Do You Have the Write Stuff?… Read More

A celebration of culture, fashion, history, and diplomacy with a special, first-ever event featuring international fashion designers who dressed First Ladies and First Gentlemen from all over the world… Diplomacy and Fashion is putting Washington DC on the map as a First Ladies fashion hub… Read More

Christian Dior: Couture for Modern Living Thursday, October 13, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.) Dr. Alexandra Palmer, Nora E. Vaughan Senior Curator, Global Fashion & Textiles at the Royal Ontario Museum, shares the story of the House of Dior, including the astonishing success… Read More

Tickets are now on sale for the 13th Annual Events DC Embassy Chef Challenge. Similar to years past, this international culinary competition is a one-of-a-kind, uniquely-immersive experience that celebrates Washington D.C.’s diversity and works to advance cultural diplomacy. At the event, guests will be able… Read More

Events DC continues the first-ever International City Food Festival with Taste of Oktoberfest on Friday, October 14 in Franklin Park (1332 I Street NW). The iconic Oktoberfest is a world-renowned German folk festival held annually in Munich, attracting more than six million people from around… Read More

The Trust for the National Mall is pleased to invite you to attend a sunset concert on October 14, President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s birthday, at the Memorial built to honor the five-star general and his extraordinary legacy of public service. Join us Friday, October 14, between 6:00 – 7:30 pm for this special concert celebrating the 132nd… Read More

On Sunday mornings at 11am, City Ridge, a bustling new neighborhood in Northwest DC, offers complimentary yoga classes across the Great Lawn, led by instructor Alex Hoekstra. Close out your weekend with a morning stretch in the fresh autumn air! Guests are encouraged to bring… Read More

Conversation with Curators | Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior  Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.) Florence Müller, originating curator of Grace of Monaco: Princess in Dior, and Megan Martinelli, Hillwood’s associate curator of apparel, jewelry, and accessories, discuss Grace Kelly’s longstanding collaboration… Read More

Oktoberfest is back and better than ever with a free one-day community festival in the heart of National Landing. On Saturday, October 22 from 12 to 4 PM join the National Landing BID for an afternoon of games, crisp German Lagers and a live performance… Read More

Spooky Pooch Howl-o-Ween Celebration Saturday, October 22, 2022, 4-6 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

On Sunday mornings at 11am, City Ridge, a bustling new neighborhood in Northwest DC, offers complimentary yoga classes across the Great Lawn, led by instructor Alex Hoekstra. Close out your weekend with a morning stretch in the fresh autumn air! Guests are encouraged to bring… Read More

Jay Jaxon: An Unsung Couturier  Tuesday, October 25, 2022, 5:30-8 p.m. (Lecture begins at 6:30 p.m.) Darnell-Jamal Lisby, assistant curator of fashion at the Cleveland Museum of Art, highlights the creativity and legacy of Jay Jaxon, one of the first African Americans to work in Parisian… Read More

Gardener’s Focus Tour | Specialty Mums Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 2:30-3 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, 2:30-3 p.m. Join Jarett Currin, greenhouse grower, to learn how Hillwood continues the fifty-five-year tradition of propagating mums for Hillwood. www.HillwoodMuseum.org  4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown’s Canine Ambassador Georgie*, invites friends and neighbors to stop by with their canine companions for Fairmont’s 11th annual Howl-O-Ween.  The event, takes place on Thursday, October 27 in the Courtyard Bar from 6:00pm and 7:30pm. Prizes will be awarded at 7:00pm to… Read More

Join Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center for free Halloween festivities! Bring your family, friends and co-workers out to celebrate the fall season and holiday! Activities include a hay bale maze, face painting, a petting zoo, balloon twisting, “Baby… Read More

Gardener’s Focus Tour | Specialty Mums Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 2:30-3 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, 2:30-3 p.m. Join Jarett Currin, greenhouse grower, to learn how Hillwood continues the fifty-five-year tradition of propagating mums for Hillwood. www.HillwoodMuseum.org  4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008

Synetic Theater’s Vampire Ball is DC’s hottest Halloween party with everything you need for a spooktacular night! We’re talking Dracula themed cocktails, dancing, physical theater, spooky Georgian remixes, and more. The festivities start with a performance of Dracula followed by an indoor/outdoor dance party with all the food… Read More

24th Annual Nightmare On M Street Bar Crawl: 10/29 The 24th annual Nightmare on M Street brings you Dupont’s newest bars and rooftops, the best DJs, amazing drink specials, the largest costume contest, free raffles, surprise giveaways and signature party favors! See here for details… Read More

Colorectal Cancer Alliance 12th Annual Blue Hope Bash  The Washington region’s most generous allies will join together in-person for an evening in blue when the Colorectal Cancer Alliance hosts its annual Blue Hope Bash gala on Saturday, October 29. The event will be an all-out… Read More

Hi-Lawn is once again celebrating Halloween with a 90s themed party on Saturday, October 29 from 7pm to 11pm.The picturesque retro rooftop will host live music from local band Turtle Recall, a DJ pre-party, festive food and drink specials, and a costume contest with prizes. DJ Steve Lemz will kick… Read More

Alias on 14th: Night of the Living Dead Halloween Bash (10/29)! On Saturday, Oct 29th, Aliaswill transform into a full party for the living dead! The DJs will rock the house, bartenders will sling spine chilling cocktails, and the crowd will be shaking! Doors open… Read More

Close out your Hallo-weekend this year at City Ridge, a bustling new neighborhood in Northwest DC. The neighborhood invites all friends and family to its FREE Fall Festival from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 30 at the center of City Ridge at 14 Ridge Square… Read More