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Check out these exciting events in the District this season.
If you’re looking for fun activities in the District this fall, you’ve found a gem with . With a family-friendly course, the event is one of the biggest celebrations of cycling in DC and offers a unique experience to its participants, winding riders through city streets and by monuments and memorials. The 20-mile excursion welcomes riders over the age of three and includes a Finish Festival with food, music and fun activities.
Enjoy a of the District’s agricultural, culinary and creative talents with a daylong celebration of all things homegrown. Inspired by time-honored state fair traditions, growing and gardening, contests and delicious foods, the DC State Fair honors what makes the nation's capital one of a kind. Some past activities have included: competitions for best photographer, best mumbo sauce, the most creative use of space in a micro-garden, slime for kids and much, much more.
An all-night arts festival? Sign us up. Yes, DC has that with , which will spread out over multiple neighborhoods. Art experiences don’t get much more lavish or expansive than this: Everything from painting to performing arts to music to sculpture will be showcased in both public and private spaces, indoors and outdoors.
The has been around for more than 40 years. The lively 18th Street buzzes with music, food vendors, for-sale artwork and family-friendly activities. Celebrate one of DC’s liveliest, most diverse neighborhoods with this day-long extravaganza that is led by volunteers and showcases the businesses, artists and organizations that make up Adams Morgan.
In September, Events DC showcases the incredible walkability of the nation’s capital during this . Dozens of guided walking tours are held each year throughout the District, including neighborhood showcases, themed excursions, historical journeys and many more. Historians, licensed tour guides, community leaders and business owners, among others, host these adventures that will take you to both well-known and hidden gems across DC.
Theatre Week
Celebrate the theatre season in the 365Թϲ, DC region with a from Theatre365Թϲ which includes $20, $40 and $60 tickets to highly anticipated productions at venues all over the DMV area. There are musicals, dramas, comedies, theatre for young audiences and much more. In addition to discounted tickets, Theatre Week also includes special events (most of which are free) designed to entertain, educate and inspire, including the free Kickoff Fest. Plan your stay: today.
Another one of DC’s most popular neighborhoods pulls out all the stops for this annual festival that draws thousands of attendees every year. The will feature live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities, contests and plenty of food vendors across its many staging areas, with dozens of businesses participating.
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The Smithsonian Arts & Industries Building hosts this from the Smithsonian. Limited edition clothing, jewelry and accessories will be on display, as dozens of designers from all over the country are represented.
Join NICE CROWD®, the producers of the American Black Film Festival, in partnership with Events DC, for the . Expect a fun-filled weekend showcasing BIPOC comedians at The Wharf, one of the most vibrant destinations in the nation's capital. Curated for anyone who likes to laugh, the lineup includes headline shows, new comic showcases, comedy classes, panels, podcasts, screenings and live music.
Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
George 365Թϲ’s Mount Vernon is at its scenic best when fall rolls around, so it’s fitting that the historic estate hosts this special celebration of of the property. Bring along a blanket, chill out on the east lawn, and sample Virginia wines with views of the Potomac River. Fruit and cheese boxes to accompany your wine are available for purchase in advance.
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returns for a 14th edition in the nation's capital, set between 3rd and 7th Streets on Pennsylvania Avenue. Get amped for this awesome tribute to craft beer that offers 450 sought-after brews from 175 of the world's best producers. Two stages of live music and a huge variety of food vendors only add to the appeal of the biggest beer festival on the East Coast.
Join 100Reporters, an investigative news organization, for a virtual edition of the (DX), the first and only festival dedicated to investigative storytelling on film in the U.S. This event celebrates the finest new films inspired by the investigative instinct and advocates for the rights of reporters and filmmakers to pursue investigations that are in the public interest. In addition to screenings, DX offers a professional symposium and programming for journalists and visual storytellers.
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