Things to do in Washington, D.C. this weekend
Explore the best events and things to do in Washington, D.C., from parties and live shows to pop-ups, community events, and more.Updated September 23, 2026
Mosaic Fall Fest
Sun at 11am · Fairfax
Mosaic District turns into an outdoor festival with 90+ handmade and vintage vendors, live music both days, and family activities throughout
Great for wandering, browsing, and catching a set or two!RSVP Here
Lost City Books Sidewalk Sale
Sat at 4pm · Washington
Lost City Books is spilling out onto the sidewalk for a day of dirt-cheap deals ($2 paperbacks, $3 hardcovers, $5 coffee table books) 📚
Cash or card works, just bring your own bagRSVP Here
Vintage in The City Pop Up
Sat at 10am · Washington
Vintage in the City pop up is back and bigger than ever! 👛
Our last pop up almost sold out, so we’re coming back to Georgetown with 200 vintage designer bags, shoes, and accessories from the 90s and 2000s.
Think leather Manolos, suede Fendi baguettes, and dainty Gucci watches straight out of Carrie Bradshaws closet.
We'll also have some free goodies (while supplies last) like our Vintage Angels iced coffee, TVA tote bags, and our iconic it-girl matches.
Don't be late for the date! 💌RSVP Here
Makers & Plants Market
Sun at 10am · Silver Spring
The Makers & Plants Market returns to the lawn with 40+ local vendors and a plant sal
Free to attend, pets and friends welcome. Grab a vendor card to shop the map and score a discount on plants at checkoutRSVP Here
Clothing Swap!!
Sun at 2pm · Baltimore
We’re hosting a good ole fashioned clothing swap👗👚👖
Bring your clean clothes, and come home with someone else’s!
Please be prepared to separate your own clothing (bonus points if you bring hangers👀👀). Then, stay awhile to browse and get to know your neighbors!
We’ll have hotdogs, lemonade, and margaritas available for purchase. Feel free to BYO food to grill and beverages to drink.
We plan to donate any clothing that doesn’t find a new closet. If you have recommendations or want to assist with this process, please reach out!RSVP Here
Girls Who Mahjong 101 🀄
Sun at 2pm · Washington
A beginner-friendly mahjong lesson from Girls Who Mahjong, hosted at Relume in Eastern Market!
No experience needed, just come learn the tiles, the rules, and get hooked on your new favorite hangout game!RSVP Here
Pumpkin ‘n Friends Fall Festival
Sat at 2pm · Falls Church
Founders Row is transforming into a fall wonderland for Pumpkin 'n Friends!
There will be live music, pumpkin painting, a petting zoo, carnival games, and plenty of food and drinks, the perfect Saturday afternoon spent soaking up the season with good companyRSVP Here
Dare to, Dear: Monthly Letter Exchange 📮
Sun at 5:30pm · Washington
WELCOME TO DARE TO, DEAR! 🖋️ ROUND 2
Dare to, Dear is a monthly letter anonymous exchange where strangers dare to connect through handwritten notes and conversation around one provocative theme. Each month, we'll explore a theme worth unpacking, write to a stranger, create a collective letter from the ideas that emerge, and receive a stranger’s words in return ✨
PS: The revolution will be handwritten! 📝RSVP Here
Occoquan's Autumn Extravaganza
Sat at 5pm · 314 Mill St, Occoquan Historic District, VA 22125
Occoquan's Fall Arts & Crafts Show brings hundreds of artisans, live demos, and a brand-new Art Park for immersive creative experiences
Grab a local brew at the Mill Street Beer Garden with live music both afternoons, and hang out in Imagination Alley for crafts and performances all weekendRSVP Here
Hyattsville Porchfest
Sun at 2pm · Hyattsville
The biggest, baddest Porchfest in the DMV is back! We’ve got five talented bands lined up for an eclectic afternoon of music on the big purple porch.
2:00 - Dan Grady · indie folk
2:30 - Half Step Down · Warped Tour covers
3:25 - Ayesha Naveed · narrative-driven fusion pop
4:20 - Clarissa Explains the Grunge · 90s-00s grunge covers
5:15 - dent · indie post-punk
Bring a chair and your favorite beverage, and get ready for an afternoon full of amazing music!
*Schedule subject to change!RSVP Here
CHH Presents: Songwriter Showcase: The Replay!
Sat at 7pm · Washington
What goes around comes around! We were so devastated to cancel our June show due to rain, but we figured with the summer winding down it’s finally time for a replay!
Join us under the string lights at Cap Hill House to hear the musings of Dylan Rockwell, Hannah Galloway, and Uncle (feat. Dani Z and Andy Valenti)!
Bring a chair/blanket, your favorite people, and settle in for stories told through tunes! Doors at 6:30, music at 7:00.
Suggested donation is $15 to go directly to the artists!RSVP Here
Run & Social wtih Slow Girls Run Club
Sun at 8:30am · Washington
Slow Girls Run Club DC is turning three! Celebrate with a 3-mile run and social at Lululemon Georgetown, light breakfast and coffee provided
Space is limited, so RSVP through the link attached!RSVP Here
Market With Friends Goodie Swap
Sun at 2pm · Baltimore
💛READ ALL OF THE DESCRIPTION PLEASE 💛
Come swap goodies & make some new friends with Be More Mango! 🥭
Bring a few thoughtfully packed goodies like trinkets, handmade art, baked goods, crafts, accessories, little treasures, or whatever you’d love to share!
$10 suggested donation to help support Be More Mango events & supplies Please write “goodie swap” in the payment notes. 💚
Everything will be displayed together before the swap begins, then we’ll shop the table(s) and pick out our favorites. ✨
Please make your goodies feel special! Ribbons, stickers, flowers, jars, cute bags, tags, thoughtful notes & creative packaging are encouraged. Search “Sunday swap” on Pinterest for examples!
‼️PLEASE READ GUIDELINES BELOW‼️RSVP Here
Makers + Plants Market
Sun at 10am · Silver Spring
Mark your calendars, plant people — Makers Sunday is back! Grab your friends (and yes, your dog) and come wander through 40 local vendor booths in the sunshine. It's giving flea market meets garden party, and we are so here for it. 🌿
Details:
• 🌱 Plant sale — details TBA
• 🐾 Pet & family friendly, free to show up — bring a friend!
• 🗺️ Vendor passport: visit select vendors on the map, then bring your card to our checkout for a discount on plantsRSVP Here
Bellani x Dog Daze Launch Party
Sun at 10am · Washington
Bellani 2.0 is officially off-leash... 🐾
Join Bellani Pets and our host, Dog Daze, for a community launch party featuring live watercolor pet portraits, a matcha + coffee bar, pet macarons, and our new packaging reveal. A full food and drink menu will also be available for both humans and dogs—because everyone deserves a little treat.
Special vendor lineup dropping soon.
📅 Sunday, September 27 | 10 AM–2 PM
📍 Dog Daze Social Club
🎟️ Free and open to Dog Daze members and the public—RSVP for all humans and dogs.RSVP Here
DRIP CA PHE POP-UP
Sat at 10am · Annandale
Curated by Sam & Claire / deadthreads will be hosting a mini vintage flea. Come stock your closet for FW26!
Nolliebites is a Vietnamese freeze-dried snack brand; our product menu will consist of protein yogurts, rice krispies, and chia seed pudding all freeze-dried!RSVP Here