HSA Outdoor Holi
Celebrate Holi with GWU HSA at Square 80 on March 21 from 2–4 pm. Enjoy color throws, music, and cultural festivities with fellow students and community members. RSVP via Engage or Eventbrite for this lively, family-friendly campus celebration of color, unity, and tradition.
Opening Ceremony
Kick off the National Cherry Blossom Festival with an Opening Ceremony at DAR Constitution Hall. The program features performances celebrating U.S.-Japan friendship and the arrival of spring in Washington, DC.
Rang & Rhythm - Spring 2026
GW Desis hosts Rang & Rhythm - Spring 2026 Holi at Potomac Square. Celebrate spring with colors, high-energy Bollywood and Indian music, and campus-friendly bites. A festive, inclusive gathering for unity, joy, and new beginnings on GW's campus.
Blossom Kite Festival
Celebrate spring at the Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall with colorful kites, live music, and family-friendly fun near the Washington Monument Grounds. A beloved DC tradition, this outdoor festival invites spectators to enjoy aerial displays and festive entertainment under the cherry blossoms.
DC Beer Fest
DC Beer Fest returns to Nationals Park for a beer-filled day with 80+ breweries, about 200 beers, and food trucks across the ballpark. Enjoy live bands and dueling pianos as you explore new brews in an outdoor stadium setting.
Spring Sake Festival
Join the fourth-annual Spring Sake Festival at the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill for an evening of sake tastings and Japanese culture. Enjoy Hanami-inspired ambiance as you sample regional sakes, nosh on accompanying bites, and learn from brewers in a polished Capitol Hill setting.
Around the World Embassy Tour
Experience global culture at the Around the World Embassy Tour in Washington, DC. Non-EU embassies open their doors for a day of food, art, dance, fashion, music and innovations. Expect family-friendly activities like animal petting and interactive booths as you travel the world without leaving the capital.
ASAS DC Field Day Fundraiser 2026
ASAS DC presents the Field Day Fundraiser at Atlas Brew Works in DC, pairing a lively outdoor brewery setting with charity activities and games. Attendees can enjoy community-driven fundraising, good beer, and social competition supporting local initiatives.
Passport DC 2026 - May cultural festival
Passport DC 2026 is a month-long festival celebrating Washington, DC’s vibrant international diplomacy scene and global cultures. The city-wide program gathers embassies, venues, and cultural partners for a diverse exploration of world arts, cuisine, and performances across May.
Let’s Go! Music Festival 2026
Let’s Go! Music Festival 2026 lights up the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds starting at 3:00 PM. This outdoor, day-long festival features multiple stages of live music, family-friendly activities, and a lineup of diverse genres with food trucks and vendors rounding out the experience.
National Gallery Block Party
Join the National Gallery Block Party for a vibrant street celebration outside the museum. Expect live performances, pop-up art installations, food stalls, and activities for all ages as locals and visitors mingle in a casual, community-driven festival atmosphere.
Seventh Stanine Festival
Seventh Stanine Festival brings a plural sonic and visual program to Rhizome DC, weaving live performances, installations, and interactive works into a compact cultural setting. This Washington, D.C. event promises an intimate, artsy night of exploration and discovery, with diverse artists and a dynamic, immersive atmosphere.
Capital Pride Parade
Join the Capital Pride Parade as it weaves through Shaw, Logan Circle, Downtown, and Penn Quarter in Washington, DC. An outdoor celebration with colorful floats, community groups, and performances that showcase LGBTQ+ pride along a lively city route.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: National Heritage Fellows Program
A section of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival highlighting the National Heritage Fellows Program, presenting master folk artists as part of a year-round celebration of American heritage. An outdoor, family-friendly cultural festival on the Smithsonian grounds in Washington, D.C., with performances and demonstrations by leading folk-art practitioners. Free admission.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Carriers of Culture: Living Native Basket Traditions
Smithsonian Folklife Festival presents Carriers of Culture: Living Native Basket Traditions, a celebration of Indigenous weaving. Master artisans demonstrate traditional techniques, share stories behind each design, and illuminate the cultural significance of baskets in a vibrant, outdoor festival setting on the National Mall.
Black Urban Expressive Culture from Philadelphia
Delve into Black urban expressive culture from Philadelphia at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. This outdoor, culturally rich program on the National Mall offers live performances, demonstrations, and stories that celebrate Philadelphia’s Black communities, weaving music, dance, and heritage into a unique Smithsonian experience.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Forest Service, Culture, and Community
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival session explores Forest Service culture and community with live demonstrations, exhibits, and programs on heritage, stewardship, and local traditions. This outdoor, family-friendly event on the National Mall offers insights into cultural practices, storytelling, and community collaboration celebrating America's public lands.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: African Diaspora Street Culture
Experience the Smithsonian Folklife Festival's African Diaspora Street Culture, a free outdoor showcase on the National Mall featuring street traditions from the African diaspora, live performances, crafts, and cultural demonstrations. A family-friendly celebration of music, dance, storytelling, and community across the Smithsonian festival grounds.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Arts Endowment Folk Arts Program
Experience the Arts Endowment Folk Arts Program as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The program features traditional crafts, live demonstrations, and performances by folk artists from diverse communities, celebrating living cultural heritage at the Smithsonian's iconic festival setting.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Land in Native American Cultures
Explore Native American perspectives on land through performances, storytelling, and craft demonstrations at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. This cultural showcase spotlights Indigenous arts and daily life on the National Mall, offering live music, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits in a free, family-friendly setting.
Old Ways in the New World (1976) – Smithsonian Folklife Festival
A retrospective segment of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival revisiting the 1976 program 'Old Ways in the New World.' This outdoor showcase highlights traditional arts, music, and crafts from across the Americas, presented on the Smithsonian stage to spark cross-cultural understanding.
Roots of Virginia Culture: The Past is Present
Explore Virginia’s cultural roots at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s Roots of Virginia Culture: The Past is Present. This outdoor festival on the National Mall features live performances, crafts, and storytelling that bring history to life for visitors of all ages.
Creativity and Resistance: Maroon Culture in the Americas
A Smithsonian Folklife Festival feature exploring Maroon communities across the Americas, showing how creativity acts as resistance and cultural identity. The program highlights histories, performances, and crafts that shaped diaspora networks, with scholars sharing insights and live demonstrations.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Tibetan Culture Beyond the Land of Snows
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival spotlights Tibetan culture beyond the land of snows, with performances, demonstrations, and exhibitions that reveal daily life, arts, and traditions. This outdoor, family-friendly program at the Smithsonian site invites visitors to explore Tibetan heritage within a global festival setting.
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