A Night at the Museum: Celebrating 59. years of ACM

Thu · Sep 17·Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Floor 1, Ronald Reagan Bldg and International Trade Center, Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004

Join Woodrow Wilson Plaza for the 2026 Capital Book Fest - the city's beloved pop-up book sale on the third Thursday of each month.

Thu · Sep 17·7 PM – 10 PM·Anacostia Community Museum · Washington

A Night at the Museum will be a night of history, heritage and community. On Thursday, September 17th, this after- hours celebration will be filled with live music by Marcus Mitchell and band, food, beverages and unique experiences designed to honor our shared stories while creating new memories together. Guests can vi…

Thu · Sep 17·Between H & I Street NW, 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20420

Take a midday break from your desk and grab fresh and delicious meals at FRESHFARM by the White House farmer's market.

Sat · Sep 19·11 AM – 4 PM·National Museum of Asian Art, Plaza, Asian Art Museum · Washington

Celebrate Chuseok , Korea’s beloved harvest festival, with the museum! Learn about both past and current traditions of one of the biggest holidays in Korea. Enjoy delicious food, a curated art and vendor market, family activities, and dynamic performances, including a special performance by Insun Park & Generals! This…

Wed · Sep 16·Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004

Capital Harvest on the Plaza 2026

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 2 PM·Alethia Tanner Dog Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Washington, DC 20002

Annual community bike festival featuring neighborhood rides, a kids bike parade, free tune‑ups, library storytime, raffle prizes, and more. The event runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Thu · Sep 3·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Air and Space Museum · Washington

Join us for a story by Frank Asch about our sun and learn about the many ways our sun helps life on our planet Earth. Then make a sun puppet that you can play with in the sun or with a flashlight. Takes place each at the National Air and Space Museum in DC each Thursday at 11 am. No event reservations, but remember to…

Thu · Sep 3·11:30 AM – 12:15 PM·Starts at the Information Desk in the Historic Lobby, Postal Museum · Washington

Look for our friendly volunteer at the Information Desk for a 45 minute tour of the highlights of the museum.

Thu · Sep 3·12 PM – 1 PM·Meet at Information Desk, Asian Art Museum · Washington

As the seasons change, enjoy a free, hour-long guided tour of the museum’s renowned collection of Japanese art. Experience a variety of artworks, including paintings, prints, screens, ceramics, metalwork, and more. Trees, Master of I-nen Seal (1600–1630), Japan, mid-17th century, ink, color, and gold on paper, National…