Looking for fun weekend plans in Washington, D.C.? Here are some exciting local events happening across the city — from live jazz and comedy to neighborhood music festivals and creative experiences.
And if you’re visiting D.C. for the first time, don’t forget to see the monuments! One of the easiest ways to explore the city without walking miles is with Hello DC Tours, a small-group guided sightseeing tour by electric cart. Great for couples, families, and especially visitors who want to see more and walk less.
✨ Choose your experience:
🚗 Vintage-Style Cart Tour
🚙 Extra Leg Room Electric Cart Tour
🔗 Website: https://hellodctours.com/
🌼 Bouquet Crafting & Floral Design Workshop
📍 Edgewood Community Farm — 2304 2nd St. NE
🕠 Sunday | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎟️ $20 Admission
🔗 https://edgewoodcommunityfarm.org/
Spend your Sunday evening creating your own fresh flower arrangement in a peaceful outdoor setting. Guests will learn bouquet-making techniques and take home beautiful seasonal flowers.
🎶 Petworth Porchfest
📍 Petworth Neighborhood, Washington, DC
🕑 Saturday | 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Free Event
🔗 https://petworthporchfest.org/
One of D.C.’s favorite neighborhood music events returns this weekend. Wander through neighborhood streets while local bands and artists perform live music from porches and outdoor spaces.
🎤 Free Comedy Night at the Kennedy Center
📍 Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center — 2700 F St. NW
🕕 Saturday | 6:00 PM
🎟️ Free Entry
🔗 https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/millennium-stage/
Enjoy a fun Saturday night with stand-up comedy, improv performances, and comedy sketches at the Kennedy Center.
🎷 Jazz In The Heights
📍 Sycamore & Oak — 1110 Oak Dr. SE, Suite 9
🕛 Sunday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ $8 Admission
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.com/
Love live jazz? Spend the afternoon listening to talented local musicians while enjoying one of Southeast D.C.’s neighborhood music events.
👟 New Balance Appreciation Day 2026
📍 Metrobar — 640 Rhode Island Ave. NE
🕒 Saturday | 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Free Event
🔗 https://www.metrobardc.com/
Sneaker lovers should check out this fun event celebrating New Balance culture with music, food vendors, giveaways, and sneaker displays.
🎨 Art Conversation at The Kreeger Museum
📍 The Kreeger Museum — 2401 Foxhall Rd. NW
🕒 Saturday | 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Free for Members & Under 18 | $15 General Admission
🔗 https://www.kreegermuseum.org/
Visit the museum and hear directly from artist Imar Lyman while exploring a creative exhibition featuring paintings and mixed-media artwork.
🎬 Classic Film Screening: Shanghai Express
📍 Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library — 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW
🕐 Sunday | 1:15 PM – 2:45 PM
🎟️ Free Event
🔗 https://dclibrary.org/
Enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon with a classic movie screening — a great option for movie lovers and history fans.
🚗 Bonus Local Tip: See DC Without the Long Walks
If you’re planning to explore the monuments this weekend, consider booking a sightseeing tour with Hello DC Tours. Their small-group electric cart tours stop at major highlights including the Capitol, White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and more — all in about 2 hours.
🔗 Book here: https://hellodctours.com/