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Fall in Downtown DC

Your Downtown Autumn Awaits

Golden leaves are just the beginning. Find seasonal bites, cultural gems, exciting events, and more ways to enjoy the season Downtown.

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Thursday Night Out

Thursday Night Out at Chinatown Park
The street-level view of a MANGO clothing store in a red brick building. The storefront features large windows displaying mannequins dressed in apparel, flanking a central glass double-door entrance. The second floor has large, multi-paned windows, and the building's facade is framed by a couple of bare-limbed trees.

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A close-up segment of a map, overlaid with a translucent pink/red color filter. The map shows the grid layout of city blocks in a downtown area. Key streets and points of interest are labeled in a small, dark text, including "NEW YORK AVE," "The Park at CityCenter," "Chinatown Park," "Pershing," and "Judiciary" (likely naming squares or metro stops). The details of the buildings and smaller streets are visible underneath the overlay.
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Things To Do

2026-capital-book-fest
October 15 | 10AM - 5PM

2026 Capital Book Fest

From beloved classics to unexpected finds, your next great read is waiting at Capital Book Fest.

Go Book Hunting
The Carpenters Songbook
October 17 | Starting at 7:30 PM

The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration

Take a trip down memory lane with the music, stories, and unmistakable sound of The Carpenters.

Relive the Music
Planet Word’s 6th Anniversary Community Day
October 18 | 12PM - 4PM

Planet Word’s 6th Anniversary Community Day

From word games to museum secrets, celebrate six years of exploring language in unexpected ways with Planet Word Museum.

Come Explore
Come From Away 2026
September 10 - October 25

Come From Away

Discover the true story of the small Canadian town that turned strangers into neighbors in a time of darkness.

See It Live
Frankenstein's Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab
September 24 - October 31

Frankenstein’s Mad Scientist Cocktail Lab

Step into the lab, stir up the spooky formulas, and see what king of monster you become!

Mix It Up
Prism 250
On Display

Prism 250

Experience a dazzling tribute where color, community, and celebration come together.

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About the BID

Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of the most important cities in the world.

Here, locals and visitors find the most thrilling experiences of DC in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education, and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history—adding up to a bright future.

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