Welcome to
Downtown DC
Find what thrills you
Things To Do
Saturdays in July
Fitness at Franklin
Heat up your routine with open-air fitness classes all summer long — recharge, reset, and move with the energy of Downtown DC.
Get Moving
July 20 - 25
2026 Girl Scouts Festival at Franklin Park
Six days of summer adventure, creativity, and community awaits!
Scout It Out
July 25 | 3PM - 8PM
Ringside at Anthem Row
Catch high-flying action taking over Anthem Row.
Be Thrilled
On Display
Prism 250
Experience a dazzling tribute where color, community, and celebration come together.
Look Up
Plan Your Visit
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.