Weekend Things To Do in Downtown DC
Need some weekend inspiration? We’ve got you covered. Explore festivals, live music, museums, great food, and more across Downtown DC’s 140 walkable blocks.
📆 Week: July 24 – July 26, 2026
Friday | July 24, 2026
Friday Night Happy Hour at Museum of Illusions
Where happy hour meets mind-bending fun
Mingle & Marvel
Rumpus Room Kids Dance Floor
Bring your family for a full-on dance party with DJ Stereo Faith.
Ready to Rumpus
Outdoor Dining Patios
From sidewalk cafés to colorful patios, your table awaits.
Browse the RestaurantsSaturday | July 25, 2026
Scout Out #5WomenArtists
Celebrate creativity, courage, and leadership through art—with a special Girl Scouts twist.
Hear the Stories
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
Ringside at Anthem Row
Catch high-flying action taking over Anthem Row.
Be ThrilledSunday | July 26, 2026
Between the Lines at Planet Word Museum
An afternoon of storytelling, art, and conversation.
Be in the Room
Washington DC Christmas in July Bar Crawl 2026
Santa hats, cocktails, and a midsummer celebration.
Crawl Downtown
Arlo Hotel Washington DC
Stay the weekend, or just stop by for rooftop cocktails.
Visit ArloOther Things To Do this Weekend
