From getting fit and playing with puppies to catching your favorite flick at the park, there are tons of free things to do in DC this summer.
Craft Night at Shop Made in DC
July 19, 5:00 PM — 7:00 PM
Shop Made In DC
Get your DIY on with delicious Made in DC cocktails and snacks available for purchase, and seize the opportunity to meet people and make new friends.
Free Art Tour
July 20, 6:15 PM — 7:45 PM
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Come see the best kept secret in the nation’s capital, and the best part is, it’s free. Tour the state-of-the-art Convention Center and view one of the largest public art collections in DC.
Hamilton Dance Party at Kingbird
Jul 20, 9:30 PM — Jul 21, 12:00 AM
The Watergate Hotel
Celebrate Hamilton coming to the Kennedy Center with a dance party for theatre goers and Hamilton fans alike. Sip on Hamilton-themed cocktails, enjoy delicious desserts, and dance the night away.
Fiesta Asia Street Fair
July 21, 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Pennsylvania Ave NW between 3rd & 6th Streets
The Fiesta Asia Street Fair features over 1,000 performers on five stages representing more than 20 cultures, with live performances by musicians, vocalists, dancers, and martial artists.
An Evening with the Animal Legal Defense Fund
July 21, 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Morrison House Hotel, Watermark Ballroom
Guests will enjoy delicious drinks, appetizers, and music while mingling with fellow animal lovers and learning about the important work that the Animal Legal Defense Fund is doing to protect animals.
Bootcamp, Bend, and Beer
July 22, 11:00 AM — 12:00 PM
DC Brau
Sweat it out with Fitbit Local, a series of free monthly workouts led by fitness leaders from the DC community. Kick off Sunday Funday the right way with a bodyweight bootcamp and yoga flow.
Cybertacos
July 24, 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
MXDC Cocina Mexicana | By Chef Todd English
Join for networking, food, and drinks and mingle with members of the local cybersecurity and broader IT community. Talk shop and make some great new connections while you’re at it.
Casolare Brunch Tasting & Deck Party
July 28, 1:00 PM — 11:30 PM
Casolare Ristorante + Bar
Get in on this special (and free!) brunch tasting complete with bagels, pastries, and cookies. Once you’re good and stuffed, hit The Deck for snow-cones, music, and games all afternoon.
Yoga in the Yard
August 04, 8:00 AM — 9:00 AM
The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection
Hosted by Refresh Yoga Center, this courtyard yoga class is sure to start your weekend off the right way. After you flow, stop by Jackson 20 for a yummy brunch and Alexandria’s best mimosas.
DogMa Yappy Hour
August 10, 7:00 PM — 8:00 PM
DogMa Daycare & Boarding for Dogs
Come visit DogMa’s impressive indoor/outdoor doggy daycare, stay and have a drink or two on the house, and bring your pup to play, swim, and munch on complimentary treats.
Green Drinks DC Rooftop Happy Hour
August 14, 6:00 PM — 8:00 PM
Up Top Acres
Take in the spectacular views from the rooftop, have a drink, and meet fellow environmental enthusiasts to find out how you can help Mother Earth from right here in DC.
Movie Nights in Chinatown Park
August 15, 8:00 PM — 10:30 PM
Chinatown Park (5th and I Street NW)
As soon as the sun goes down, the fun begins at Chinatown Park with a free screening of Life of Pi. Grab some popcorn and a popsicle on the house, and settle in on a blanket for the show.
Afro Soca Love: DC Pop Up Shop
August 18, 11:00 AM — 7:00 PM
Bar7 MVP Sports Lounge
Afro Soca Love Marketplace is where the love of shopping, community, and the arts merge. Wine, dine, and shop with local and global vendors of Africa.
Washington DC 2018 Career Fair
August 23, 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM
Renaissance Hotel
Looking for a new job? Meet employers hiring for open positions just around the corner, and network with others in your field. Practice that strong handshake and find the career of your dreams.
