Porchfest is Saturday, May 30th — get ready!
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Petworth Porchfest kicks off at 2pm on Saturday, May 30th with 430 bands from 31 different musical genres playing on 164 porches across greater Petworth neighborhoods.
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Check out 3 ways to find great Petworth Porchfest music on 5/30
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Petworth Porchfest 2026 will feature more than 400 bands performing on over 150 porches. That’s a lot of free music within walking distance! This year, organizers have launched three new tools to explore the neighborhood and find the musicians, genres and porch locations for all the music and bands.
Read MoreThe Parks at Walter Reed brings a full season of fitness, music, markets and community events
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The Parks at Walter Reed has announced a packed calendar of events stretching from spring through late fall ensuring the Great Lawn and plaza remain the beating heart of Uptown. The calendar mixes free fitness classes, live music, cultural programming and fan-favorite markets. All events are free (or low-cost for fitness), all-ages and welcoming to all.
Read MorePetworth Jazz is back, baby! Dates in May, July, Sept and December
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It’s been a minute! Petworth Jazz Project is back on with four upcoming shows, with the first one set for May 10th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Read MoreA fun Book Exchange & Carnevale at Hook Hall, hosted by Petworth Peanuts
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Join Petworth Peanuts for a fun book and winter carnevale at Hook Hall on February 15th from 2pm to 6pm!
Read MoreUpshur Street Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec 13! Santa, arts & crafts, artisan shopping & more!
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One of Petworth’s fun holiday events returns to this week! The Upshur Street Craft Fair is on Saturday, December 13th, 10am-4pm, bringing a full day of shopping, entertainment and family-friendly fun.
Read MoreGet spooky with the Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, Oct 26th!
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Bring the family out for a howling good time at the 5th Annual Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26th from 3pm - 7pm. It’s a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration for the entire Petworth community, hosted by Petworth Peanuts and ANC 4D!
Read MoreFall Break fun for kids at Lincoln's Cottage starts Oct 9th
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Next week is Fall Break for DCPS, and Lincoln’s Cottage has special offerings for kids and families to enjoy, including games, music, exploring the grounds, and more.
Read MoreEnjoy the new DC Pickle Bash on October 4th — enter to win All Access tickets!
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The first annual DC Pickle Bash celebrates all things pickle in a vibrant festival that brings together pickle enthusiasts on October 4th from 10am to 5pm. Enter to win free All Access tickets!
Read MoreEnjoy jazz shows, new festivals & a Nat Geo Kids “Greeking Out” event at The Parks at Walter Reed
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The Parks at Walter Reed are always putting on great community events, and have recently announced new ones coming up. Their popular jazz series gets two new dates, along with new somatic movement and zumba classes. And they’re doing a cool live podcast event featuring National Geographic Kids “Greeking Out” podcast!
Read MoreHomecoming at Lincoln's Cottage on Sept 20th, free for the whole family
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Bring the family to enjoy a free, fun community day on the grounds of Lincoln’s Cottage that includes pony rides, a petting zoo, lawn games, storytelling, hat-making and other crafts, along with a fun puppet show, food and more!
Read MoreArt All Night paints the town red on Friday, September 12th!
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Art All Night returns to Petworth on Friday, September 12th. There will be events happening all around the area, from Georgia Avenue the 800 block of Upshur Street up to Kennedy Street and down 14th Street.
Read MoreKennedy Street "Fall Into Wellness" event on Sun, Sept 14
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Your favorite Kennedy Street businesses are teaming up to bring you the first-ever Fall into Wellness community event on Sunday, September 14th from 10am-12pm in front of La Coop Coffee (5th and Kennedy Streets NW).
Read MoreSign up for the Dog Show on Sept 7th — you & your furry friend could win some awesome prizes!
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Register your furry companion for the Dog Show on September 7th at 3pm, and get a chance to win some great prizes! And you’ll enjoy a day of music, kids games and activities, food, business and restaurant specials and more!
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