Enjoy July 4th at the AFRH with the neighborhood!

Enjoy July 4th at the AFRH with the neighborhood!

Friends of the Soldiers Home (FOSH) is putting on another great July 4th Celebration from 4pm-9:30pm in the giant field on the grounds of the Home (340 Rock Creek Church Road NW).

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The free Home Rule Music Festival is this Saturday, June 21st!

The free Home Rule Music Festival is this Saturday, June 21st!

Enjoy a full day of free live music, food, art and community celebration. From Go-Go and jazz to African drum, soul and experimental beats, this year’s lineup reflects the power, pride, and creativity of DC’s musical legacy.Get ready for a full day of free live music, food, art and community celebration. From Go-Go and jazz to African drum, soul and experimental beats, this year’s lineup reflects the power, pride, and creativity of DC’s musical legacy.

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Petworth Pride in the Park on June 14th!

Petworth Pride in the Park on June 14th!

Petworth Peanuts invites you to the 4th Annual Petworth Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 14th, 10am – 12pm at Sherman Circle.

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Home Rule Music Festival is back on June 21st!

Home Rule Music Festival is back on June 21st!

The Home Rule Music Festival, sponsored by HR Records on Kennedy Street NW, has quickly become of the most popular music festivals in DC. It’s back for another amazing show at the Parks at Walter Reed on June 21, 2025!

The Festival is free to attend.

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Enjoy more than 100 community events at The Parks at Walter Reed this summer!

Enjoy more than 100 community events at The Parks at Walter Reed this summer!

The Parks at Walter Reed has quickly become a cultural hub for upper NW DC, and now has more than 100 community events and activities planned on the Parks’ lush green spaces, including markets, world-class music, festivals and weekly fitness classes.

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Commemorate Memorial Day with a tour of the first National Cemetery, right here in Petworth

Commemorate Memorial Day with a tour of the first National Cemetery, right here in Petworth

Join President Lincoln’s Cottage and the AFRH for free guided tours of the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025.

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Bourbon and Bluegrass is May 17 & 18 at Lincoln's Cottage!

Bourbon and Bluegrass is May 17 & 18 at Lincoln's Cottage!

This year is the tenth anniversary of a festival that has become such a fan-favorite that it was named Best Music Festival in DC in the 2024 City Paper’s ‘Best of the City’ Readers-Choice Awards. All proceeds from the event will support the preservation of Abraham Lincoln’s beloved summer residence. Petworth readers can get a 10% discount code!

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Donate baby, child & maternity items for the upcoming Mother's Day Free Market

Donate baby, child & maternity items for the upcoming Mother's Day Free Market

Petworth Peanuts and Ward 4 Mutual Aid are accepting donations of items for maternity, babies and children for the Mother's Day Free Market! They are accepting almost anything related to kids/babies/maternity in good condition.

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PorchFest still on at Petworth Park — Porch Bands on Sunday, April 27

PorchFest still on at Petworth Park — Porch Bands on Sunday, April 27

Due to the rain (and the way electric instruments hate water) the porch bands will move to Sunday, April 27th. Some of the times the bands will be playing has changed, so be sure to check the PorchFest website. The Main Stage of Petworth PorchFest will kick off at 5pm on Saturday, April 26th at Petworth Rec Center (801 Taylor Street NW).

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Map & schedule live for PorchFest — bigger than ever on Saturday, April 26

Map & schedule live for PorchFest — bigger than ever on Saturday, April 26

Petworth PorchFest is Saturday, April 26th starting at 2pm on porches across the Petworth area. This year there are more than 300 bands playing at over 130 homes across the neighborhood, making this one the largest outdoor music festivals in DC.

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Get ready for Petworth Porchfest, the biggest outdoor music event in DC!

Get ready for Petworth Porchfest, the biggest outdoor music event in DC!

Petworth PorchFest is about a month away — April 26th, starting at 2pm! With 250+ bands and 100+ hosts, this is shaping up to be a truly great fifth anniversary event!

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Join a neighborhood clean up on March 22nd

Join a neighborhood clean up on March 22nd

On March 22, 2025, “Petworth Project” is organizing a “Spring Clean” event to welcome the spring season that, for many of us, can invoke feelings of starting fresh—and they’re hoping you’ll get out there and join your neighbors.

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Take an important survey about the future of the Celebrate Petworth Festival

Take an important survey about the future of the Celebrate Petworth Festival

We’re seeking community feedback about the future of the Celebrate Petworth Festival, as well as asking for a few community members to join the planning committee. Take the survey about the Festival so we can hear from you!

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Petworth PorchFest returns April 26 — sign up to host or play!

Petworth PorchFest returns April 26 — sign up to host or play!

Petworth PorchFest is coming back for its 5th year on Saturday, April 26th! This amazing outdoor music event features bands on porches across the neighborhood from 2pm-6pm, with more bands on the main stage at Petworth Park from 5pm-8pm.

Sign up now to perform or host a band on your porch!

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