Events in the Arlington Area
Please note that
changes on venue and date of events may occur so please call the indicated
telephone number for complete and updated information.
January
Arlington County Farmers' and Flea Market
(Year-round, Saturdays)
14th St. & N. Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Fresh produce, flower market, antiques and collectibles.
(703) 528-6748 and (703) 228-6400
Chinese New Year
Celebration
(January 2005)
Chinatown, Washington, DC
Annual parade of marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, clowns and other
entertainers. FREE.
(202) 789-7000
Georgetown Flea Market at
Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748
John F. Kennedy Center
For The Performing Arts
(Year-round)
On the bank of the Potomac River from the Rosslyn section of Arlington.
This living presidential memorial is host to the finest dance, theater, and
music performers in the world, and is the home of the National Symphony
Orchestra, the American Film Institute, and the Washington Opera.
(800) 444-1324 or (202) 467-4600
Martin Luther King Jr.
Birthday Observance
(January 17)
Lincoln Memorial
Wreath laying ceremony accompanied by a recorded presentation of King's "I Have
a Dream" speech, local choirs, speakers and military color guard. FREE.
(202) 727-6306
Orchid Show
(Mid-January)
U.S. Botanic Garden, Washington, DC
(202) 226-4082
Robert E. Lee's Birthday
Observance
(Sunday closest to Jan. 19)
Old Town Alexandria, VA
Celebrations for Gen. Robert E. Lee and his father, Gen. "Light Horse Harry" Lee
held at Lee's Boyhood Home and at the Lee Fendall House. ADMISSION.
(703) 548-1789
U.S. Army Band Concerts
Variety of Venues. FREE.
(703) 696-3399
Wolf Trapp Performances
(Year-round)
1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia
This is a national park for the performing arts. It presents a variety of
performances, including plays and concerts.
(703) 255-1900
February
Abraham Lincoln's
Birthday Observance
(Mid-February)
Lincoln Memorial
Concerts by military bands, wreath laying and a dramatic reading of the
Gettysburg Address. FREE.
(703) 619-7222
Arlington County Farmers' and Flea Market
(Year-round, Saturdays)
14th St. & N. Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Fresh produce, flower market, antiques and collectibles.
(703) 528-6748 and (703) 228-6400
Frederick Douglass'
Birthday Observance
(Mid-February)
Frederick Douglass Memorial Site, 1411 W St, SE, Washington, DC
Wreath laying ceremony in conjunction with Black History Month. FREE.
(202) 426-5961
George Washington's
Birthday Observance
(Mid-February)
Mount Vernon, VA
Wreath laying at Washington's Tomb and performances by Army Fife and Drum Corps.
FREE.
(703) 780-2000
Georgetown Flea Market at
Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748
Marine Dress Parade
(Year-round, Tuesday and Friday Evenings)
Marine Yards, Washington, DC. FREE.
Full ceremony featuring the United States Marine Band.
(202) 433-6060
U.S. Army Band Concerts
Variety of Venues. FREE.
(703) 696-3399)
Washington's Birthday
Ceremony
(Mid-February)
Washington Monument
Observance with speeches and music. FREE.
(202) 619-7222
March
Annual Needlework
Exhibition
(March)
Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
America's oldest and largest needlework show with more than 1,000 entries on
display, daily needlework demonstrations and awards. ADMISSION.
(703) 780-4000
National Cherry Blossom
Festival
(Late March-Early April)
Tidal Basin, 1500 Maine Ave SW
Cherry trees blooming at the Tidal Basin. Festival features music, events and
the annual National Cherry Blossom Parade on the final Saturday. FREE.
(202) 661-7584
St. Patrick's Day Parade
(Mid-March)
Alexandria, VA
Parade highlights floats, dancers, and entertainment.
(703) 237-2199
U.S. Army Band Concerts
Variety of Venues. FREE each month
(703) 696-3399
Washington Boat Show
(Mid-March)
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Showcasing sailboats and motorboats. ADMISSION.
(804) 425-6556
Washington Flower And
Garden Show
(Mid-March)
Convention Center, Washington, DC
Featuring blooming flowers and gardening tips. ADMISSION.
(703) 569-7141
April
Arlington County Farmers' and Flea Market
(Year-round, Saturdays)
14th St. & N. Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Fresh produce, flower market, antiques and collectibles.
(703) 528-6748 and (703) 228-6400
Earth Day
(Mid-April)
Variety of venues.
Annual event raising environmental awareness. FREE.
Easter Sunrise Service
(Easter Sunday)
Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Amphitheatre
(703) 607-8000
Filmfest DC
(Mid-April to Late-May)
Venues throughout Washington, DC
Film festival celebrates the best in world cinema.
(202) 628-FILM
Georgetown Flea Market at
Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748
Historic Garden Week
(Mid-April)
Venues throughout Virginia.
More than 250 of Virginia's homes, gardens and historic landmarks are open for
tours. Local tours include Alexandria, Middleburg and Fairfax County.
(804) 644-7776
National Cherry Blossom
Festival
(Late March-Early April)
Tidal Basin, 1500 Maine Ave SW
Cherry trees blooming at the Tidal Basin. Festival features music, events and
the annual National Cherry Blossom Parade on the final Saturday. FREE.
(202) 661-7584
Smithsonian Craft Show
(Mid-April)
National Building Museum, 401 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
Exhibition and sale of contemporary American crafts from more than 100 artists.
ADMISSION.
(202) 357-4000
Thomas Jefferson's
Birthday Observation
(Mid-April)
Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
A commemoration with military drills and a wreath-laying ceremony. FREE.
(202) 426-6841
White House Easter Egg
Roll
(Around Easter)
White House
Annual event for children, ages 3 to 6, accompanied by an adult, on the South
Lawn. Eggs and entertainment are provided. FREE.
(202) 456-2200 \
White House Garden Tour
(Mid-April)
White House
Tour the garden and public rooms of the White House. FREE.
(202) 456-2200
May
Arlington County Farmers' and Flea Market
(Year-round, Saturdays)
14th St. & N. Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Fresh produce, flower market, antiques and collectibles.
(703) 528-6748 and (703) 228-6400
Arlington Arts Al Fresco
(May-September)
Throughout Arlington, VA
Free performances at locations around Arlington feature all types of music,
dance and theater for all ages.
(703) 228-1850
Art Market
(May-October)
Welburn Square, Ballston, Virginia
Art festival with various entertainment.
(703) 228-0560
Asian Pacific American
Heritage Festival
(Early-May)
Venues throughout Washington, DC
(202) 727-3120
Georgetown Garden Tour
(Early-May)
Georgetown, Washington, DC
Tour beautiful public and private historic gardens. ADMISSION.
(202) 965-1950
Georgetown Flea Market at
Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748
Goodwill Embassy Tour
(Early-May)
Washington, DC Tour of DC's embassies. ADMISSION.
International Flower Mart
(Early-May)
National Cathedral, Washington, DC (202) 537-6200
Annual flower market with flower booths and entertainment. FREE.
(202) 537-6200
Memorial Day at the
Women's Memorial
(End of May)
Women's Memorial Ceremonial Entrance, Arlington National Cemetery
Formal ceremony honoring all the men and women who defended this country.
(800) 222-2294
Memorial Day Ceremony
(Memorial Day weekend)
Vietnam Veterans Memorial and US Navy Memorial
Events include speeches, military bands and keynote addresses.
202.426.6841
Memorial Day Ceremony
(Memorial Day weekend)
Arlington National Cemetery
Ceremony at the John F. Kennedy grave site and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,
including a sevice at the Memorial Amphitheatre.
(703) 607-8000
Memorial Day Concert
(Memorial Day weekend)
West Lawn of the Capitol Building
Concert includes the National Symphony Orchestra, actors and various bands.
202 225 6827
Netherlands Carillon
Concerts
(May-June)
Carillon, Rt. 50 and George Washington Memorial parkway, Arlington, Va.
Guest artists play the 50-bell carillon which was given to the U.S. in
appreciation for the liberation of Holland on May 5, 1945, during World War II.
FREE.
(703) 289-2500/2552
June
Arlington Arts Al Fresco
(May-September)
Throughout Arlington, VA
Free performances at locations around Arlington feature all types of music,
dance and theater for all ages.
(703) 228-1850
Art Market
(May-October)
Welburn Square, Ballston, Virginia
Art festival with various entertainment.
(703) 228-0560
Capital Pride
(Mid-June)
Gay-pride celebration including an 8-day festival around the city with a parade.
FREE.
(202) 797-3510
Columbia Pike Farmers Market
(April-November, Sundays)
Pike Park (Columbia Pike at S. Walter Reed Drive), Arlington, VA
Fresh produce and flower market.
(703) 892-2776
The Commandant's Own
(May-August)
U.S. Marine Corps Barrack and Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington
Performances by the United States military and the Drum and Bugle Corps.
(202) 433-2927
Dance Africa DC
(First weekend in June)
Celebrating the dances and music of the African Diaspora throughout DC.
(202) 269-1600
Dupont-Kalorama Museum
Walk
(Early-June)
Washington, DC
Visit this neighborhood's six museums and enjoy demonstrations, interactive
tours, hands-on workshops and concerts.
(202) 667-0441
Georgetown Flea Market at
Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748
Marine Corps Sunset
Parade and Concerts
(June-August, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings)
Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA
The US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent Drill Team are featured. FREE.
(Free shuttle bus services available from the Arlington Cemetery visitors'
center parking lot starting at 6 p.m.)
(202) 433-6060, (202) 433-4011
Netherlands Carillon
Concerts
(May-June)
Carillon, Rt. 50 and George Washington Memorial parkway, Arlington, Va.
Guest artists play the 50-bell carillon which was given to the U.S. in
appreciation for the liberation of Holland on May 5, 1945, during World War II.
FREE.
(703) 289-2500/2552
Red Cross Waterfront
Festival
(Early-June)
Old Town Alexandria, VA
Ships, nautical events, music, arts and crafts, games, refreshments and more.
(703) 838-5005
Shakespeare Theatre
Free-For-All
(June)
Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Washington, DC
FREE performances of the plays of Shakespeare featuring the performers and
artists of the nation's premiere producer of classic theatre.
(202) 547-1122
Smithsonian Folklife
Festival
(Late June-early July)
National Mall, Washington, DC.
Annual festival highlighting various cultures. Includes food, art, and
entertainment. FREE.
(202) 275-1150
Twilight Tattoo Pageant
(May-June, Wednesday Evenings)
The Ellipse, 1600 Constitution Ave. Washington, DC
A pageant that combines the patriotic spirit and music of a traditional military
parade combined with the rich history of the US Army. FREE.
(202)685-2888
July
Army Blues Jazz Ensemble
(Early July, usually at 6:30pm)
The National Zoo, Washington, DC
FREE.
(703) 696-3399
Army Blues Jazz Ensemble
(July 4, 2004, 6:00 PM)
Washington Monument Grounds, Washington, DC.
FREE.
(703) 696-3399
Army Blues Jazz Ensemble
(Late July, usually at 6:00pm)
Smithsonian Jazz Café, Natural History Museum
FREE.
Independence Day
Celebration and Parade
(July 4)
10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax, VA
Parade through historic downtown area beginning at 10 a.m. Also, musical
entertainment and fireworks display. FREE.
(703) 385-7949
Independence Day Parade
(July 4, 11:45 am)
Parade featuring floats and entertainment, going down Constitution Ave. at 7th
St.
July 4th along the George
Washington Memorial Parkway
Celebrate July 4th along the shoreline of the Potomac River in Virginia,
including fireworks.
(703) 289-2500/2552
Screen on the Green
(July-August)
The Mall, between 4th and 7th Sts., Washington, DC
Annual event featuring a very large movie screen playing classic films.
FREE.
(877) 262-5866
Smithsonian Folklife
Festival
(Late June-Early July)
National Mall, Washington, DC.
Annual festival highlighting various cultures. Includes food, art, and
entertainment. FREE.
(202) 275-1150
U.S. Army Orchestra & the
Washington Cathedral Choral Society
Late July
(703) 696-3399. FREE.
Virginia Scottish Games
(LateJuly)
Alexandria, VA
Celebrates Alexandria's Scottish Heritage with dancing bagpipes and food.
Admission.
703-912-1943
August
Army Blues Jazz Ensemble
Early August
The West Steps of the U.S. Capitol
(703) 696-3399
ATP Tour: Legg Mason
Tennis Classic
Mid-August, call for exact dates
The William HG Fitzgerald Tennis Center.
Featuring tennis champions.
(202) 721-9500
Georgia Avenue Day
(Late-August)
Washington, DC
Parade, rides and ethnic cuisines highlight this neighborhood festival. FREE.
(202) 723-5166
Kennedy Center Prelude
Festival
(Late-August-Late-October)
On the bank of the Potomac River from the Rosslyn section of Arlington.
This living presidential memorial is host to the finest dance, theater, and
music performers in the world, and is the home of the National Symphony
Orchestra, the American Film Institute, and the Washington Opera.
(800) 444-1324 or (202) 467-4600
Marine Corps Sunset
Parade and Concerts
(June-August, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings)
Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA
The US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent Drill Team are featured. FREE.
(Free shuttle bus services available from the Arlington Cemetery visitors'
center parking lot starting at 6 p.m.)
(202) 433-6060, (202) 433-4011
National Frisbee Festival
(Late-August)
Washington, DC
World Frisbee champions and disc-catching dogs take part in this festival on the
grounds of the Washington Monument. FREE.
September
Adams Morgan Day
(Early-September)
Washington, DC
Two-day event celebrating the ethnic diversity of this Northwest neighborhood.
FREE.
(202) 724-4091
Black Family Reunion
(Early-September)
National Mall, Washington, DC
Two-day cultural event celebrating the African American family with
performances, food and themed pavilions. FREE.
(202) 383-9130
Columbia Pike Farmers
Market
(April-November, Sundays)
Pike Park (Columbia Pike at S. Walter Reed Drive), Arlington, VA
Fresh produce and flower market.
(703) 892-2776
Coming Of Age: Elderfest!
(Early-September)
Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC
A celebration of older Americans with food, crafts and entertainment. FREE.
(202) 581-8100
Constitution Day
Commemoration
(Mid-September)
National Archives, Washington, DC
The original US Constitution is displayed with a naturalization ceremony and
concert. FREE.
(866) 272-6272
DC Blues Festival
(Early-September)
Annual festival with a variety of blues music.
Washington, DC. FREE
(202) 828-3028
Fiesta Musical
(Late-September)
Washington's National Zoo
Annual Latin Fiesta celebrating Hispanic culture. FREE.
(202) 673-4800
International Children's
Day
(Early to Mid-September)
Wolf Trap Farm Park, Vienna, VA
Entertainers from around the world perform for the entire family. ADMISSION.
(703) 255-1900
Kalorama House And
Embassy Tour
(Mid-September)
Washington, DC Tour some of the magnificent homes and embassies in Northwest
DC's historic neighborhood. ADMISSION.
202-387-4062
Labor Day Concert With
The National Symphony
(Labor Day)
West Lawn of the Capital Building
Concert includes the National Symphony Orchestra and various bands.
FREE.
(202) 619-7222
Prince George's County
Fair
(early September)
Featuring rides, entertainment, and food.
Upper Marlboro, MD
(301) 952-0270
Rosslyn Jazz Festival and
Army Blues Jazz Ensemble
(Early September)
Gateway Park, Rosslyn VA
Annual jazz festival featuring various artists.
FREE.
(703) 696-3399 and (703) 522-6628.
October
Taste Of D.C.
(Mid-October)
Pennsylvania Ave. between 7th & 14th Sts., Washington, DC
Taste food a wide array of restaurants. Music and are are also featured.
ADMISSION.
(202) 789-7002
Theodore Roosevelt
Birthday Celebration
(Late-October)
Theodore Roosevelt Island, George Washington Parkway
Celebrate the 26th president's birthday, featuring tours and exhibits. FREE.
(703) 289-2500, (703) 289-2552
White House Fall Garden
Tours
(Late-October)
Whitehouse, Washington, DC
Annual tour includes Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, Children's Garden
and South Lawn of the White House. FREE.
(202) 208-1631
November
Annual Seafaring
Celebration
(Early-November)
Navy Museum, Washington, DC
Annual sea festival, with storytelling and musical performances.
(202) 433-4882
December
Candlelight Tours
(Late-December)
White House, Washington, DC
Tour the candlelit and decorated White House. FREE.
(202) 619-7222
Christmas Candlelight
Tours
(Mid-December)
Old Town Alexandria
Tour Alexandria decorated museums and historic homes with music and
refreshments. ADMISSION.
(703) 838-4242
Christmas Poinsettia Show
(Mid-December)
US Botanic Gardens
FREE.
(202) 226-7674
First Night Celebrations
(New Year's Eve)
Several areas celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new
with alcohol-free, family-oriented festivals featuring music and dance.
ADMISSION.
For information about Alexandria, call (703) 836-1526; Annapolis (410) 268-8553;
Leesburg (703) 777-6306.
Georgetown Flea Market at
Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748
Kennedy Center Holiday
Festival
(Early-December - January 1)
On the bank of the Potomac River from the Rosslyn section of Arlington.
FREE performances and holiday concerts.
(202) 467-4600
Scottish Christmas Walk
(Early December)
Alexandria, VA (703) 549-0111
A festival of Scottish music and dance highlighted by a parade.
(703) 549-0111
