The D.C. area is brimming with exciting events this fall and beyond, offering a diverse range of cultural celebrations, community gatherings, food festivals, and music events. WTOP has compiled a list of upcoming festivals, fairs, parades, exhibits, and more happening throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the District. For additional events and activities in the D.C. region, be sure to check WTOP’s weekly roundup of Things to do in the D.C. area, published every Thursday. Stay tuned for special event roundups later this year, highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month, Halloween, and the winter holidays.
September festivals and other events:
- Sept. 7: D.C. State Fair
- Sept. 7: Mount Rainier Day Festival
- Sept. 7: Rosslyn Jazz Fest
- Sept. 8: Takoma Park Folk Festival
- Sept. 8: Adams Morgan Day
- Sept. 13-15: Ukrainian Festival
- Sept. 14: Falls Church Festival
- Sept. 14: Maryland Wine Festival
- Sept. 14-15: Maryland Seafood Festival
- Sept. 14-15: Alexandria Old Town Art Festival
- Sept. 19-Oct. 10: Latin American Film Festival
- Sept. 21: HFStival
- Sept. 21: BLOMPPST Festival
- Sept. 25: Mosaic Fall Festival
- Sept. 26-29: Prince George’s Film Festival
- Sept. 27-28: D.C. Art All Night
- Sept. 27-29: “Because They’re Funny” Comedy Festival
- Sept. 28: Downtown Largo Festival
- Sept. 28: Unwine Festival
- Sept. 28: “Fotos y Recuerdos”: Hispanic Heritage Month Festival
- Sept. 28: Aslin 9th Anniversary Beer, Music & Art Festival
- Sept. 28: Virginia Beer Festival
- Sept. 28-29: Fiesta D.C.
- Sept. 29: Wheaton Arts Parade and Festival
October festivals and other events:
- Oct. 5: Taste of Bethesda
- Oct. 5: Art on the Avenue
- Oct. 5: College Park Day
- Oct. 5-6: D.C. Coffee Festival
- Oct. 12: Hops and Harvest Festival
- Oct. 12: Fairfax Fall Festival
- Oct. 12: Snallygaster
- Oct. 12: SE Community Arts & Business Festival
- Oct. 13: “UnShushed!” Film Festival
- Oct. 19: D.C. Wine Fest
- Oct. 19: Fusion Festival
- Now through Oct. 20: Maryland Renaissance Festival
- Oct. 26: Home Rule Music Festival
- Oct. 31-Nov. 24: Dino Fest
November festivals and other events:
- Nov. 2: D.C. Beer Fest
- Nov. 3: Alexandria Fall Festival
- Nov. 28-Jan. 5: “Season’s Greenings” holiday exhibit
December festivals and other events:
- Dec. 7: Holiday Boat Parade
As more events are announced, WTOP says it will update its list and encourages submission of events not listed above, “Have an event you’d like featured in a WTOP lifestyle guide? Fill out this contact form to have your event considered.” Also, stay in the know about this busy weekend’s event and road closures by clicking HERE.
