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