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45th Annual Takoma Park Street Festival Returns Sunday, October 4, 2026
The 45th Annual Takoma Park Street Festival is set to bring music, art, and community spirit to the heart of Takoma Park on Sunday, October 4, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will feature almost 200 booths showcasing the region’s creative scene.
A New Fall Tradition is Hatching: Introducing Quacktoberfest!
The City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg Mainstreet are excited to announce the launch of Quacktoberfest on October 17, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., a brand-new free community festival bringing together autumn festivities,
A New Fall Tradition is Hatching: Introducing Quacktoberfest!
The City of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg Mainstreet are excited to announce the launch of Quacktoberfest on October 17, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., a brand-new free community festival bringing together autumn festivities,
District 19 Race Registration Opens
District 19, on Sunday, Oct. 4, in Anacostia, is a crew-led race experience created by District Running Collective. Featuring 5k, 19k and 19-mile distances, the event brings runners together for a community-centered experience rooted in storytelling, culture and the city.
Oktoberfest at The Wharf
Oct. 3, 2 to 5 p.m. featuring the annual Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash to benefit Rural Dog Rescue and the Stein Hoisting Championship.
Paint & Sip: Tea Towels
Personalize your very own tea towels and welcome the fall season on October 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Belair Mansion. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of their choice, while light snacks will be provided. The fee is $35 per person.
The October Spotlight is here!
Fall is in full swing in Bowie! Read about the Old Bowie Arts on the Ave Festival (10/3), the 7th Annual Purple Bike Ride (10/10), Food Truck Frenzy (10/16), Boo-wie Fest and Halloween on Ice (10/24), and more in this month’s Bowie Spotlight!
Dead Man’s Run at Congressional Cemetery
Oct. 10, 5 to 7 p.m. This death-defying 5k race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run filled with music, costumes, and frightful fun.
Former CIA officer turned whistleblower John Kiriakou reflects on career in intelligence
Former Central Intelligence Agency officer and GW alum John Kiriakou discussed his time as a CIA officer and criticized Congress for failing to reign in what he views as executive branch overreach under George W. Bush’s presidency up through President Donald Trump's…
Middle East Expert Says Israeli Election Could Shape Regional Policy
A leading Middle East policy expert warned that Israel’s upcoming election could influence the region’s security and governance agenda amid ongoing conflicts at a Georgetown University event Sept. 22. Natan Sachs, former director of the Brookings Institution’s Center for Middle…
BASKETBALL | Cooley, Haney to Headline Rebooted Hoya Fan Fest
Georgetown Athletics will host Hoya Fan Fest — a rebooted version of the university’s famed kickoff event for the men’s and women’s basketball seasons — on Oct. 15, Georgetown Athletics announced Sept. 24. This year marks the first time the university will host the event since…
Electronics Recycling, Paper Shredding, and More! October 17.
Public Works will host our October Recycling Drop-Off Event on Saturday, October 17 from 8am-noon. There will be paper shredding, electronics recycling, the GreenDrop charity drop off, and more!