It's the most wonderful time of the year in Washington, DC! Visit The Wharf for holiday dining, local shopping and fun events and activities along the waterfront.
View our Events Calendar and join our holiday and winter festivites.
Join us on December 7, 2024 for the District's Holiday Boat Parade. Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel.
Come explore this vibrant new waterfront’s countless things to do and see, hear and touch, taste and experience. And for those of you who want to linger a while longer, check out our hotels or tour our residences.
Centrally located, The Wharf is the District’s waterfront destination that is easy to get to—and to get around.
See more detailsIt's S'more fun at The Wharf! This season, visit Camp Wharf where you'll find a wood-burning fire and a vintage Airstream trailer with everything you need for the perfect s'more—marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and roasting sticks.
S'mores & moreGet your friends and family together for a concert at one of our fantastic concert venues. Catch a mega show at The Anthem or intimate performance at Union Stage and Pearl Street Warehouse. From country and rock to indie and pop, our venues featuring a variety of music genres throughout the year.
Music Venues at The WharfExperience The Wharf Ice Rink—DC’s only over-water ice skating rink. Now through February, come to Transit Pier right outside The Anthem and lace up your skates—bring your own or rent some rink-side—to glide over the ice and enjoy amazing views of the water and monuments.
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