Check out upcoming events happening at The Wharf.
Shark Bites and Brews is back with shark-themed fun including a mechanical shark, a fintastic water slide, the infamous donut eating contest, games, live music from the 7 Deadlies Band, and ice cold Pacifico beer.
Pixar Putt has arrived at The Wharf just in time for the summer!
On select Fridays throughout the summer, meet us on either Transit Pier or District Pier at The Wharf to enjoy free dance nights with dance instructors and live music.
Join us every Wednesday evening from Memorial Day to Labor Day for Sunset Cinema at The Wharf—free outdoor movies on Transit Pier.
Join us on Thursdays along the waterfront starting at the end of May for Sunset Cinema at The Wharf—free outdoor movies on the Transit Pier big screen, presented by Pacifico Beer.
Calling all boaters—The Wharf docks are open!
The Wharf email newsletter provides periodic updates about free community events, new restaurant and store openings, and happenings at The Wharf neighborhood in Washington, DC.
The temperatures are heating up, so cool off on the water this weekend. Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board from The Wharf Boathouse on Recreation Pier and venture out onto the water with your family and friends.
Complete with a wood-burning fire, the vintage Airstream trailer serves up everything you need for the ultimate s’more – marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and roasting sticks.
The Water Taxi is back, with service to Georgetown, Old Town Alexandria & National Harbor! Check out the Water Taxi schedule and purchase a ticket with City Experiences.
Join us on Saturday, December 2 for the District's Holiday Boat Parade at The Wharf supporting the Washington Area Fuel Fund.
While you wait for race day, visit restaurants at The Wharf to try their specialty cocktails made with Tito's Handmade Vodka.
DC's celebration returns to The Wharf for a day of fun and festivities. The highlight of the day is the 12th Annual Running of the Chihuahuas.
Fans and hockey newcomers alike can enjoy all the Capitals décor on display at The Wharf this winter including our Rock the Rink skate viewing parties on 1/14 and 2/17.
Now through Februray 21, try your hand at this traditional Olympic sport and enjoy a night on the ice—no skates needed. We've got the stones and brooms, all you need is a few friends ready to have some fun.
This year, you can take home a barrel from the Jack Daniel's Barrel Tree! Each barrel is only $150 with all proceeds going to Operation Ride Home. Add a new addition to your home bar or give a great gift to the whiskey lover in your life.
We’re bringing the luck of the Irish to the waterfront with our Ireland at The Wharf festival! Enjoy all the fun of a true Irish festival with Guinness beer, whiskey, bands and bagpipers.
Enjoy delicious offerings at affordable prices while supporting your local restaurants during the Summer 2023 Metropolitan Restaurant Week from August 28 through September 3.
With the superbowl just days away, plan to watch the game at The Wharf! Sip on cold drinks and eat delicious bites while you watch the game with us.
Due to the National Weather Service Advisory for High Winds on Saturday, April 1, Bloomaroo has been rescheduled to Sunday, April 2, 2023.
Put on your dirndl or lederhosen, grab your Dachshund, and head to The Wharf for our free Oktoberfest festivities from September 15-17, 2023. Learn to polka dance, cheer on the dogs competing in the Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash, and try your hand at stein hoisting.
Treat your Valentine to a romantic date-night on the waterfront this Valentine's Day. Many restaurants at The Wharf are celebrating the holiday with special offerings throughout February. View our full list of specials and book a table.
Camp Wharf has transformed into Camp WAFF, a partnership between The Wharf and Washington Gas to benefit WAFF—the Washington Area Fuel Fund. Enjoy a s'more at Camp WAFF and donate to help people in need heat their homes.
Fans and hockey newcomers alike can enjoy all the Capitals décor on display at The Wharf this winter including our Rock the Rink skate viewing parties on 1/11 and 2/11.
The Wharf is honored to partner with Jack Daniel's for Operation Ride Home, a program that helps bring junior military members home for the holidays.
Join us on December 3, 2022 for the 30th Anniversary of the District's Holiday Boat Parade presented by Washington Gas, a WGL company.
Who will take home the fame and fortune? There is only one way to find out: sign up your Chihuahua today!
Chef Gordon Ramsay came to The Wharf to check out the newly-opened Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips at The Wharf and compete in a friendly cooking competition.
Join us on October 12 for Wharf It Up, a free celebration of the five-year anniversary of The Wharf's grand-opening, and the completion of the waterfront neighborhood featuring live music, pop-up entertainment, & fireworks.
From now thorugh April 14, visit participating restaurants at The Wharf and vote for your favorite cherry blossom cocktial for a chance to win a $200 gift card for dinner at The Wharf!
Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Wharf with a free celebration on District Pier presented by Smirnoff Red White and Berry. The celebration includes a bar, music, and spectacular views of the National Park Service fireworks launched from the National Mall.
View our full photo album from Strong Dads DC at The Wharf, our Father's Day celebration on Sunday, June 19.
Enter to win a pair of tickets to the Queer Beer Festival at The Wharf presented by Hop Culture and New Belgium Brewing.
The Wharf Boathouse reopens for the season on March 19. Whether you want to rent a kayak to get away from it all or get all your friends onto paddleboards for the first time, we have ways for everyone to enjoy a day out on the water.
Sip and Sail your way around the Potomac aboard Cru Classé, a 47 foot luxury sailing yacht. Enjoy monumental views with wine and light bites while docked at the Day Docks at The Wharf Marina, or set sail onto the Potomac.
Sign up now for a private cabana at the outdoor movie.
Tall Ship Providence relocates to The Wharf for the 2022 cruise season due to construction on a new, permanent heritage center for Alexandria's tall ship. Visit the Providence at the Day Docks at The Wharf Marina through fall 2022.
We're bringing New Orleans to DC! Come celebrate Mardi Gras with a free community-wide extravaganza featuring a lively parade down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music on District Pier, and a special fireworks finale.
A large neon artwork showing the words “MI-E DOR DE TINE” (“I MISS YOU” in direct translation from Romanian) will be visible at The Wharf through March 21. The exhibition is dedicated to the Romanian diaspora living in the D.C. Area.
Join us on February 12, 2022 for Wharf Winter Games. Compete in multiple disciplines, from pin the tail on the Husky to ice corn hole and curling, and sign up for the one-of-a-kind Wharfarod sled races.
Celebrate the month of love with Date & Skate at The Wharf. Throughout the month of February, guests who spend $25 or more at a restaurant at The Wharf can receive $2 off each regular priced adult admissions at The Wharf Ice Rink on the same day.
Read more about the nine new businesses opening when Phase 2 of the neighborhood is completed in 2022.
Looking for a fun way to spend some time outside this winter? Join us for a free, friendly game of curling! The Canadian game marries hockey and shuffleboard for a low-pressure evening on the ice.
The Wharf is honored to partner with Jack Daniel's for Operation Ride Home, a program that helps bring junior military members home for the holidays.
The Wharf and the Washington Capitals have teamed up to present Capitals at The Wharf. Through February, stop by the firepit in District Square and The Wharf Ice Rink to enjoy Capitals-themed décor and specials.
Celebrate the holidays at The District's Holiday Boat Parade on December 4th. Join The Wharf for live music, pictures with Santa, beer, wine and whiskey garden, and so much more.
It’s that time of year—put on your dirndl or lederhosen, grab your Dachshund, and head to The Wharf to celebrate Oktoberfest—including the return of the Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash!
It's oyster season and The Wharf has the best seafood restaurants in DC. Check out our list of the best places to slurp oysters at The Wharf.
The Wharf offers a SW Neighborhood Shuttle that is free and open to the public. With daily service and 10-minute headways, it’s easy and convenient to take the shuttle between The Wharf to the National Mall, with stops at L’Enfant Plaza Metro and the International Spy Museum.
If you’re planning a trip to The Wharf and would like to bring your pup along too, have no fear, there are plenty of dog-friendly places to visit and things to do while you are here.
Discover which restaurants at The Wharf are participating in the Summer 2021 Metropolitan Restaurant Week with to-go and dine-in options.
Jessie Taylor Seafood at the Municipal Fish Market offers fresh or cooked seafood: heaping bushels of blue crab, shucked oysters, clams, shrimp, and freshly caught fish.
Plan your dream wedding at The Wharf. The Wharf has everything you need on site–event spaces, hotels, restaurants, and even hair and makeup! Let us help you plan your special day.
With many people working from home, we invite you to bike to The Wharf pit stop for your morning coffee and quick breakfast or meet some friends for an evening ride and visit our restaurants.
Celebrate spring at the Home of the Cherry Blossoms! Join The Wharf for Bloomaroo and three weeks of cherry blossom-themed activations and specials.
Mother, teacher, office manager—more than ever before, Moms have been doing it all and we want to give one lucky mom a break from the routine this Mother's Day! Share a picture of you and your mom and be entered to win her a getaway weekend at The Wharf.
The Wharf re-established DC as a waterfront city. In partnership with our boating community, we are celebrating Earth Day with our Washington Channel water cleanup on April 25, 2021.
Our docks are open! Cruise along the Washington Channel to view the cherry blossom trees in East Potomac Park by boat. Then, steer over to our Day Docks for a few hours, or to our Market Docks for an overnight stay.
In partnership with the Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) and the Italian-inspired culinary collective Officina, The Wharf unveiled a large-scale, outdoor crochet art installation of US Vice President Kamala Harris in celebration of International Women’s Day.
In honor of Black History Month, The Wharf has unveiled new window murals featuring portraits of important African American figures who have made an impact on our neighborhood and on our nation.
“Branch Twist Fire Sculpture” (2017), located at the end of Recreation Pier, is a custom 14-foot high flaming sculpture. Take your photo at the torch and tag @thewharfdc.
It's too late to ship, but not too late to shop! 🎁 Pick up last-minute gifts from the local businesses at The Wharf!
Celebrate the season with Holiday Movies at The Wharf presented by T-Mobile benefiting USO-Metro. Gather around your own personal fire pit to watch your favorite holiday movies on the big screen.
The Chopsmith breakfast sandwich is loaded with bacon, eggs, spinach, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes.
Check out Chopsmith’s newly revamped breakfast menu, now featuring omelets, at 11 District Square SW.
Much-beloved DC restaurant Surfside has opened its newest location at The Wharf. View the menu and order now!
Chef Kevin Tien's heralded new modern Vietnamese restaurant just opened at The Wharf and reservations are going fast. Book your table now!
Football season is in full force! Check out which restaurants at The Wharf are playing the games on their television screens this season.
Visit the restaurants and shops at The Wharf on Saturday, October 3rd for a day of German inspired food, festivities, and fun at our restaurants and shops.
Sign up for Sunny Mae's Hustle at The Wharf, a series of outdoor spin and fitness classes on the pier.
Check out our full list of restaurants and eateries at The Wharf that offer affordable meals and light bites for under $10.
Take a look at which restaurants at The Wharf are offering happy hour and summer specials.
Check out which restaurants at The Wharf are participating in this summer's Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week!
Enjoy delicious offerings at affordable prices while supporting your local restaurants during the Summer 2023 Metropolitan Restaurant Week from August 28 through September 3.
Sign up now for evening yoga on the waterfront.
Celebrate the holidays at The District's Holiday Boat Parade on December 4th. Join The Wharf for live music, pictures with Santa, beer, wine and whiskey garden, and so much more.
Spend the day at The Wharf with your furry 4-legged friend. Play fetch in Waterfront Park, then head over to Recreation Pier to watch the boats come in. When the pup gets hungry, stop by Shake Shack for a Pooch-ini treat, then District Doughnut to get yourself something sweet.
Shop for wine, craft beer, and local spirits at Cordial at The Wharf.
If you want to get away this summer, but don’t want to travel far, book a staycation at The Wharf! Our three hotels, Canopy by Hilton, Hyatt House, and InterContinental, are open and awaiting your arrival.
We’re bringing New Orleans to DC! The Wharf is celebrating Mardi Gras with a community-wide extravaganza featuring a spirited parade and floats down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music on District Pier and a special fireworks finale.
Head to The Wharf's Instragram (@thewharfdc) to learn how to win a free pair of round-trip Water Taxi tickets.
Pamela Sofola, owner of A Beautiful Closet, is ready to welcome you back in-store to shop—along with many other businesses at The Wharf.