From all-day festivals on the piers to live music performances along Wharf Street, The Wharf always offers a fantastic lineup of things to do in Washington, DC. Join us for live music, waterfront workouts, art shows, boat parades, fireworks, and more!
Download The Wharf 2025 Events Calendar
Join fellow hockey fans at The Wharf to Rock the Rink with the Washington Capitals. Skate at The Wharf Ice Rink and enjoy a DJ, Caps gear giveaways, and more. We’ll also broadcast the Capitals’ away game on the 85" TV screen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pants off and party on for a cause! Run a mile(ish) around The Wharf and help find a cure for Neurofibromatosis.
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.
Join fellow hockey fans at The Wharf to Rock the Rink with the Washington Capitals. Skate at The Wharf Ice Rink and enjoy a DJ, Caps gear giveaways, and more. We’ll also broadcast the Capitals’ away game on the jumbotron screen.
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a free community-wide extravaganza featuring a lively parade down Wharf Street, a dance party with live music and a special fireworks finale.
The Wharf and Kirwan's Irish Pub are bringing the luck of the Irish to the waterfront with our free Ireland at The Wharf festival! Enjoy all the fun of a true Irish festival with Guinness beer, whiskey and bands.
Join us at the home of the cherry blossoms for Bloomaroo®, a free family-friendly spring extravaganza with live music, art, as well as a fireworks show.
Small Dogs, Big Fun. The 13h Annual Running of the Chihuahuas includes a day of fun, festivites and fundraising.
Bike to Work Day is on May 15, 2025. Be sure to bike to The Wharf for a quick bite!
Celebrate the Fourth of July at The Wharf with a free celebration on District Pier. The celebration includes a bar, country music and spectacular views of the National Park Service fireworks launched from the National Mall.
Whether you like to be on the Potomac or prefer the sparkling views from land, The Wharf offers ample things to do and ways to enjoy the water. Dine in one of our fabulous restaurants. Browse our shops. Or join us during one of our festivals. Take a look at our upcoming events to plan your next visit.
Explore the WharfFresh seafood is a given on the waterfront. But The Wharf offers more, including a wide selection of distinctive choices for food, drinks, and entertainment while you eat. Watch the chefs prepare your meal. Listen to music. Or just people-watch while you savor the flavors of The Wharf.
Explore Restaurants