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, outdoor movies, boat parades, fireworks, and more!
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Join us for a red-carpet watch party celebrating fashion’s biggest night. Dress to impress in your best "Fashion is Art" attire, sip wine, and take in the spectacle on the big screen by the water—all benefitting a great cause.
Bike to Work Day is on May 15, 2026. Be sure to bike to The Wharf for a quick bite!
Sunset Cinema at The Wharf is back this summer—enjoy free outdoor movies Wednesday evenings on Transit Pier presented by Pacifico Beer. Movies being at 7:30.
Grooves in the Grove returns Thursday evenings this Summer bringing vibey beats to the waterfront.
Summer never sounded better! Join us for free concerts on Transit Pier every Friday evening starting at 7pm presented by Pacifico.
Sunset Cinema at The Wharf is back this summer—enjoy free outdoor movies Wednesday evenings on Transit Pier presented by Pacifico Beer. Movies being at 7:30.
Grooves in the Grove returns Thursday evenings this Summer bringing vibey beats to the waterfront.
Get ready to step, spin, and swing at The Wharf’s Swing Dance Night with Gottaswing! Champion dancers Tom Koerner and Debra Sternberg will get you moving, followed by live rockabilly tunes from The Thrills to keep the dance floor hopping!
Sunset Cinema at The Wharf is back this summer—enjoy free outdoor movies Wednesday evenings on Transit Pier presented by Pacifico Beer. Movies being at 7:30.
Red Bull Spin Off is a high-energy challenge where teams of two create custom-made bicycles and attempt to cross the finish line on a floating race track. Balance, brains, and bravery required. It all spins off at The Wharf on June 27, 2026.
Celebrate America 250 during the Fourth of July at The Wharf Celebration with free country music on multiple outdoor stages. The Wharf also has spectacular views of the National Park Service fireworks launched from the National Mall.
Enjoy the freshest fish from one of the country’s oldest fish markets. Oysters on the half shell. Blue crabs by the bushel. Whole fishes caught that morning. And a low-key atmosphere that makes everything taste even better. Stop by for the food or the fishmongers—the Municipal Fish Market never disappoints.
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