Dancing On The Waterfront at The Wharf
Join us for an evening of salsa dancing on the waterfront every Thursday from September 10 through October 8 in M Street Landing, presented by Heineken.
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 an evening of salsa dancing on the waterfront every Thursday from September 10 through October 8 in M Street Landing, presented by Heineken.
SURGE turns Washington’s waterfront into one continually changing stage. Dance, live music, voice, and multidisciplinary performance meet on Washington’s waterfront for one night on Thursday, September 24.
Join us for an evening of salsa dancing on the waterfront every Thursday from September 10 through October 8 in M Street Landing, presented by Heineken.
On September 26 join Freedom Forum for a free, family-friendly festival to celebrate the everyday freedoms all of us enjoy and the vital role they play in American life — all brought to you by the First Amendment.
Celebrate oyster season with Kirwan’s on the Wharf and Peroni with an afternoon oyster fest on Pearl Street.
Join us for an evening of salsa dancing on the waterfront every Thursday from September 10 through October 8 in M Street Landing, presented by Heineken.
This October, head to The Wharf to celebrate Oktoberfest—featuring the Wiener 500 Dachshund Dash and the Sam Adams stein hoisting competition.
Join us for an evening of salsa dancing on the waterfront every Thursday from September 10 through October 8 in M Street Landing, presented by Heineken.
Maum Market is a mindfully curated, pop-up market celebrating Asian-owned brands coming to The Wharf on October 18.
Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening enjoying some of The Wharf’s best restaurants while supporting St. John’s Community Services. Proceeds support the SJCS food pantry and person-centered programs for adults living with disabilities in the D.C. community.
Pints for Paws with Pacifico arrives to The Wharf for a tail-wagging afternoon by the water benefiting Brandywine Valley SPCA!
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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