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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Get a preview of The Wharf Ice Rink! On November 23, 2025, The Wharf Ice Rink will open for a preview of the rink from 1pm-5pm for everyone. If you're a Southwest DC resident, you skate for free—including free ice skate rental.
Celebrate the season with a visit to the Christmas Tree Market at The Wharf for trees, wreaths, garlands, and more! Offering trees ranging from tabletop all the way to 8ft, the market at Camp Wharf is open every day.
Join us on December 6, 2025 for the Holiday Boat Parade & Party. Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel.
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.
More InfoFrom hosting top-name music acts to serving as an unexpected convention facility, The Anthem is an entertainment destination with an edge. This acoustically advanced concert hall can hold up to 6,000 people—for everything from unapologetic rock gigs to intimate marquee performances to exclusive galas and more.
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