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DC Jazz Festival
June 1-10, 2012. Enjoy more than 100 jazz performances at concert venues and clubs throughout Washington, DC.
Free Summer Concerts
Find concert schedules for free family entertainment throughout the month in various destinations around Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Free Outdoor Movies
Outdoor movies are getting very popular and there are a variety of venues to choose from throughout the summer. See the schedules here.
Artomatic
Through June 23, 2012. Crystal City, VA. The free Washington DC art extravaganza is well-known for transforming empty spaces into vibrant arts communities that celebrate creativity and create a unique and exciting event.
Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk
June 2-3, 2012. Visit museums near Dupont Circle featuring free admission and special activities for all ages.
Washington Nationals Baseball
The Major League Baseball's National League East plays 81 home games each season at Nationals Park. Enjoy a fun-filled day cheering on DC's baseball team.
Summer Theater in Washington DC
With dozens of performances around the region, here is the schedule of the top shows for the 2012 season.
Capital Pride
May 30-June 10, 2012. A street festival and parade celebrate pride in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities in Washington, DC.
Taste of Georgetown
June 2, 2012, 11 am-4 pm. Sample dishes from 30 Georgetown restaurants, while enjoying live music and children's activities.
Imagination Bethesda
June 2, 2012, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. A children's steet festival featuring costume characters, face painters, dance troupes, theatre performances and a variety of hands-on arts activities.
Washington Folk Festival
June 2-3, 2012, 12-7 p.m. Glen Echo Park. Presented by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington, the free festival features hundreds of musicians, storytellers, dancers, and craft vendors representing the rich cultural diversity of the Washington area. Audiences will enjoy American musical traditions such as bluegrass, blues, and swing as well as international traditions from across the globe. Rain or shine.
Vintage Virginia Wine Festival
June 2-3, 2012. Bull Run Park, Centreville, Virginia. Enjoy samples by more than 50 wineries including over 250 award-winning Virginia wines, educational seminars on food pairing, fine art exhibits, children’s activities, food and live entertainment.
Tour de Cure Bicycling Event for the American Diabetes Association
June 3, 2012. Help raise funds and awareness about diabetes by participating in this annual event. All experience levels welcome.
Grand Opening Maryland Live! Casino
June 6, 2012, at 10:00 p.m. Arundel Mills, MD. The largest gambling facility in the region will open this month. The casino will feature 4,750 slot and electric table games, upscale dining options, retail, entertainment and commercial space and 1,200 hotel rooms.
The Source Theater Festival
June 8–July 1, 2012. Source Theatre, 1835 14th Street, NW Washington, DC. See new works in theater, dance, music, visual art, film, puppetry, spoken word, poetry and hip-hop. Performances include eighteen 10-Minute Plays, four one act plays, eight “Mash-Ups,” Project 24/7, three staged readings and a one-of-a-kind opening night event.
Celebrate Fairfax! Festival
June 8-10, 2012. Northern Virginia’s largest annual community-wide celebration features live music, children’s activities, a community market place, a laser show and fireworks.
USAF Cycling Classic
June 9-10, 2012. Cycling event in Crystal City, VA to help members of the United States military who have sustained Traumatic Brain Injuries.
Girl Scouts Centennial Sing-along
June 9, 2012, 1-4 p.m. An estimated 200,000 Girl Scouts are expected to attend the 100th Anniversary event on the National Mall in Washington DC.
Annapolis Arts and Crafts Festival
June 9-10, 2012. The two-day celebration of the arts in Annapolis, Maryland features the juried works of more than 150 fine artists and craftsmen, wine tastings, food, live entertainment and activities for the entire family.
Taste of Reston
June 15-17, 2012. Reston Town Center. Enjoy a variety of food from the region’s finest eateries, live music, activities and games. Admission and parking are free. Tastings start at $1.
Washington Soap Box Derby
June 16, 2012. Watch racers ages 8-17 compete in an All American Soap Box Derby on Capitol Hill.
Father's Day
June 17, 2012. Looking for a special way to spend Father’s Day this year? Here are some ideas of ways to spend some family time with Dad on Father’s Day in Washington, DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.
Manassas Wine and Jazz Festival
June 17, 2012. Enjoy an afternoon of wine and live jazz in Old Town Manassas, Virginia.
Silverdocs Film Festival
June 18-24, 2012. Film festival showing 100 free films, and special programs at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.
National Capital Barbecue Battle
June 23-24, 2012. If you love barbecue you’ll love the food samples, cooking demonstrations, interactive displays and children’s activities at this sizzling summer festival on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW between 9th & 14th Sts.
Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest
June 23-24, 2012. Morven Park, Leesburg, VA. Enjoy a beer festival with food, live entertainment and children's activities.
DC Caribbean Carnival
June 23-24, 2012. Crossroads Entertainment Complex, 4103 Baltimore Ave. Bladensburg, Maryland. The event is the first part of this year's carnival featuring local Steelbands and the Dimanche Gras - the judging of costumes and live entertainment.
Montgomery County Heritage Days
June 23-24, 12-4 p.m. More than 30 historic sites in Montgomery County, Maryland showcase the county’s rich history with free music, dance, food, and children's activities.
Wolf Trap's Children's Theatre-in-the-Woods
Tuesdays through Saturdays, June-August 2012. Family friendly performances in music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, and theater. (recommended for children ages 5-12)
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
June 27 - July 1 and July 4 - 8, 2012. Celebrate cultural traditions from around the world. The Festival includes daily and evening music and dance performances, crafts and cooking demonstrations, storytelling and discussions of cultural issues. This is one of Washington, DC’s most popular summer events.
AIDS Memorial Quilt
June 27-July 8 and July 21-25, 2012. The Quilt will be on display in Washington, DC this summer for two different events – on the Mall as part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival and at several venues around the city during The International AIDS Conference that is taking place at The Washington Convention Center. The Quilt serves as a memorial for those who have died of AIDS and as a community project to educate the public about the devastating impact of the disease.
A T & T National Golf Tournament
June 27-July 1, 2012. Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland. Top PGA TOUR professionals compete at one of the highest-ranked courses in the country.
Great American Festival
June 30, 2012. National Harbor. The festival celebrates America's birthday with live entertainment, featuring 12 local bands and fireworks, for ages 21+.
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