Artomatic
2010 Dates to be Announced. The one-of-a-kind art extravaganza features regional artists and performances including paintings, sculpture, photography, music, theater, poetry, dance and workshops.
DC Jazz Festival (formerly the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival)
June 1-13, 2010. Enjoy more than 100 jazz performances at concert venues and clubs throughout Washington, DC. Three days of concerts on the National Mall.
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.
Celebrate Fairfax! Festival
June 11-13, 2010. Northern Virginia’s largest annual community-wide celebration features live music, children’s activities, a community market place, a laser show and fireworks.
Capital Pride
June 4-13, 2010. A street festival and parade celebrate pride in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities in Washington, DC.
Imagination Bethesda
2010 Date to be Announced, 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.
Food & Wine Festival at National Harbor
June 12-13, 2010. Enjoy food and wine pairing, artisanal and organic products, lectures on culinary and wine trends and more.
DanceAfrica
2010 Dates to be Announced. Dance Place in Washington, DC celebrates its annual festival of African dance and music.
Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk
2010 Dates to be Announced. Visit eight museums near Dupont Circle featuring free admission and special activities for all ages.
America's Polo Cup World Championships
June 11-12, 2010. See the annual polo championships on the National Mall. This year's challenger is India.
Reston Town Center Taste of the Town
2010 Dates to be Announced, noon-10:30 p.m. 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.
Kids Restaurant Week
2010 Dates to be Announced. Washington, DC restaurants will offer special kid-friendly cuisine and fixed-price menus.
Tour de Cure Bicycling Event for the American Diabetes Association
2010 Dates to be Announced. Help raise funds and awareness about diabetes by participating in this annual event. All experience levels welcome.
Silverdocs Film Festival
2010 Dates to be Announced. Film festival showing 100 free films, and special programs at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Alexandria Waterfront Festival
2010 Dates to be Announced. Oronoco Bay State Park in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. The event includes historic tall ship tours, live entertainment, arts & crafts exhibits and a children’s sea hunt adventure.
The Source Theater Festival
2010 Dates to be Announced. 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.
Washington Soap Box Derby
2010 Dates to be Announced. Watch racers ages 8-17 compete in an All American Soap Box Derby on Capitol Hill.
Father's Day
June 20, 2010. 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.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
June 24–28 and July 1–5, 2010. 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.
National Capital Barbecue Battle
June 26-27, 2010. 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
2010 Dates to be Announced. Morven Park, Leesburg, VA. Enjoy a beer festival with food, live entertainment and children's activities.
DC Caribbean Carnival
June 26-27, 2010. Enjoy the colorful parade and festival with live performances from local and international artists, food, crafts and entertainment.
Montgomery County Heritage Days
2010 Dates to Be Announced, 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.
AT & T National Golf Tournament
June 28 - July 4, 2010. Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland. The PGA Tour, hosted by Tiger Woods, is a first class event featuring 120 top golf professionals competing at one of the highest-ranked courses in the country.
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