Events

2007

August
Arlington County Fair
Arlington County’s four-day fair includes crafts, exhibitors and food at the Thomas Jefferson Center. Call (703) 228-6400 for more information.
Georgia Avenue Day
D.C.'s longest business corridor features a parade, carnival rides, foods and live music along Georgia and Eastern Avenues, NW. Call (202) 723-5166 for more information.
U.S. Army Band "1812 Overture"
Tchaikovsky's “1812 Overture” performed by the U.S. Army band gets firepower backing from the Salute Gun Platoon of the 3rd U.S. Infantry on the White House Ellipse Visitor Pavilion. Call (202) 208-1631 for more information.

September
Adams Morgan Festival
Expanding from a day into a weekend, Adams Morgan celebrates with multicultural music -- reggae, jazz, R&B and salsa -- as well as international cuisine. Call (202) 789-7000 for more information.
Ambassador’s Ball
The Ambassador’s Ball, which has raised more than $8 million for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, kicks off Washington’s glittering social season, at the Grand Hyatt Washington at Washington Center. Call (202) 296-5363 for more information.
National Black Family Reunion
Attracting more than 500,000 to the National Mall and supported by the National Council of Negro Women, the two-day Black Family Reunion celebrates with free gospel concerts, health screenings, food, fun and an international marketplace. Call (202) 383-9130 for more information.
Hispanic Designers Gala Fashion Show
Drawing Hispanic entertainers and politicians, this fashionable gala helps fund scholarships for Hispanic design students. Call (202) 619-7222 for more information.
Kalorama House and Embassy Tour
Tours begin at the Woodrow Wilson House, a museum property of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and include the Kalorama Guest House at Kalorama Park. Call (202) 387-4062 for more information.
Kennedy Center Open House
The annual open house of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington's premier performing arts center, includes free concerts and performances. Call (202) 467-4600 for more information.
National Frisbee Championships
Disk-catching canines, top dogs and others are judged on showmanship, leaping agility and execution, on the grounds of the Washington Monument. Call (800) 423-3268) for more information.
Rock Creek Park Day
Environmental, recreational and historical programs dominate this daylong tribute to Rock Creek Park, one of the world’s largest urban parks. Call (202) 426-6829.

October
Lombardi Gala
Benefitting the Lombardi Cancer Center at Georgetown University Medical Center, the Lombardi Gala features dinner and a silent auction, at the Hilton Washington and Towers. Call (202) 687-1067 for more information.
Taste of Baltimore
Highlighting Baltimore foods, wines, family fun, and musical entertainment, Taste of Baltimore showcases radio personalities and more than 70 area restaurants with a sampling pavilion in Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Call (410) 494-1066 for more information.
Taste of D.C.
The largest outdoor food festival in the Atlantic states is well worth the short drive from Baltimore, featuring ethnic and local cuisine, along Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the U.S. Capitol. For more information call (202) 724-5436.
St. James' Art, Antique & Craft Auctions
To celebrate a sense of community on Capitol Hill, St. James' Episcopal Church hosts its art, antique, and craft auction including lithographs, watercolors, photographs, and prints by Matisse, Miro, Pastore, and more. Auction items range from fine arts to weekend getaways. Call (202) 546-1746 for more information.
Army Ten Miler
As America’s largest 10-mile race, the Army Ten Miler starts and finishes at the Pentagon, passing national treasures such as the Lincoln Memorial, Capitol, and the Washington monument. A 200M Youth Run Walk is also staged. Call (202) 685-3361 for more information.
Theodore Roosevelt’s Birthday Celebration
This celebration on the 88-acre Theodore Roosevelt Island honors the nation's 26th president, known for conservationism. Call (703) 289-2530 for more information.