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Outdoors, on purpose.Oct 11 – Oct 17

DC Climate Ride 2026
Sat Oct 17 · 10 AMRhode Island Ave-Brentwood · Brentwood Railyard

Join the Washington Area Bicyclist Association for a DC climate ride with interpretive stops.

Anacostia River Explorers Public Tour @ Kingman Island
Tue Oct 13 · 5 PM · Sold outKingman Island - new dock at Benning Rd · Washington

Explore the Anacostia River from Kingman Island while learning about its history, wildlife, environmental threats and the solutions helping it thrive.

Autumn Splendor Forest Bathing
Sat Oct 17 · 9 AMUS National Arboretum · National Arboretum

Reconnect with nature during a forest-bathing session at the US National Arboretum.

Mega Trash Bash Kayak Clean-up at Four Mile Run
Sat Oct 17 · 9:30 AMKayak Barn at Four Mile Run Park · Alexandria

Paddle Four Mile Run and help remove litter, with kayaks, paddles and life jackets provided.

Lawn Games Social
Fri Oct 16 · 3 PM · Sold outThe Plaza at Mason Square · Virginia Square

Test your skills at various lawn games on the Plaza at Mason Square.

Fall Walk, National Mall Washington DC
Tomorrow · 4 PMSmithsonian Metro · National Mall

Take a free fall walk starting at Smithsonian Metro and explore the National Mall.

Jazz & Justice Festival - New Date
Tomorrow · 12 PMMalcolm X - Meridian Hill Park · U Street

Spend the afternoon at Malcolm X–Meridian Hill Park for free music, poetry, justice teach-ins and art.

DC Black History Walking Tour: Black Broadway and U Street Experience
Thu Oct 15 · 4:30 PMU Street Northwest · U Street

Walk through U Street’s musical and cultural heritage on a guided Black history tour curated by author and historian Briana Thomas.

Sunset Deep Breathing Workshop, Reservoir Recharge Wellness Series
Wed Oct 14 · 5:30 PMReservoir Park (McMillan) Community Center and Park · McMillan Sand Filtration Site

Take part in a sunset deep-breathing session at Reservoir Park, led by YMCA Anthony Bowen.

Outdoor Yoga w/ Mind the Mat
Wed Oct 14 · 6 PMThe Plaza at Mason Square · Virginia Square

Join Mind the Mat for an outdoor yoga session at the Plaza at Mason Square.