Week of Events
WalkingTown DC
(DC) (Events DC) Events DC WalkingTown is DC’s best public tour program, featuring guided walking tours in neighborhoods throughout the District of Columbia. Join us for eight days to visit eight wards and learn about our unique city. This year, we will host more than 50 walking and biking tours in September, offering authentic and memorable tours that help residents ...
Sunday, September 13, 2026
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September 13, 2026 -Birds, Boardwalks & Wetlands at Huntley
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September 13, 2026 -Roots to Rocks Mountain Biking 55+
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September 13, 2026 -Wildflower Walk at Locust Grove
Birds, Boardwalks & Wetlands at Huntley
(VA) (DC Bird Alliance) Join us for a bird walk at Huntley Meadows Park, one of the region’s premier wetland habitats and a favorite destination for birders and wildlife lovers alike. Known for its expansive marsh, scenic boardwalks, and rich biodiversity, Huntley Meadows offers excellent opportunities to observe a wide variety of birds and other wildlife. We’ll move at a ...
Roots to Rocks Mountain Biking 55+
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join the Roots to Rocks team for a mountain bike ride exclusively for folks 55+. Our instructors will go over the basics of bikes and bike handling skills in a supportive environment. These rides are great for people who have some riding experience, but you don’t need to be a seasoned veteran. This is a perfect way ...
Wildflower Walk at Locust Grove
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Fall is a rainbow of wildflowers, from goldenrods to asters in every shade of purple. Take a leisurely stroll through the park with our Master Naturalists who will interpret this last spectacular show of color before the changing of the seasons. Now a three part series, you may join us for one class or sign up for ...
Monday, September 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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September 15, 2026 -Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
Tuesday Morning Bird Walk at Kenilworth
(DC) (National Park Service) We invite you to join National Park Service volunteer and expert birder Molly Hermann for an engaging bird walk at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. This event is open to all, including those new to birding. We encourage participants to bring water, sunscreen, and binoculars if available. A limited number of binoculars are available for loan with a photo ID. ...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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September 16, 2026 -Fall Twilight Concert at Brookside
Fall Twilight Concert at Brookside
(MD) (Montgomery Parks) Join us each Tuesday evening in June for a series of musical performances set in the beauty of the Gardens! Admission is free, and no registration is required. Bring your friends and family, and don’t forget your chairs, blankets, and picnics (allowed in the Gardens on concert evenings only). Food trucks will also be available for your ...
Thursday, September 17, 2026
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September 17, 2026 -Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
Anacostia River Discovery Boat Tour
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society for a 1-hour Anacostia River boat tour to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. We will have the opportunity to witness some of the restoration of river habitats and how it has caused the rebound of the wildlife.
Friday, September 18, 2026
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September 18, 2026 -Springsong Living Landscapes Hike
Springsong Living Landscapes Hike
(MD) (Springsong Museum) Nourish your sense of wonder during a morning forest bathing walk in the Northwest Branch gorge adjacent to the Springsong Museum site. We will walk slowly and pause often as we explore the upland woods and streamside of cascading Northwest Branch. Forest bathing is a practice that began in Japan in the 1980s and celebrates the beauty ...
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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September 19, 2026 -Guided Forest Bathing at Hillwood
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September 19, 2026 -Autumn Equinox Sound Meditation & Nature Therapy
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September 19, 2026 -Anacostia River Boat Tour with a President
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September 19, 2026 -Fall Festival at Leopold’s Preserve
Guided Forest Bathing at Hillwood
(DC) (Hillwood) Slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds with certified forest bathing guide Adria S. Zeldin. Inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku (which translates to “absorbing the forest atmosphere”), forest bathing is a research-based activity designed to promote health and well-being through immersion in ...
Autumn Equinox Sound Meditation & Nature Therapy
(VA) (NOVA Parks) (Kindred Nature) Embrace the stillness of the morning and ease into your day with a nourishing blend of sound meditation and mindful nature connection. In the serene setting of Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, we’ll enjoy an immersive journey of sound meditation, sensory nature connection, and locally-sourced tea. Join Toni Kim (Inner Sound Collective) and Ilana Rubin (Kindred Nature) ...
Anacostia River Boat Tour with a President
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Join the Anacostia Watershed Society's President and CEO, Christopher Williams, for a boat tour on the Anacostia River to explore the ecological and historical changes that have occurred in the river and in the communities around the river. Meeting Location: We will gather at the Ballpark Boathouse public boat dock in Diamond Teague Park.
Fall Festival at Leopold’s Preserve
(VA) (Northern Virginia Conservation Trust) Join us for our annual Fall Festival at Leopold's Preserve, representing the best of outdoor recreation and educational opportunities. This exciting event will feature various activities and attractions for all ages. Enjoy the festivities with tables from nonprofit organizations, vendors offering unique goods and native plants for your garden, and popular delights from food trucks. ...