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 20, 2026
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September 20, 2026 -Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
Sunday Morning Bird Walk at Dyke Marsh
(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join FODM for a bird walk every Sunday at 8 a.m. The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater, tidal marsh on the Virginia side of the Potomac River in Fairfax County. It is a unit of the George Washington Memorial Parkway, U.S. National Park Service. Meet in the Belle Haven Park south parking lot.
Monday, September 21, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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September 22, 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 23, 2026
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September 23, 2026 -Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey at Dyke Marsh
Butterfly and Dragonfly Survey at Dyke Marsh
(VA) (Friends of Dyke Marsh) Join our volunteer team once a month, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, and help count butterflies and dragonflies in Dyke Marsh on September 23rd and October 21st. Surveyors do not need experience or specialized knowledge. Meet in the south Belle Haven Park parking lot. Wear sturdy shoes, bring water, sun and insect protection and a snack. Binoculars, ...
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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September 24, 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 25, 2026
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September 25, 2026 -Little Tyke Hike in Rock Creek Park
Little Tyke Hike in Rock Creek Park
(DC) (National Park Service) Bring your little ones to learn about the forest and how to explore nature! This program includes books, animal puppets, magnifying glasses, and a very short hike. During the walk, children are encouraged to search for shapes and colors and use their senses to explore the forest. Recommended for families with children 6 and under.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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September 26, 2026 -Rock Creek Park Tree Tour with Melanie Choukas Bradley
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September 26, 2026 -Late Skate at Anacostia Park
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September 26, 2026 -Mussel Release in Kenilworth Lake
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September 26, 2026 -Friends of Peirce Mill Picnic in the Park
Rock Creek Park Tree Tour with Melanie Choukas Bradley
(DC) (Casey Trees) Join naturalist and author Melanie Choukas-Bradley for a guided walk through the rich landscapes of Rock Creek Park. This Field Session is a part of the 2026 Urban Tree Summit, hosted by Casey Trees and Montgomery Parks. The immersive tour invites participants to slow down and observe the intricate relationships between native trees, understory plants, and wildlife. ...
Late Skate at Anacostia Park
(DC) (Friends of Anacostia Park) Come get your skate on! Join Friends of Anacostia Park, the National Park Service, and our community partners for a day of music, recreation and kinship in DC's most storied skating venue.
Mussel Release in Kenilworth Lake
(DC) (Anacostia Watershed Society) Volunteers will help AWS to release freshwater mussels into the Anacostia River! In 2018 we started a mussel propagation project partnering with the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery run by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Virginia collecting local broodstock from the Anacostia River. Volunteers are critical to keep this project going and to meet ...
Friends of Peirce Mill Picnic in the Park
(DC) (Friends of Peirce Mill) Bring a picnic supper to Peirce Mill, enjoy a free concert, and savor the waning days of summer in Rock Creek Park.