Fall Events in Capitol Riverfront
The leaves are beginning to drop, the brisk wind is starting to hit our cheekbones, and our collection of hoodies are ready to make their season debut. Needless to say, fall is in the here! And all of the fun fall events and activities are here right along with. Living in the District allows residents to take advantage of every autumn weekend and weekday. However, with so many activity options this season, it can be hard to keep track of everything you want to do over the next few months. To help with this, we have created a list of some must-do fall events in the DC area. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing vibe or a more interactive activity, we have you covered! Check out our list, and let us know which event you plan on attending this season.
We will be back with another blog later this fall season with a new list of festive activities. Happy fall!
A walk around the National Arboretum
The National Arboretum is nice any time of year, but there’s something about the fall season that really sets off the aesthetic. Visitors can enjoy a pleasant fall stroll through the park area while taking in the stunning greenery and pillars. The National Arboretum is also one of the District’s best places to take photos! Allow the season to serve as your fall filter as you capture the perfect image for your social media feed.
Oktoberfest (Capitol Riverfront)
Nothing screams the fall season more than Oktoberfest! The local Capitol Riverfront restaurants are ready to offer residents a delicious spread of menu options and interactive events to help you celebrate the start of the season! Join the fun starting September 23rd, 2021 as Atlas Half Street Brewery + Tap Room kicks off beer week with Oktoberfest-themed foods, music, and discounts on six-packs and merchandise.
To purchase tickets, and learn more about the Oktoberfest in Capitol Riverfront, click here.
“Art All Night” is BACK
The very popular “Art All Night” is back this weekend to a DC neighborhood near you! Enjoy the artistic creations of local DC artists with an interactive night-time experience starting this Friday (9/24) and Saturday (9/25) at 7 PM. If you aren’t familiar with this creative event in the District, Art all Night brings the life and feel of local DC artists and spreads them to all eight wards of the District. Attendees will have an opportunity to witness various neighborhood activations each night, bringing visual and performing arts, including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, dance, theater, film, and poetry, to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including local businesses and restaurants.
For more information about which neighborhoods are closest to Capitol Riverfront and to make a plan to visit other activations over the weekend, click here.
“Know Your Neighborhood” (Potomac Ave, Buzzard Point)
The third installment of “Know Your Neighborhood” is back on September 23rd, 2021 with another Capitol Riverfront neighborhood feature. Residents will have the opportunity to tour the Potomac Ave and Buzzard Point area, where they will learn about the history of the highlighted area and the new developments coming to the neighborhood. At the end of the walking tour, attendees will be treated to a local restaurant where they will enjoy delicious happy hour menu options.
The Fall season and neighborhood events blend so well together! Kick-off the beginning days of the new season with some local DC events that we didn’t have a chance to enjoy last year.
