What to Do in the DMV: Your Oct. 9–10 Weekend

Eleven hyperlocal events. Two days. One list that already did the sorting.

Whether you're looking to network, shop small, or eat your way through Friday and Saturday, here's what's worth your time across the DMV on October 9 and 10.

11 things to do this weekend: Friday, Oct 9 - Sunday, Oct 11

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Food and Farm Fridays at THEARC - Fri Oct 9 12:00 pm

THEARC Farm

Food and Farm Fridays at THEARC, tomorrow, Friday, October 9, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM! This completely FREE community food resource turns the block into a massive nutrition sanctuary, where THEARC Farmers drop fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers harvested directly from our network of farms in Southeast D.C. Backed by thousands of pounds of fresh produce from the Capital Area Food Bank and prepared meals from DC Central Kitchen, this high-utility resource initiative is… [more details]

Second Annual Glass Canon Gala Fundraiser - Fri Oct 9 7:30 pm

Culture House DC

It is a night of theatrical celebration as the Glass Canon Theatre Company hosts its Second Annual Glass Canon Gala to launch their highly anticipated second season! This high-styled evening of revelry drops you into a vibrant social sandbox packed with curated drinks, delicious bites, a high-energy dance floor, and live pop-up performances by elite local DMV artists throughout the night. The creative tension peaks late in the evening with the official, live announcement of the company… [more details]

Mambo Fridays at Bryant St Market - Fri Oct 9 7:45 pm

Bryant St Market

You're invited to the dance floor for the Mambo Fridays: Halloween Costume Party at Bryant Street Market in Northeast D.C. This high-energy cultural sandbox kicks off at 7:45 PM with salsa lessons to get your footwork calibrated before the main social dancing engine fires up at 8:45 PM. It is a completely family-friendly event where kids 15 and under get in free, absolutely no partner is required, and the entire room is engineered for non-stop rhythm, great costumes, and excellent food… [more details]

Velvet Nights R&B Series - Fri Oct 9 8:00 pm

Citizens & Culture

 This event is built specifically for a true grown and elevated crowd, blending the absolute best in live Reggae roots with smooth, nostalgic hip-hop tracks and deep R&B classics. Arrive early between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM to indulge in a luxurious 3-course dinner curation, soak up the polished energy, and experience an evening of unparalleled style and unmatched sonic vibes. [more details]

Grand African Run 2026 - Sat Oct 10 9:00 am

Braddock Road Metro Station area, Alexandria, VA

Lace up your sneakers and mobilize your squad for the Grand African Run, a massive community race explicitly engineered to celebrate culture, fitness, and deep solidarity across the regional African diaspora. This high-energy athletic movement steps past the standard starting line, turning the pavement into a vibrant celebration of cross-continental heritage, rhythm, and collective stamina. If you need to lock down your tracking gear ahead of time, the mandatory race packet pickup… [more details]

50th Annual Fairfax Fall Festival - Sat Oct 10 10:00 am

Downtown Fairfax

What originally launched as a modest neighborhood market has exploded into a massive, city-scaling cultural blueprint packed with pure festival energy. This high-density community sandbox now commands a staggering roster of more than 400+ fine art and craft artisans, local informational hubs, and a sprawling fleet of diverse food vendors. Hit the pavement to navigate multiple concurrent stages of live music and entertainment, unwind in high-vibe beer gardens, and explore massive… [more details]

Good Booty Flea - Sat Oct 10 11:00 am

Konterra

Good Booty Flea flips the script on the standard pop-up market, deploying a modern, high-utility car boot sale built entirely around the thrill of the unexpected! Produced in a major collaborative partnership by USAN USAN and Konterra, this sprawling open-air sandbox mirrors the beloved British and European tradition where collectors roll up, open their trunks, and reveal a goldmine of curated inventory. [more details]

Snallygaster 2026 - Sat Oct 10 12:00 pm

Pennsylvania Avenue NW, between 3rd and 7th Streets

Celebrating its 14th monstrous year, this premier, zero-compromise outdoor tasting matrix is widely recognized as D.C.'s biggest and beastliest beer event, bar none. Step onto the festival grounds to navigate a mind-boggling inventory of no fewer than 450 highly sought-after drafts, rare gravity kegs, and exclusive bottle and can pours sourced from 166 of the finest artisan producers on the planet—all set against a massive backdrop of local food trucks and two live music stages pumping… [more details]

Capitol Hill Porch Fest - Sat Oct 10 2:00 pm

Capitol Hill

Get ready for an uncompromised, acoustic community takeover as the Capitol Hill Porchfest drops its massive autumn footprint straight onto the historic neighborhood grid! This hyperlocal neighborhood block festival strips away the standard corporate barriers, turning residential front porches into vibrant, live mini-concert stages that showcase the absolute best in grassroots DMV talent. Hit the brick sidewalks to discover an incredible musical sandbox across multiple genres, while… [more details]

Funset The Festival - Sat Oct 10 3:00 pm

Franklin Park

Immerse yourself in the vibrant heartbeat of the city as FUNSET deploys Funset the Festival this Saturday. Taking over the sweeping lawns of Franklin Park right in the heart of downtown D.C., this massive outdoor celebration is engineered to unite the District's music lovers, creatives, and families. Step onto the festival footprint to catch an elite lineup of live musical performances and high-energy DJs, explore a bustling marketplace [more details]

7th Annual DCLIVE All Black Semi Formal Gala - Sat Oct 10 7:30 pm

The Westin DC Downtown

Get ready for an elite double-feature celebration as The Westin opens its doors to host the highly anticipated official launch of The A-List Hat Collection alongside the massive 10-year anniversary of the A-List Of Entertainment! This premier, high-styled social sandbox brings together a sophisticated crowd of fashion architects, tastemakers, and industry elites to toast a decade of premium entertainment curation. Step directly into a high-energy gala environment packed with custom… [more details]

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