upcoming EVENTS

Faction of Fools Presents Missed Connections

Faction of Fools is a family friendly troup that practices Commedia dell’Arte, a style of theater characterized by its use of masks, improvisation, physical comedy, and recognizable character types archetypes.

Red Bike Theatre Production by Pan Underground

Caridad Svich’s Red Bike is a play about being a child growing up in small town America and figuring out where you stand in a divided country.

Groundbreakings at Aspen Square and The Reynard

Join Us to Celebrate The Parks: Groundbreakings at Aspen Square & The Reynard!

Rorshach Theatre Presents Dracula

“Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really”

Spring Celebration & Egg Roll

BARRE3 Fitness Class

This 60-minute efficient and effective workout combines strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness.

Day of Service with Housing Up

Housing Up is launching its annual Back to School Drive and this year is focused on ensuring each of the 2,000 children they serve has a backpack full of school supplies that will set them up for success.

The Parks Marketplace: Ribbon Cutting

Join the development team at The Parks at Walter Reed for a community festival and ribbon-cutting event to celebrate the centerpiece of the north side of campus: with new retail, a community plaza, and three new residential buildings!

Playground Popsicle Party

A new playground at The Parks will be opening this month, so join us to celebrate with a cheerful popsicle party on Sunday, August 1, at 4:30 pm.

Washington Bach Consort

Sisters in Harmony: Women of the Baroque, a program of music including several pieces written by women composers of the 17th century

SOME’s Summer Concert with DC Strings

SOME (So Others Might Eat) invites you to attend a special evening of music and fun at the historic Parks at Walter Reed.

Mindfulness on the Great Lawn

Join your friends and neighbors for a 5-week program focused on mindfulness for enhancing creative self expression and compassion.

Flash Grass DJ Event

Featuring music, specialty bar, food, vendors, performances, and more! Rain or shine, 18+ (pets included)!

History Walking Tour at The Parks

FLASH: GRASS DJ EVENT

2nd installment of their 𝔾ℝ𝔸𝕊𝕊 series, featuring music, specialty bar, food, vendors, performances, and more!

Rochelle Rice

Rice’s sound leans heavily on solid lyrics, jazz-influenced harmony, and soaring vocals!

Down in the Reeds Music Festival

This year’s special celebration will continue to celebrate the power of music to heal across communities and cultures.

Shepherd Park Halloween Pet Parade and Costume Contest

The Shepherd Park Citizens Association is hosting its third annual Spet-tacular Halloween Parade and Costume Contest at the dog park at The Parks at Walter Reed.

Holiday Market and Celebration in The Parks

Celebrate the holidays with friends and neighbors on the Marketplace Plaza with a new weekend-long holiday market!

Year-Round Farmers Markets Nearby

The Takoma Park Farmers Market is open year-round.

Zumba on the Plaza: April-May

"Mezzanine" Spring Vintage & Vinyl Fair

The region’s best vintage vendors and vinyl record sellers converge at The Parks for a spring kick-off to get you dancing and dreaming of summer!

Yoga Heights Thursday Class

Outdoor, in-person fitness continues this year with community yoga classes every Saturday and Thursday from May to September on the Great Lawn!

Yoga Heights Saturdays Class

Outdoor, in-person fitness with community yoga classes every Saturday and Thursday from May to September on the Great Lawn!

Shepherd Park Garden Tour

Community Advisory Meetings

Community meetings related to construction concerns, traffic, connecting residents with employment and business opportunities and a host of other updates.

History Walking Tours at The Parks: May

A new history tour about The Parks at Walter Reed!

Civil War Walking Tour Starting at The Parks 

Bike From Home Day

Come to the Marketplace Plaza for Bike To Work Day!

Strength & Cardio with Jess: May/June

East Rock Creek Village: Jazz with James Zimmerman

Summer Wine Tasting at Kite House

Summer Wine Tasting at Kite House from Pere Wine Bar.

Turning the Page Bookstore Pop-up

Shop for used books, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl at a Carpe Librum pop-up sale.

District Dogs Open House

District Dogs Open House 2-8:45pm with tours and activities

Zumba on the Plaza: July

Fort Stevens Day 160 Anniversary

The 60th Battle of Fort Stevens Commemoration will be Music and The Defense of the Capital, Saturday, July 13, 2023 (10am – 3pm) at Fort Stevens.

Turning the Page Back to School Book Festival

Nü Androids Sunday DJ Series at the Marketplace Plaza

The Parks and Nü Androids present a Sunday DJ Series at the Marketplace Plaza this fall with low-key events by spectacular DJs.

History Walking Tour at The Parks: September

A new history tour about The Parks at Walter Reed!

Coffee With Law Enforcement

Starbucks is hosting Coffee with Law Enforcement on October 4

DCI's La Gran Fiesta

La Gran Fiesta, on Saturday, Oct. 5 celebrates Hispanic Month at DCI.

Spooky HEY! HO! LET’S GO! Dance Party at Juneberry Garage

A dance party for kids and adults featuring no kids music from 4 to 6 p.m.

DCI Color Me Fun Run

DC International School (DCI) hosts its Fun Run + Community Bash on Saturday, October 26.

Mezzanine Vintage & Vinyl Market

Come to the Marketplace Plaza for vinyl record vendors, vintage wares and clothing vendors,  and DJs!

Holiday Market & Celebration

Celebrate the holidays with friends and neighbors on the Marketplace Plaza with our popular Holiday Market & Celebration. 

DC International School's Grab and Go Market Open Food Pantry

DC International School’s Grab and Go Market open Food Pantry is open Dec 18.

Loyalty Bookstore February Events at The Parks

March Loyalty Bookstore Events at The Parks

Turning the Page Bookstore Pop-Up

Turning the Page Bookstore Pop-up has thousands of used books, cds, DVDs, and vinyl.

April Events at Loyalty Bookstore at The Parks

Mezzanine Vintage and Vinyl Spring Festival

The Mezzanine Vintage and Vinyl Festival will return to the Marketplace Plaza on April 27!

Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday Evenings

Biweekly $10 yoga classes each Sunday and Thursday

The Parks History Walking Tour

The WalkingTownDC tours are coming to The Parks at Walter Reed! We’re thrilled to offer a free WalkingtownDC tour based on our history tour of the campus. 

Nü Androids Presents International DJ Group Anjunadeep

Nü Androids will host a special lineup of some of the best names in Progressive and Deep House.

Yoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings

Biweekly $10 yoga classes each Sunday and Thursday

Zumba with One Rule Dance Sundays in May, June, and July

Zumba = Fun cardio workout to Latin + pop music

Hand Dancing with DJ Rick G on The Plaza

Hand Dancing on The Plaza with Motown classics and R&B hits.

Strength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings

Strength and Cardio on Tues & Thurs mornings at the Plaza from Yoga Heights Studio.

Happy Hours: Music & Dancing

Come mingle and dance on the Marketplace Plaza during our low-key Happy Hours.

Mind Over Matters: Musical Healing for Weird Times

Come to The Great Lawn for an afternoon of deep listening, community and bliss through music.

Jazz in The Parks

The region’s most acclaimed jazz musicians are returning to the ever-popular Jazz in The Parks on the Great Lawn this summer. Come enjoy these laid-back summer evenings.

Home Rule Music Festival

The Home Rule Music Festival is a family-friendly event focused on the music and culture of Washington, DC on June 22.