upcoming EVENTS

Learning
The Great Lawn with a crowd of people.

Community Advisory Meetings

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

 

Wellness
An outdoor yoga class in the grass.

Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday Evening

Biweekly $10 yoga classes each Sunday and Thursday

Market
Cherry tree in blossom at The Parks near the Great Lawn

Holding an Event at The Parks

Music Learning Arts

Hand Dancing with DJ Rick G on The Plaza

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

Wellness
People do yoga outside in a grassy area.

Yoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings

Biweekly $10 yoga classes each Sunday and Thursday

Music Arts
crowd enjoying jazz on the Great Lawn

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.

Learning History
A black and white photo of a large lawn.

The Parks History Walking Tour

The WalkingTownDC tours are coming to The Parks at Walter Reed for a history tour of the campus

Wellness
People do yoga outside in a grassy area.

Somatic Movement Sessions with Coach Kay

Join Coach Kay for a Somatic Movement class Tuesday evenings this fall.

Wellness

Zumba with One Rule Dance Saturdays in September

Join the Zumba Dance Fitness class Saturday mornings at 9am on the Plaza.

Music Market

Mezzanine Vintage and Vinyl Spring Festival

The Mezzanine Vintage and Vinyl Festival will return to the Marketplace Plaza on Oct 19!

Events this week

Tap to learn more.

Arts
A theater company poster.

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.

Arts
sunset in the city

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.

Learning Eat & Drink
A busy street corner.

Groundbreakings at Aspen Square and The Reynard

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

Arts
rorshach theatre dracula

Rorshach Theatre Presents Dracula

“Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really”

Learning Eat & Drink
crowd on a sunny day on the Great Lawn

Spring Celebration & Egg Roll

Wellness
fitness class on the Great Lawn

BARRE3 Fitness Class

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

A group of people outside hold a sign that says 'housing up'.

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.

Confetti is floating through the air.

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!

Eat & Drink
A crowd gathers for a ribbon cutting for a playground.

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.

Music
Washington Bach Consort.

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

Music
DC Strings concert, instrument

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.

Learning Wellness
A person smiles at the camera holding his heart and stomach.

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.

Music Arts
A close up of grass.

FLASH: GRASS DJ EVENT

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

Learning Arts
Black and white image of a building on a hill with people on the grass.

History Walking Tour at The Parks

Music
A flyer for an event.

Flash Grass DJ Event

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

 

 

 

Music
A band plays music outside for a crowd.

Rochelle Rice

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

Music
People listen to a performance.

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.

Arts
A dog looks at the camera.

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.

Eat & Drink Arts
children laugh at an outdoor event.

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!

Market
A stall at a farmers market.

Year-Round Farmers Markets Nearby

The Takoma Park Farmers Market is open year-round.

Music Eat & Drink Arts Market
vendor selling at The Parks holiday market

"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!

Music Wellness
woman zumba dancing in the park

Zumba on the Plaza: April-May

Learning Arts Wellness
The Great Lawn during an event

Shepherd Park Garden Tour

Learning
The Great Lawn with a crowd of people.

Community Advisory Meetings

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

 

Learning Arts
A black and white photo of a large lawn.

History Walking Tours at The Parks: May

A new history tour about The Parks at Walter Reed!

Learning
Battle of Fort Stevens showing tree

Civil War Walking Tour Starting at The Parks 

Music Eat & Drink
An overhead view of a marketplace.

Bike From Home Day

Come to the Marketplace Plaza for Bike To Work Day!

Wellness

Strength & Cardio with Jess: May/June

Music Market

Turning the Page Bookstore Pop-up

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

Market

District Dogs Open House

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

Learning History

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.

Learning Arts
Black and white image of a building with columns.

History Walking Tour at The Parks: September

A new history tour about The Parks at Walter Reed!

Music Arts

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.

Eat & Drink

Coffee With Law Enforcement

Starbucks is hosting Coffee with Law Enforcement on October 4

Music Eat & Drink Arts

DCI's La Gran Fiesta

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

Music Eat & Drink

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.

Wellness

DCI Color Me Fun Run

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

Music Market

Mezzanine Vintage & Vinyl Market

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

Market

Holiday Market & Celebration

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

Market

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.

Market

Loyalty Bookstore February Events at The Parks

Arts Market

March Loyalty Bookstore Events at The Parks

Market

Turning the Page Bookstore Pop-Up

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

Market

April Events at Loyalty Bookstore at The Parks

Wellness
An outdoor yoga class in the grass.

Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday Evening

Biweekly $10 yoga classes each Sunday and Thursday

Market
Cherry tree in blossom at The Parks near the Great Lawn

Holding an Event at The Parks

Music

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.

Music Learning Arts

Hand Dancing with DJ Rick G on The Plaza

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

Wellness
People do yoga outside in a grassy area.

Yoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings

Biweekly $10 yoga classes each Sunday and Thursday

Wellness

Strength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings

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

Music Eat & Drink

Happy Hours: Music & Dancing

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

Music Wellness

Mind Over Matters: Musical Healing for Weird Times

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

Music Arts
crowd enjoying jazz on the Great Lawn

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.

Music Learning Eat & Drink Arts

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.

Music Arts Wellness

East Rock Creek Village Concert: Jazz with James Zimmerman

James Keith Zimmerman Live Jazz Concert on the Plaza hosted by East Rock Creek Village

Learning History
A black and white photo of a large lawn.

The Parks History Walking Tour

The WalkingTownDC tours are coming to The Parks at Walter Reed for a history tour of the campus

Music Market

Turning the Page Back to School Book Festival

Wellness
People do yoga outside in a grassy area.

Somatic Movement Sessions with Coach Kay

Join Coach Kay for a Somatic Movement class Tuesday evenings this fall.

Wellness

Zumba with One Rule Dance Saturdays in September

Join the Zumba Dance Fitness class Saturday mornings at 9am on the Plaza.

Music Market

Mezzanine Vintage and Vinyl Spring Festival

The Mezzanine Vintage and Vinyl Festival will return to the Marketplace Plaza on Oct 19!

There are no scheduled events for today - but check out our newsletter for information on upcoming events, and feel free to drop by for some impromptu, natural moments.

view events this week

30 Apr

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.

GO TO EVENT

21 May

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.

GO TO EVENT

15 Sep

Groundbreakings at Aspen Square and The Reynard

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

GO TO EVENT

14 Oct

Rorshach Theatre Presents Dracula

“Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really”

GO TO EVENT

15 Apr

Spring Celebration & Egg Roll

GO TO EVENT

3 Jun

BARRE3 Fitness Class

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

GO TO EVENT

1 Jul

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.

GO TO EVENT

20 Jul

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!

GO TO EVENT

1 Aug

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.

GO TO EVENT

12 Aug

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

GO TO EVENT

25 Aug

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.

GO TO EVENT

9 Sep

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.

GO TO EVENT

7 Oct

FLASH: GRASS DJ EVENT

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

GO TO EVENT

7 Oct

History Walking Tour at The Parks

GO TO EVENT

7 Oct

Flash Grass DJ Event

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

 

 

 

GO TO EVENT

9 Oct

Rochelle Rice

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

GO TO EVENT

14 Oct

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.

GO TO EVENT

29 Oct

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.

GO TO EVENT

2 Dec

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!

GO TO EVENT

1 Jan

Year-Round Farmers Markets Nearby

The Takoma Park Farmers Market is open year-round.

GO TO EVENT

28 Apr

"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!

GO TO EVENT

28 Apr

Zumba on the Plaza: April-May

GO TO EVENT

5 May

Shepherd Park Garden Tour

GO TO EVENT

1 Sep

Community Advisory Meetings

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

 

GO TO EVENT

11 May

History Walking Tours at The Parks: May

A new history tour about The Parks at Walter Reed!

GO TO EVENT

11 May

Civil War Walking Tour Starting at The Parks 

GO TO EVENT

17 May

Bike From Home Day

Come to the Marketplace Plaza for Bike To Work Day!

GO TO EVENT

26 May

Strength & Cardio with Jess: May/June

GO TO EVENT

23 Jun

Turning the Page Bookstore Pop-up

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

GO TO EVENT

28 Jun

District Dogs Open House

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

GO TO EVENT

13 Jul

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.

GO TO EVENT

15 Sep

History Walking Tour at The Parks: September

A new history tour about The Parks at Walter Reed!

GO TO EVENT

15 Sep

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.

GO TO EVENT

4 Oct

Coffee With Law Enforcement

Starbucks is hosting Coffee with Law Enforcement on October 4

GO TO EVENT

5 Oct

DCI's La Gran Fiesta

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

GO TO EVENT

19 Oct

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.

GO TO EVENT

26 Oct

DCI Color Me Fun Run

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

GO TO EVENT

27 Oct

Mezzanine Vintage & Vinyl Market

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

GO TO EVENT

16 Nov

Holiday Market & Celebration

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

GO TO EVENT

18 Dec

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.

GO TO EVENT

6 Feb

Loyalty Bookstore February Events at The Parks

GO TO EVENT

2 Mar

March Loyalty Bookstore Events at The Parks

GO TO EVENT

22 Mar

Turning the Page Bookstore Pop-Up

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

GO TO EVENT

13 Apr

April Events at Loyalty Bookstore at The Parks

GO TO EVENT

4 Sep

Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday Evening

Biweekly $10 yoga classes each Sunday and Thursday

GO TO EVENT

31 Aug

Holding an Event at The Parks

GO TO EVENT

3 May

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.

GO TO EVENT

7 Sep

Hand Dancing with DJ Rick G on The Plaza

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

GO TO EVENT

6 Sep

Yoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings

Biweekly $10 yoga classes each Sunday and Thursday

GO TO EVENT

6 May

Strength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings

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

GO TO EVENT

5 Sep

Happy Hours: Music & Dancing

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

GO TO EVENT

17 May

Mind Over Matters: Musical Healing for Weird Times

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

GO TO EVENT

20 Sep

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.

GO TO EVENT

21 Jun

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.

GO TO EVENT

17 Aug

East Rock Creek Village Concert: Jazz with James Zimmerman

James Keith Zimmerman Live Jazz Concert on the Plaza hosted by East Rock Creek Village

GO TO EVENT

7 Sep

The Parks History Walking Tour

The WalkingTownDC tours are coming to The Parks at Walter Reed for a history tour of the campus

GO TO EVENT

23 Aug

Turning the Page Back to School Book Festival

GO TO EVENT

2 Sep

Somatic Movement Sessions with Coach Kay

Join Coach Kay for a Somatic Movement class Tuesday evenings this fall.

GO TO EVENT

6 Sep

Zumba with One Rule Dance Saturdays in September

Join the Zumba Dance Fitness class Saturday mornings at 9am on the Plaza.

GO TO EVENT

19 Oct

Mezzanine Vintage and Vinyl Spring Festival

The Mezzanine Vintage and Vinyl Festival will return to the Marketplace Plaza on Oct 19!

GO TO EVENT

Tap to learn more

There are no scheduled events for today - but check out our newsletter for information on upcoming events, and feel free to drop by for some impromptu, natural moments.

view events this week
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4Holding an Event at The ParksHand Dancing with DJ Rick G on The PlazaYoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings5Community Advisory MeetingsHolding an Event at The Parks6Holding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings7Holding an Event at The Parks8Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday EveningHolding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings9Holding an Event at The ParksHappy Hours: Music & Dancing10Holding an Event at The ParksYoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings
11Holding an Event at The Parks12Community Advisory MeetingsHolding an Event at The Parks13Holding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings14Holding an Event at The Parks15Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday EveningHolding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings16Holding an Event at The Parks17Holding an Event at The ParksYoga on The Great Lawn Sunday MorningsMind Over Matters: Musical Healing for Weird Times
18Holding an Event at The ParksHand Dancing with DJ Rick G on The Plaza19Holding an Event at The Parks20Holding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings21Holding an Event at The Parks22Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday EveningHolding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings23Holding an Event at The Parks24Holding an Event at The ParksYoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings
25Holding an Event at The Parks26Holding an Event at The Parks27Holding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings28Holding an Event at The Parks29Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday EveningHolding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings30Holding an Event at The Parks31Holding an Event at The ParksYoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings
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8Holding an Event at The Parks9Holding an Event at The Parks10Holding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings11Holding an Event at The Parks12Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday EveningHolding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings13Holding an Event at The Parks14Holding an Event at The ParksYoga on The Great Lawn Sunday MorningsJazz in The Parks
15Holding an Event at The ParksHand Dancing with DJ Rick G on The Plaza16Holding an Event at The Parks17Holding an Event at The ParksStrength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings18Holding an Event at The Parks19Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday EveningHolding an Event at The Parks20Holding an Event at The Parks21Holding an Event at The ParksYoga on The Great Lawn Sunday MorningsHome Rule Music Festival
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13Holding an Event at The ParksHand Dancing with DJ Rick G on The Plaza14Community Advisory MeetingsHolding an Event at The Parks15Holding an Event at The Parks16Holding an Event at The Parks17Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday EveningHolding an Event at The Parks18Holding an Event at The ParksHappy Hours: Music & Dancing19Holding an Event at The ParksYoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings
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17Holding an Event at The ParksEast Rock Creek Village Concert: Jazz with James Zimmerman18Holding an Event at The Parks19Holding an Event at The Parks20Holding an Event at The Parks21Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday EveningHolding an Event at The Parks22Holding an Event at The ParksThe Parks History Walking Tour23Holding an Event at The ParksYoga on The Great Lawn Sunday MorningsJazz in The ParksTurning the Page Back to School Book Festival
24Holding an Event at The ParksHand Dancing with DJ Rick G on The Plaza25Holding an Event at The Parks26Holding an Event at The Parks27Holding an Event at The Parks28Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday EveningHolding an Event at The Parks29Holding an Event at The Parks30Holding an Event at The ParksYoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings
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September 2025
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Arts
A theater company poster.

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.

Arts
sunset in the city

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.

Learning Eat & Drink
A busy street corner.

Groundbreakings at Aspen Square and The Reynard

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

Arts
rorshach theatre dracula

Rorshach Theatre Presents Dracula

“Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really”

Learning Eat & Drink
crowd on a sunny day on the Great Lawn

Spring Celebration & Egg Roll

Wellness
fitness class on the Great Lawn

BARRE3 Fitness Class

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

A group of people outside hold a sign that says 'housing up'.

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.

Confetti is floating through the air.

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!

Eat & Drink
A crowd gathers for a ribbon cutting for a playground.

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.

Music
Washington Bach Consort.

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

Music
DC Strings concert, instrument

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.

Learning Wellness
A person smiles at the camera holding his heart and stomach.

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.

Music Arts
A close up of grass.

FLASH: GRASS DJ EVENT

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

Learning Arts
Black and white image of a building on a hill with people on the grass.

History Walking Tour at The Parks

Music
A flyer for an event.

Flash Grass DJ Event

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

 

 

 

Music
A band plays music outside for a crowd.

Rochelle Rice

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

Music
People listen to a performance.

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.

Arts
A dog looks at the camera.

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.

Eat & Drink Arts
children laugh at an outdoor event.

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!

Market
A stall at a farmers market.

Year-Round Farmers Markets Nearby

The Takoma Park Farmers Market is open year-round.

Music Eat & Drink Arts Market
vendor selling at The Parks holiday market

"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!

Music Wellness
woman zumba dancing in the park

Zumba on the Plaza: April-May

Learning Arts Wellness
The Great Lawn during an event

Shepherd Park Garden Tour

Learning
The Great Lawn with a crowd of people.

Community Advisory Meetings

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

 

Learning Arts
A black and white photo of a large lawn.

History Walking Tours at The Parks: May

A new history tour about The Parks at Walter Reed!

Learning
Battle of Fort Stevens showing tree

Civil War Walking Tour Starting at The Parks 

Music Eat & Drink
An overhead view of a marketplace.

Bike From Home Day

Come to the Marketplace Plaza for Bike To Work Day!

Wellness

Strength & Cardio with Jess: May/June

Music Market

Turning the Page Bookstore Pop-up

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

Market

District Dogs Open House

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

Learning History

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.

Learning Arts
Black and white image of a building with columns.

History Walking Tour at The Parks: September

A new history tour about The Parks at Walter Reed!

Music Arts

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.

Eat & Drink

Coffee With Law Enforcement

Starbucks is hosting Coffee with Law Enforcement on October 4

Music Eat & Drink Arts

DCI's La Gran Fiesta

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

Music Eat & Drink

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.

Wellness

DCI Color Me Fun Run

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

Music Market

Mezzanine Vintage & Vinyl Market

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

Market

Holiday Market & Celebration

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

Market

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.

Market

Loyalty Bookstore February Events at The Parks

Arts Market

March Loyalty Bookstore Events at The Parks

Market

Turning the Page Bookstore Pop-Up

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

Market

April Events at Loyalty Bookstore at The Parks

Wellness
An outdoor yoga class in the grass.

Yoga on The Great Lawn Thursday Evening

Biweekly $10 yoga classes each Sunday and Thursday

Market
Cherry tree in blossom at The Parks near the Great Lawn

Holding an Event at The Parks

Music

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.

Music Learning Arts

Hand Dancing with DJ Rick G on The Plaza

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

Wellness
People do yoga outside in a grassy area.

Yoga on The Great Lawn Sunday Mornings

Biweekly $10 yoga classes each Sunday and Thursday

Wellness

Strength & Cardio Tues and Thurs Mornings

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

Music Eat & Drink

Happy Hours: Music & Dancing

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

Music Wellness

Mind Over Matters: Musical Healing for Weird Times

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

Music Arts
crowd enjoying jazz on the Great Lawn

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.

Music Learning Eat & Drink Arts

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.

Music Arts Wellness

East Rock Creek Village Concert: Jazz with James Zimmerman

James Keith Zimmerman Live Jazz Concert on the Plaza hosted by East Rock Creek Village

Learning History
A black and white photo of a large lawn.

The Parks History Walking Tour

The WalkingTownDC tours are coming to The Parks at Walter Reed for a history tour of the campus

Music Market

Turning the Page Back to School Book Festival

Wellness
People do yoga outside in a grassy area.

Somatic Movement Sessions with Coach Kay

Join Coach Kay for a Somatic Movement class Tuesday evenings this fall.

Wellness

Zumba with One Rule Dance Saturdays in September

Join the Zumba Dance Fitness class Saturday mornings at 9am on the Plaza.

Music Market

Mezzanine Vintage and Vinyl Spring Festival

The Mezzanine Vintage and Vinyl Festival will return to the Marketplace Plaza on Oct 19!

past events