National Harbor’s annual Burger Week returns September 12-18, with more than a dozen restaurants offering specialty burgers and deals throughout the waterfront destination. Participating spots include Walrus Oyster & Ale House, Fogo de Chao, Succotash, Cadillac Ranch, Redstone American Grill, McCormick & Schmick’s, and more, with options ranging from Black Angus beef and turkey to seafood. $1.00 from every designated burger purchased will benefit Susan G. Komen, with National Harbor donating up to $1,000.00 in support of its work to end breast cancer. The week wraps up on National Cheeseburger Day, September 18; nationalharbor.com/events/annual-events/burger-week

Oyster Wars returns Sunday, October 11, bringing together oyster farmers, acclaimed chefs, and seafood lovers for an afternoon celebrating East Coast oyster culture. Guests can taste freshly shucked oysters from 10 farms spanning Maryland, Virginia, Rhode Island, and Maine, alongside dishes from chefs including Kyle Bailey, Gabe Erales, Manuel Perez, Seng Luangrath, Reid Shilling, and more. VIP entry begins at 2:00 p.m., with general admission from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., and a portion of ticket proceeds will benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership and its Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts. Early Bird tickets are $90.00 for VIP and $70.00 for general admission; eventbrite.com/e/oyster-wars-2026

The James Beard Foundation’s Taste America series returns on October 5 at 7 p.m. at The LINE DC for an intimate multi-course dinner celebrating the city’s culinary community. The evening brings together TasteTwenty chef Christian Irabién of Amparo Fondita, Julie Cortes of Kayu, and James Beard Award nominees Danny Lee and Scott Drewno of The LINE DC and Fried Rice Collective, with wine pairings accompanying the collaborative menu. Tickets are $200.00 per person, and the event is open to guests 21+; jamesbeard.org/events/taste-america-washington-dc

Join Rebec Vineyards for their 15th annual Labor Day festival. Enjoy tastings from select wineries, as well as art, music , food, and cider! 

The Wheaton Arts Parade is a community celebration featuring a parade, festival, and local artist exhibitions along Georgia Avenue in Wheaton, Maryland. The 2026 parade and festival  starts at 10:00 a.m. with a 90-minute parade followed by a festival until 5:00 p.m.! The event includes over 60 artist booths, three live entertainment stages, food vendors, kids zones, and interactive art demonstrations.

The Washington Ukrainian Festival is all about moments you want to relive. Dancing under the open sky. Snapping photos you'll want to look at again and again. Hugging friends, laughing until you cry, and singing out loud. Tasting food made with love. Running around and playing with kids. Flying drones and feeling on top of the world.NEW this year: A special collection of 50 Ukrainian rushnyky — traditional embroidered runners — spanning from the mid-19th century to today. Kozak Barbecue — fresh off the grill. Plus enjoy: FREE Kids Zone FREE Face Painting (3:00-5:00 PM)A cultural celebration for all ages. Tickets sold at the door.

Art All Night is back September 11-12 for two nights of art, music, performances, makers and neighborhood energy across all eight wards. And this year, they are celebrating 15 years of keeping DC creative after dark. For more information, click here.

H Street Festival is one of the most anticipated and highly attended single day festivals in Washington D.C.  The festival is 12 blocks long and has 15 staging areas that are diversely themed and programmed to target the different segments of audiences.  The staging areas feature music of different genres, dance, youth based performances, interactive children’s program, fashion, heritage arts, poetry and many more. For more information, click here.

The Town of Lovettsville is excited to announce a renewed vision for the 30th annual Lovettsville Oktoberfest, returning the festival to its original roots and mission of celebrating the Town's German heritage, supporting local businesses, highlighting civic organizations, and creating a community-centered experience for residents and visitors alike. For more information, click here.

Join at “The Reunion,” a 10th-anniversary commemoration, featuring a series of multi-day celebrations and signature events for visitors of all ages taking place Sept. 24–27. Guided by the theme “Welcome Home: Our Legacy Continues,” The Reunion brings together visitors, supporters, community partners and friends of the museum to reflect on the journey that has shaped the museum over the past 10 years. For more information, click here.