September

Local Residents Ride Free

FALL in love with your city all over again! Learn something new about your city this month! District of Columbia residents, as well as residents within a 50 mile radius can take advantage of some of our tours and attractions for FREE when accompanied by a full fare adult paid guest with Hometown Pass!

Go to Hometown Pass for more information.

The Labor Day Capitol Concert

The Labor Day Capitol Concert is an annual tradition in Washington, D.C., happening each year on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The performance is free to the public and the National Symphony Orchestra often performs patriotic songs in honor of the holiday. Gates Open At 3:00pm. Open rehearsal at 3:30pm.

Latino Festival - Fiesta DC

The annual event in Downtown Washington, DC includes a parade, a children’s festival, a science fair, arts & crafts, international cuisine and much more. Festival: 11am – 7pm. Parade: 1:00-5:30pm.

ZooFiesta

Visitors can kick off the Smithsonian-wide Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at “ZooFiesta: Un día de diversión animal para toda la familia,” a free event. There will be a variety of fun-filled family activities, including live music and educational activities about conservation in Central and South America.

H Street Festival

Another one of DC’s most popular neighborhoods pulls out all the stops for this annual festival that draws thousands of attendees every year. The H Street Festival will feature live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities, contests and plenty of food vendors across its 14 staging areas, with dozens of businesses participating.

Fall Plant Sale and Picnic

By popular demand: enjoy a Fall Plant Sale and Picnic! Spend an afternoon experiencing our historic gardens. Take a “de-tour” through the fall foliage and blooms with our gardeners and educators. Bring your own picnic and blanket to relax in this spectacular setting. See you rain or shine!