The weekend is almost upon us, and Washingtonians are getting ready to make plans for how to spend their limited free time in one of the best cities in the country.
We’ve rounded up some of the best things to do this weekend in (and around) D.C.! P.S: It may rain this weekend so keep an eye out for changes with all outdoor events.
1. Show your Dad you care on Father’s Day
This Sunday, celebrate dad with one of the many activities you can do around the city, from museum exhibits about sports champions to a free pasta entree for dad’s at Osteria Morini.
2. Catch an open-air Italian concert
On Sunday, Opera Italiana will be hosting an open-air concert with the Opera Italiana orchestra playing classic arias, duets, and symphonies. The perfect refined al-fresco evening. The event is free to attend, with no dress code, and is from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
3. Experience Dopamine Land before it leaves D.C.
This immersive experience is a favorite of ours for a reason!
This interactive and picturesque experience is suitable for all ages. It involves visiting numerous themed rooms designed to boost dopamine.
Ready to escape everyday life and embrace your inner child? grab your tickets to Dopamine Land today.
Where: 5333 Wisconsin Ave NW
4. Check out one of these rooftop bars
5. Attend the DC/DOX festival
This documentary festival is one of the biggest in the nation, featuring documentaries of varied genres, from an assortment of countries. The festival is already on and lasts until Sunday. You can reserve your tickets for screenings here.
6. Watch a baseball game
This weekend, catch the Nationals play against the Marlins at 1:05 p.m. on Saturday and 1:35 p.m. on Sunday. You can grab tickets here. On Sunday, you even get a free Hawaiian shirt with your ticket.
7. Get nostalgic at Warped Tour
Don your converse, platform vans, and eyeliner, then head to RFK Stadium for an epic day filled with your favorite bands from the yesteryears. Warped Tour is back, so get ready!
8. Grab your passes to the Metropolitan Beer Trail
D.C.’s Metropolitan Beer Trail is officially back for the 2025 season! Spanning from NoMa to Brookland, the pedestrian and bike-friendly adventure is home to 12 participating locations along the Metropolitan Branch Trail. This year’s pass includes new prizes, a new location this upcoming summer, and plenty of beer to enjoy!
9. The Spy Museum’s “Bond in Motion” exhibit
Celebrating the decades of cultural influence and impact that the James Bond saga has had on society, The International Spy Museum’s latest exhibition is centered around the various vehicles seen throughout the character’s legendary cinematic history.
The exhibit has 17 iconic Bond vehicles, including his iconic Aston Martin, motorcycles, submarines, and a few of the creative inventions from the Q branch.
10. Catch a free outdoor film on the Potomac
Every Sunday, you can catch a film at the National Harbor with ‘Movies on the Potomac.’ This week, they’ll be playing Three Men and a Baby.
11. Eat to your heart’s content at Taste of the DMV
This food, drink, and culture fest will be hosting in D.C. for the fourth year in a row. Taste of the DMV is on Saturday from 12 – 7 p.m. and you can grab tickets here.