Ultimate Guide to the Top Summer Events in the DMV: Northern Virginia, DC, Baltimore and Beyond!
Summer is full of fun across the DMV! We have pulled together an ultimate list of summer events in Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Baltimore. Make sure you mark your calendar so that you don’t miss out on any of these great experiences!
We will be adding new events regularly, so be sure to check back again!
Summer Events in Baltimore
Pours for Paws | June 1
Pours for Paws will take place at the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore! Party it up for a cause with live music, a vendor market, and beer, spirits, and cocktail sampling from several local breweries and distilleries to raise funds for Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter. BARCS helps over 10,000 animals a year.
More Baltimore events coming soon!
Summer Events in PG County
Gaylord National Harbor | On-Going
Looking for the best place to stay in Washington D.C. with your family? , visit Gaylord National Harbor for Once Upon a Spring is it! This Marriott resort is a short drive from Washington D.C. making it a great place to stay in the summer.
In addition to the foliage-filled atrium and insta-worthy lobby, Gaylord National Harbor has a spectacular family-friendly line-up of fun! Activities include:
Luminosity Light Show (𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 – FREE)
Celebrate summer with this free nightly light and laser show in the resort’s atrium. The Gaylord National Harbor Light Shows run at 8 pm, 8:45 pm, and 9:30 pm.
Adventure Kids: The Hunt for the Hidden Treasure (𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆)
Work together as a family to search for clues around the resort and get a prize! Book your daily resort scavenger hunt date online.
Games at Harbor Social (𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆)
Grab a drink and some food and hang out at Harbor Social. They have a variety of fun games available including duckpin bowling, darts, and bocce ball. Weekends fill up fast so book your duckpin bowling lanes now!
Morning Yoga (𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 – FREE)
Rise and shine with daily yoga by the pool. This class is limited to hotel guests only and starts at 7 am daily.
⠀
𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 (𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 – FREE)
Discover endangered animals on an augmented reality safari experience (presented by bubly). You can download the free Wildlife Rescue app and enjoy this activity at any of the four Gaylord properties.
⠀
**𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘥𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘦𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 unless noted.
For hotel guests, Gaylord National Harbor also has an all-season pool plus an outdoor sundeck, splash pad, and pool bar.
Expedia Viewfinder Travel Blog named the National Harbor the “𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘵” and we wholeheartedly agree! One of the best places to enjoy the summer sunset is with a ginormous milkshake or adult beverage at Replay – the resort’s 80s themed rooftop lounge. Take to elevator to the resort’s 18th floor, this fun lounge is open to the public and has wonderful views of the harbor. It is open for all ages until 9 pm and then it is strictly ages 21+ after that.
Six Flags America | On-Going
Six Flags America is a fun day trip in the Washington D.C. area, especially during the summer! Hurricane Harbor is open with a giant wave pool, slides, kiddie areas, and carnival-style games.
⠀
🎸Live music events
🥘A wide range of foods
🎊Special experiences
🎢Plus rides + roller coasters too
Summer Events in Washington D.C.
Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle I June 22-23
The National Capital Barbecue Festival is typically held in June and is your chance to eat your way down historic Pennsylvania Avenue! Held on Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th street, this event includes FREE samples from over 100 brands, music on four stages, BMX and skateboarding shows, games, and of course a ton of barbecue food!
Activities include Q&A with the Pitmasters, cooking demos, BBQ competitions, a hot dog eating contest, a health and wellness tent, art exhibits, giveaways, and of course tons of BBQ competitions. Head to the link above to find out more and grab your tickets!
ARTECHOUSE DC | Thru Sept 8
ARTECHOUSE is definitely something different to see if you’re visiting the D.C. area! ISEKAI: Blooming Parallel Worlds immerses you into a virtual world of cherry blossoms. It features a main immersive art space with changing, interactive scenery.
⠀
“Every city has avenue for fine arts, theater, music, or film. Our goal is to be a destination in every city for innovative 21st-century art that is created at the intersection of art, science, and technology; a place where one can always discover and experience the latest and best works of art + tech.” ~ Sandro Kerselidze Founder/Art Director.
Metropolitan Beer Trail I On-Going
Metropolitan Beer Trail features the top breweries in Washington D.C. All are mapped out along a walkable and bikeable trail. Many are pet-friendly too! Get a FREE digital passport that will map out all eleven bars and breweries on the trail. Follow the hashtag #DrinkMBT for specials!
Broadway at the National Theatre | Thru September 8
The historic National Theatre is the nation’s oldest venue for live touring Broadway shows. Located in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C., it has an awesome line-up of shows this spring season:
⠀
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac – August 9-10
Calling all Stevie Nicks fans! You won’t want to miss this show! Featuring the legendary music of Fleetwood Mac, this tribute band takes you through the musical group’s most popular arrangements.
MJ The Musical – August 13-September 8
Keeping on with the musical theme, MJ The Musical has won multiple Tony Awards. It tells the story of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
The Kennedy Center | On-Going
The Kennedy Center is always a fabulous place to visit! Metro-accessible, this performing arts venue is located in the Foggy Bottom neighborhood of Washington D.C. Click here for a list of upcoming events.
Summer Events in Howard County Maryland
Coming soon!
Summer Events in Washington D.C.
Coming soon!
Summer Events in Northern Virginia
Coming soon!
DMV Fall Events
Plan ahead for fall! Get tickets now for the following events…..
Coming soon!
Check out our list of 45+ FREE things to do in Washington D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia next!
Which of these summer events are you looking forward to the most? Did we miss anything? Drop us a comment below!
