Celebrate the spirit of the DMV by getting active and staying connected.
From the inclusive “Thursday Night Rides” at Wakefield Park to the Earth Day Festival at the TPSS Co-op Grocery and more, this weekend focuses on sustainability and community building.
There are also ways to support local filmmakers at the Gaithersburg Film Festival or help fund arts education by attending the MACC Bash at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Check out some of the engaging activities happening around the area, and to keep up with all the fun, don’t forget to check out the Washington Informer Calendar.
Thursday, April 9
Story Time @ CJM: Playful Pets
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Free+
Capital Jewish Museum, 575 3rd Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001
Join Capital Jewish Museum to read stories, sing songs and do crafts and activities for children under 5 and their caregivers. Participants will read “No Room for a Pup!” and think about how to best care for and respect furry friends.
MORE Thursday Night Rides @ Wakefield
6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. | Free
Wakefield Park, Annandale, VA, 22003
Participants will have fun riding bikes with DMV, MTB, and more, while also helping to build a welcoming and inclusive community of trail users.
Friday, April 10
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.| $150+
Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD, 21044
Hosted by the Merriweather Arts and Culture Center (MACC) Board of Trustees, explore dressing rooms and hidden spaces brought to life with local food and drink, interactive moments, surprise performances, and playful nods to Maryland – all while supporting MACC’s community and educational programs.
National Symphony Orchestra – Bruckner’s Seventh
8 p.m. | $56.29+
Kennedy Center Concert Hall, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20566
National Symphony Orchestra Principal Trumpet William Gerlach takes center stage in one of the most celebrated pieces of his instrument’s repertoire—Haydn’s sparkling “Trumpet Concerto.” Gianandrea Noseda completes the evening with Bruckner’s grand “Symphony No. 7”, a drama of majestic horns and hushed violins building to a victorious return home.
Saturday, April 11
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $1+
Fialova, 8120 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814
The Blossom Social at Fialova is a limited-time spring experience inspired by the beauty and fleeting nature of the cherry blossoms. Designed for relaxing evenings and shareable moments, this curated menu pairs floral-forward cocktails with chef-driven small plates in an atmosphere that feels festive, yet refined.
2 p.m. | $20
Gaithersburg Arts Barn, 311 Kent Square Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
The City of Gaithersburg is thrilled to present its Second Annual Gaithersburg Film Festival, a celebration of the city’s diversity and creativity. Experience a collection of documentaries spotlighting local stories, issues, and voices, featuring the short films “Flexing on Cancer” and “The Emcees of MC,” along with the feature film “Not in Service,” followed by a post-screening talkback panel with representatives from all three films.
Sunday, April 12
10 a.m. – 9 p.m. | $80
Dulles Town Center, 21000 Dulles Town Circle, Dulles, VA, 20166
From wall-to-wall trampoline attractions to screen-free play that keeps young people moving and laughing, the Sky Zone’s Spring Pass is a simple way to build adventure into spring break – without breaking the bank.
Earth Day Festival at TPSS Co-op
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Free
Takoma Park-Silver Spring Food Co-op, 201 Ethan Allen Avenue, Takoma Park, MD, 20912
Celebrate the environment in this fun-filled day that offers participants a chance to engage with community organizations caring for people and the earth, eat delicious food, blow giant bubbles, draw with sidewalk chalk, make Earth Day crafts led by Takoma Cooperative Nursery School, listen to remarks by elected officials, and more.
