Things to Do Around the DMV - This Weekend
- Raquel Gutierrez
- Apr 25
- 2 min read
This weekend’s serving up serious spring energy. Live music on porches, fresh-air markets, and Alexandria’s biggest race of the year. Whether you’re in the mood to wander, cheer, or just snack your way through a sidewalk sale, there’s something happening every day that’ll get you outside and in the mix.
Here’s what’s on tap:
#1 Alexandria Art Show & Spring Craft Fair
Shop handmade gifts, art, and decor before Mother’s Day.
Kick off spring with a stroll through John Carlyle Square Park, featuring local artists, handmade jewelry, home goods, and thoughtful gifts for the moms in your life (or yourself). Grab a bite from local food vendors and soak up the creative energy.
Saturday, April 26
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
John Carlyle Square Park, Alexandria, VA
#2 Alexandria Half Marathon, 5K, & Kids Dash
Cheer on runners, or join the race!
Whether you’re running or just cheering from the sidelines, this race brings together the entire community for a high-energy morning along the Potomac. There’s a half marathon, a 5K, and even a kids dash.
Sunday, April 27
Starts at 7:00 AM
Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria VA (Finish Festival Location)
#3 Petworth PorchFest
One of the biggest neighborhood music festivals in D.C., Petworth PorchFest features local residents hosting bands and artists right on their front porches, turning the neighborhood into one big open-air concert.
Saturday, April 26
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Music on Porches) | Main Stage 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Petworth neighborhood, Washington, D.C.
#4 DC Chocolate Festival (8th Annual)
Taste your way through chocolate from across the region.
Celebrate all things chocolate with dozens of local and national makers, tastings, demos, and workshops. From bean-to-bar purveyors to artisanal truffles and drinks, this is the perfect excuse to indulge whether you're a casual sweet tooth or a full-on chocolate person.
Friday, April 25th + Saturday, April 26
2:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Friday) | 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM (Saturday)
4101 Reservoir Road Northwest Washington, DC
#5 Georgetown French Market
Sidewalk sales, French treats, and live music.
This beloved spring tradition turns Georgetown into a mini Parisian village, with French pastries, live music, fashion finds, and kids activities. Bonus: lots of dog-watching, too.
Friday–Sunday, April 25–27.
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wisconsin Ave NW (Book Hill), Georgetown, D.C.
Thanks for reading—hope you have a great weekend!
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