Walking Town Community Activations

Celebrating 25 Years

Community Activations

Explore DC: 8 Days, 8 Wards, One City!

Ward 1

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Join Events DC for an afternoon of community, connection and culture as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WalkingTown! Listen to music by DJ Chandon, enjoy free food (while supplies last) and games and learn more about WalkingTown, which showcases the city’s art, culture and history. Bring your friends and family to this festive community event as we celebrate “8 Days, 8 Wards, 1 City!”

  • Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Location: Columbia Heights Recreation Center 
  • Address: 1480 Girard Street, NW
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Ward 2

Monday, September 16, 2024

Join Events DC for an afternoon of community, connection and culture as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WalkingTown! Listen to music by DJ Chandon, enjoy free food (while supplies last) and games and learn more about WalkingTown, which showcases the city’s art, culture and history. Bring your friends and family to this festive community event as we celebrate “8 Days, 8 Wards, 1 City!”

  • Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Location: Kennedy Recreation Center
  • Address: 1401 7th Street, NW 
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Ward 3

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Join Events DC for an afternoon of community, connection and culture as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WalkingTown! Listen to music by DJ Divine, enjoy free food (while supplies last) and games and learn more about WalkingTown, which showcases the city’s art, culture and history. Bring your friends and family to this festive community event as we celebrate “8 Days, 8 Wards, 1 City!”

  • Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Palisades Recreation Center
  • Address: 5200 Sherier Place, NW 
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Ward 4

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Join Events DC for an afternoon of community, connection and culture as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WalkingTown! Listen to music by DJ Chandon, enjoy free food (while supplies last) and games and learn more about WalkingTown, which showcases the city’s art, culture and history. Bring your friends and family to this festive community event as we celebrate “8 Days, 8 Wards, 1 City!”

  • Time:  3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Emery Heights Community Center
  • Address: 5701 Georgia Avenue, NW
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Ward 5

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Join Events DC for an afternoon of community, connection and culture as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WalkingTown! Listen to music by DJ Divine, enjoy free food and games (while supplies last) and learn more about WalkingTown, which showcases the city’s art, culture and history. Bring your friends and family to this festive community event as we celebrate “8 Days, 8 Wards, 1 City!”

  • Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Location: Reservoir Park Recreation Center
  • Address: 10 Lower Service Court, NW 
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Ward 6

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Join Events DC for an afternoon of community, connection and culture as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WalkingTown! Listen to music by DJ Divine, enjoy free food and games (while supplies last) and learn more about WalkingTown, which showcases the city’s art, culture and history. Bring your friends and family to this festive community event as we celebrate “8 Days, 8 Wards, 1 City!”

  • Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Location: Sherwood Recreation Center 
  • Address: 640 10th Street, NE  
Register Here

Ward 7

Friday, September 20, 2024

Join Events DC for an afternoon of community, connection and culture as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WalkingTown! Listen to music by DJ Divine, enjoy free food and games (while supplies last) and learn more about WalkingTown, which showcases the city’s art, culture and history. Bring your friends and family to this festive community event as we celebrate “8 Days, 8 Wards, 1 City!”

  • Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • Location: Deanwood Community Center 
  • Address: 1350 49th Street, NE
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Ward 8

Sunday, September 15, 2024

Join Events DC for an afternoon of community, connection and culture as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of WalkingTown! Listen to music by DJ Chandon, enjoy free food and games (while supplies last) and learn more about WalkingTown, which showcases the city’s art, culture and history. Bring your friends and family to this festive community event as we celebrate “8 Days, 8 Wards, 1 City!”

  • Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 
  • Location: Anacostia Community Museum
  • Address: 1901 Fort Place, SE
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