Summer isn’t over yet! The Parks at Walter Reed has a full lineup of family-friendly neighborhood events coming up from August and into November, including free concerts, outdoor fitness classes, da...

The Cottage is hosting a series of fun, informative and free events for the neighborhood and friends to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and shine a light on civic mindfulness.

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Petworth PorchFest organizers have announced the 2026 date for the neighborhood-wide music festival: Saturday, May 30th. You can sign up to host a band or perform on a porch!

Join Petworth Peanuts for a fun book and winter carnevale at Hook Hall on February 15th from 2pm to 6pm!

Do you have a great idea for how to help northern Petworth and Brightwood Park be even more amazing than they already are? Then get with an organization and apply for the first round of Community Gran...

One of Petworth’s fun holiday events returns to this week! The Upshur Street Craft Fair is on Saturday, December 13th, 10am-4pm , bringing a full day of shopping, entertainment and family-friendly ...

The Petworth Library will close for renovations on December 11th. The goal of this renovation is to maintain the existing facility and provide a refresh that will ensure the library continues to meet ...

On July 3, 2025 Leticia McCray called 911 for a family member experiencing a medical emergency. Fire and EMS Station #24 is located only two blocks away from Leticia’s home, meaning help should have b...

Bring the family out for a howling good time at the 5th Annual Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26th from 3pm - 7pm. It’s a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration for the entire P...

Our police force must prioritize our community needs – not the cruel agenda of a federal administration determined to tear immigrant families apart. DC residents deserve answers on the extent to which...

The first annual DC Pickle Bash celebrates all things pickle in a vibrant festival that brings together pickle enthusiasts on October 4th from 10am to 5pm. Enter to win free All Access tickets!

The Parks at Walter Reed are always putting on some great community events, and they’ve recently announced new ones coming up. Their popular jazz series gets two new dates coming up, along with new s...

Bring the family to enjoy a free, fun community day on the grounds of Lincoln’s Cottage that includes pony rides, a petting zoo, lawn games, storytelling, hat-making and other crafts, along with a fun...

Art All Night returns to Petworth on Friday, September 12th . There will be events happening all around the area, from Georgia Avenue the 800 block of Upshur Street up to Kennedy Street and down 14t...

Petworth resident Dasha Perry has opened a mobile housecall vet practice called Perry Paws Mobile , bringing veterinary health care to the home.

Register your furry companion for the Dog Show on September 7th at 3pm , and get a chance to win some great prizes! And you’ll enjoy a day of music, kids games and activities, food, business and rest...

If you are interested in free access to unique DC opportunities, especially right here in Petworth, President Lincoln’s Cottage is inviting you to join our Museum Social Impact in Practice Study (...

I have been horrified and outraged by the conduct perpetrated by federal law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, targeting our most vulnerable neighbors — especially unhoused and undocumented ...

D.C. parents describe a climate of fear in many neighborhoods ahead of the first day of school, amid Trump's takeover and a surge in ICE raids.

This one-hour session at the Petworth Library on August 23rd is a great opportunity to learn what is involved with volunteering to mentor local kids — and commitment of only an hour or two a week! You...

A new date but the same great time for the whole neighborhood! Petworth in the Park: Dog Days of Summer , a new community celebration coming on Saturday, September 7th !

Friends of the Soldiers Home (FOSH) is putting on another great July 4th Celebration from 4pm-9:30pm in the giant field on the grounds of the Home (340 Rock Creek Church Road NW).

Enjoy a full day of free live music, food, art and community celebration. From Go-Go and jazz to African drum, soul and experimental beats, this year’s lineup reflects the power, pride, and creativity...

Welcome to this beautifully maintained and thoughtfully updated townhouse nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Petworth. Blending classic charm with modern enhancements, this spacious 2,227 squar...

Petworth Peanuts invites you to the 4th Annual Petworth Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 14th, 10am – 12pm at Sherman Circle.

Join President Lincoln’s Cottage and the Armed Forces Retirement Home for a free tour of the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025.

This year is the tenth anniversary of a festival that has become such a fan-favorite that it was named Best Music Festival in DC in the 2024 City Paper’s ‘Best of the City’ Readers-Choice Awards. All...

Petworth Peanuts and Ward 4 Mutual Aid are accepting donations of items for maternity, babies and children for the Mother's Day Free Market! They are accepting almost anything related to kids/bab...