Enjoy the new DC Pickle Bash on October 4th — enter to win All Access tickets!

Enjoy the new DC Pickle Bash on October 4th — enter to win All Access tickets!

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!

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Enjoy jazz shows, new festivals & a Nat Geo Kids “Greeking Out” event at The Parks at Walter Reed

Enjoy jazz shows, new festivals & a Nat Geo Kids “Greeking Out” event at The Parks at Walter Reed

The Parks at Walter Reed are always putting on great community events, and have recently announced new ones coming up. Their popular jazz series gets two new dates, along with new somatic movement and zumba classes. And they’re doing a cool live podcast event featuring National Geographic Kids “Greeking Out” podcast! 

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Homecoming at Lincoln's Cottage on Sept 20th, free for the whole family

Homecoming at Lincoln's Cottage on Sept 20th, free for the whole family

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 puppet show, food and more!

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Art All Night paints the town red on Friday, September 12th!

Art All Night paints the town red on Friday, September 12th!

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 14th Street.

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Kennedy Street "Fall Into Wellness" event on Sun, Sept 14

Kennedy Street "Fall Into Wellness" event on Sun, Sept 14

Your favorite Kennedy Street businesses are teaming up to bring you the first-ever Fall into Wellness community event on Sunday, September 14th from 10am-12pm in front of La Coop Coffee (5th and Kennedy Streets NW).

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Petworth pets get a paw-sitively convenient new Vet option

Petworth pets get a paw-sitively convenient new Vet option

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

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Sign up for the Dog Show on Sept 7th — you & your furry friend could win some awesome prizes!

Sign up for the Dog Show on Sept 7th — you & your furry friend could win some awesome prizes!

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 restaurant specials and more!

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You can shape the future of museums (and gain free admission to popular Cottage programs)

You can shape the future of museums (and gain free admission to popular Cottage programs)

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 (MSIIP) and help shape the future of museums.

By participating in the MSIIP study, you’ll get the opportunity to enjoy 3 great Cottage programs at no cost, and will be able to help us evaluate our impact by completing a survey. 

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Councilmember's Corner: How DC is responding to Trump’s attacks and how we must move forward

Councilmember's Corner: How DC is responding to Trump’s attacks and how we must move forward

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 residents who are simply trying to live their lives. This cruelty is the opposite of who we are as a District and as a community who has long stood up for those who need protection most.

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Learn to be a mentor and tutor for DC kids at the Petworth Library

Learn to be a mentor and tutor for DC kids at the Petworth Library

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 can volunteer as a mentor, tutor or coach for elementary, middle or high school students.

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"Dog Days of Summer" event now on Sunday, Sept 7th (see activities & register for dog show!)

"Dog Days of Summer" event now on Sunday, Sept 7th (see activities & register for dog show!)

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!

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Get ready for Petworth's new "Dog Days of Summer" event on September 6th

Get ready for Petworth's new "Dog Days of Summer" event on September 6th

Get ready to enjoy Petworth in the Park: Dog Days of Summer, a new community celebration coming on Saturday, September 6th!

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Enjoy July 4th at the AFRH with the neighborhood!

Enjoy July 4th at the AFRH with the neighborhood!

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).

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The free Home Rule Music Festival is this Saturday, June 21st!

The free Home Rule Music Festival is this Saturday, June 21st!

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 of DC’s musical legacy.Get ready for 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 of DC’s musical legacy.

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