November 1: Día de los Muertos will be held from 4-7pm at The Wharf. Celbrate the Day of the Dead. This family-friendly afternoon will include live music by La Unica, cultural performances, a Modelo beer gardens, face painting, sugar skull decorating, a community lantern procession, and more.
November 21: "Silver Belle", The 2025 US Capitol Christmas Tree is set to arrive on the west lawn all the way from Nevada.
November 27, 2025 - January 4, 2026: "Season's Greenings: Dino-Mite!" 2025 holiday exhibitin the Outdoor Gardens at the US Botanic Garden.
November 27, 2025 - January 4, 2026: "Season's Greenings: Dino-Mite!" 2025 holiday exhibit in the Outdoor Gardens at the US Botanic Garden.
December 6: Holiday Boat Parade & Party at The Wharf DC. Event ends in fireworks! Celebrate the holidays with this iconic DC event that features over sixty beautifully decorated boats parading along the Washington Channel.
December 13: On Saturday, December 13, members of the general public can take part in this year’s National Wreaths Across America Day, beginning at 8 am.
November 27, 2025 - January 4, 2026: "Season's Greenings: Dino-Mite!" 2025 holiday exhibit in the Outdoor Gardens at the US Botanic Garden. The outdoor train display and Conservatory hours are both 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily between November 27, 2025, and January 4, 2026, closed December 25.
June 14-16: Clipper Round the World Yacht Race Clipper 2025-26 Race Stopover at The Wharf DC which will once again be a host port.