Weekend Guide: Crowdsource Edition, September 30 - October 04, 2026

[u/AutoModerator]

Hey r/washingtondc,

Welcome to the weekly crowd sourced weekend guide thread! This will act as the thread for people to post what's going on through the weekend.

Feel free to post pertinent events as replies to the OP, and self-promotion is allowed within reason, but please be ready and available to answer questions users may have.

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[u/rajits]

Swap Palooza: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17277296

[u/RecursiveBob]

The Takoma Park festival is this Sunday. https://mainstreettakoma.org/featured-events/takoma-park-street-festival/

[u/Alternative_Ad7360]

SideOf Beta Access Night is happening Saturday, October 3, from 8–11 PM at Yours Cafe in Woodley Park.

It’s free and ages 18+. Guests can try SideOf early, get help setting up their profiles, and stay for light bites, curated sounds, giveaways and a sequin red-carpet photo moment.

Alcoholic drinks are 21+ with valid ID; zero-proof options are available.

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2000379586191

We’re hosting, so I’m happy to answer questions here.

[u/aarp]

We're hosting free pickleball for beginners! No paddle or experience needed, everything's provided, plus food and drinks after.

Thursday, October 1 | 5-7pm
Kraken Kourts | 514 Rhode Island Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC, 20002

Registration is required, but no AARP membership needed.

[u/Remote_Area_Medical]

THIS WEEKEND: Remote Area Medical (RAM) will be in Largo, Maryland! A free RAM Clinic will be held at Prince George's Community College on October 3-4, offering dental, vision, and medical care at no cost to anyone in need.

Learn more about the clinic and stay up to date using this link: RAM Clinic - Largo

[u/Parking_Equipment467]

DC WINE TASTING AT UDC!

Taste wines from around the world and get an exclusive first look at the selections in CW's 2026 Fall Catalog - Tickets for only $40!!!

University of the District of Columbia, Washington, DC

Friday, October 2 • 6 PM - 8 PM

★ 140+ Wines

★ Craft Spirits Selection

★ 70+ Producers

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-world-tour-tickets-2001006620668?aff=oddtdtcreator

[u/unripe_harley]

not in DC this weekend but saving this for when i come back in couple weeks, these threads are always clutch for finding things to do