Get ready to fly high, laugh and eat with this weekend’s DMV events. Don’t miss the various opportunities to reconnect, try out new experiences and dive into what the DMV has to offer this weekend.
Check out a handful of the many events happening this weekend and be sure to dive into the Washington Informer Calendar for more.
Thursday, Aug. 13
Tomato Party
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Free but donations are encouraged
Common Good City Farm, 300 V Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001
Summer is the perfect season to enjoy fresh tomatoes. Come enjoy an evening at Common Good City Farm, taste different tomato varieties, try various dishes and more! At this FREE event, guests can eat their hearts and bellies full of tomato-ey foods and enjoy tomato-themed crafts and games. This event also serves as a back- to- school fundraiser to support the local youth with supplies and to bolster Common Good’s programming!
Attendees may give back to the community through a monetary donation to support food access and youth programs and/or bring new school supplies to help the local youth start their school year fresh!
Friday, Aug. 14
All-Star Comedy Show
6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | Free
Cabin John Regional Park, 7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817
Montgomery Parks’ All-Star Comedy Show will feature a lineup of local comedians from Improbable Comedy, food trucks, and local craft drinks at Cabin John Regional Park.
Explore the park, purchase food and drinks from local vendors and find a seat before the show begins. The show will kick off with an all-star lineup of comedians at 7 p.m.
DC Hot Air Balloon Festival
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Children for $13.20, Adults for $24.87
Rosecroft Raceway, 6336 Rosecroft Drive, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Get ready for unforgettable nights of Hot Air Balloons, music, food, family fun, and incredible memories at the legendary Rosecroft Raceway!
Take a ride in a REAL tethered Hot Air Balloon and experience the excitement from above. Plus, enjoy food trucks, music, amazing photo opportunities and the spectacular Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser Light Show.
Saturday, Aug. 15
Panda Fest DC 2026
10 a.m – 10 p.m. | $16.92
6th Street NW & Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Panda Fest will make its D.C. debut this summer with a two-day celebration of Asian cuisine, culture and community set in the heart of the nation’s capital.
Festivalgoers in D.C. can expect a wide range of Asian street food and specialty dishes from local and nationally recognized vendors. Beyond food, the festival features a curated marketplace, featuring more than 40 vendors showcasing crafts, apparel, accessories, and artisanal goods inspired by Asian heritage.
Cultural programming spans traditional art demonstrations, contemporary dance, theatrical showcases, and nonstop live entertainment. While the final lineup will be announced closer to the event, previous editions of Panda Fest have included lion dances, sugar painting, paper cutting, calligraphy, and K-pop dance performances.
Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway!
11 a.m – 1 p.m | Free
Glenarden Branch, 8724 Glenarden Parkway, Glenarden, MD 20706
Get ready for the new school year with a brand-new backpack filled with school supplies, courtesy of Grind Hard, Dream Big and their community partners! Backpacks will be available while supplies last. Children must be present to receive a backpack, with a limit of one backpack per child.
Sunday, Aug. 16
Trap Karaoke: Silver Spring
7 p.m to 11 p.m.|$54.28 – $78.39
The Fillmore Silver Spring 8656 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910
With this interactive concert experience, fans get to perform their favorite karaoke songs in front of a roaring crowd, and share the spotlight with surprise guests, which have included Sisqo, LeBron James, Ne-Yo, 2 Chainz, Chance the Rapper, and many more. Trap Karaoke celebrates all genres of music including hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, gospel, and more. Whether you sing bad or you sing good, just come to sing your heart out!
Source: Washington Informer
