There’s a wealth of activities in the Washington D.C. area, and WTOP provides a comprehensive weekly event guide to keep you informed.
National Cannabis Festival
Since its inception in 2016, the National Cannabis Festival has united advocates, music enthusiasts, educational programming, over 100 exhibitors, and food vendors at RFK Festival Grounds. This year’s festival will take place on July 18 and 19, with early celebrations kicking off just in time for 4/20.
The 420 Week, running from April 20 to April 28, offers interactive cannabis-themed events and deals on food. It serves as an opportunity for the public to explore cannabis across various venues in the capital.
Key Events of 420 Week
The festivities include a special screening of “Pineapple Express” at the Alamo Drafthouse on April 20 and a thought-provoking discussion on the implications of ending the “war on drugs” at Busboys and Poets on April 24.
Concluding 420 Week is the seventh annual National Cannabis Policy Summit at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on April 28, gathering advocates, patients, and business owners to discuss cannabis policy reform.
Caroline Phillips, founder and executive producer of the National Cannabis Festival, stated, “Cannabis and the opportunities around cannabis for our city are very exciting.” She emphasized the importance of such events in educating the public about cannabis as a plant, medicine, and a subject worth further exploration.
All activities during 420 Week are free and open to the public, with admission on a first-come, first-served basis.
Phillips anticipates around 30,000 attendees at this year’s National Cannabis Festival. A new feature will include a “sacred wellness pavilion,” focusing on plant medicine, including psychedelics.
For updates on concert headliners and ticket options, visit the National Cannabis Festival’s official website.
Other Events in the D.C. Area
D.C.
- Free Community Yoga Class: Join a free yoga session at Lincoln Park every Friday, including April 18. Yoga mats are not supplied.
- Frühlingsfest: Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Prost DC will host events from April 19 to April 27, including brunch specials and a trivia night.
- Soul Bloom: A Communal Picnic: Join a monthly gathering at Meridian Hill Park on April 19 for art activities, a snack potluck, and a live DJ.
- Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic: Participate in a leisurely bike ride through D.C. on April 19, followed by a picnic.
- Video Game Music Jam: Enjoy live video game music on April 20 at The Pocket. Tickets are $10 in advance.
Maryland
- ‘Neil Young: Coastal’: Watch the documentary on April 17 and 19 at the AFI Silver Theatre. Tickets are $15.
- Pink on the Pier: Fashion enthusiasts can attend a runway show on April 19 at National Harbor. General admission is $40.
- Spring Flower Mobile Class: Learn to create pressed flower decorations on April 20 in College Park. The class costs approximately $65.
Virginia
- Vintage Cake Decorating: On April 20, learn classic cake decorating techniques in Old Town Alexandria for $125.
- Recreating Historic Clothing: Watch costumers recreate historical outfits at Mount Vernon from April 22 to 24, included with admission.
- Banned Book Speakeasy: Enjoy themed cocktails inspired by banned books from April 23 to 26 at The Study in Alexandria; $1 from each cocktail supports the Virginia Library Association.
For more information on these events, be sure to follow public announcements and check local calendars.
