2025 EVENTS SCHEDULE

We've got something for everyone in Van Ness in 2025! From meaningful volunteer opportunities, to fun community gatherings, to amazing pop-up markets featuring local artisans, we strive to offer a wide variety of activities that highlight and amplify the vibrancy of Van Ness! For more details about each of the events listed below, and to register to participate, please follow the links to the specific event pages.

Please check back regularly to see what's been added to the calendar!

February 2025

February 20 - Urban Land Institute (ULI) Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) - Presentation of Recommendations. The panel of experts will report on their initial findings and take Q&A as part of the development of a land use strategy for Van Ness. The presentation is open to the public. For event details, RSVP here.

March 2025

March 8 - Good, Clean, Fun Initiative's Forest Hills Park & Playground Clean Up - volunteers welcome!
March 8 - Carpe Librum's Second Saturday Sale - an amazing selection of used books, vinyl, DVD's, and CD's
March 29 - Pollinator Planting Program - volunteers welcome!

April 2025

April 1 - April 30 - Spring NOW Bee Search - visit VNMS small businesses and enter to win prizes!
April 5, 6 & 12 - Pollinator Planting Program - volunteers welcome!
April 12 - Carpe Librum's Second Saturday Sale - an amazing selection of used books, vinyl, DVD's, and CD's
April 19 - The Mayor's Office of Clean City is partnering with the Good, Clean, Fun Initiative to host a cleanup of the Forest Hills Park & Playground and the 3100 block of Brandywine St. NW at 10am. This is part of the Mayor's 8th Annual Citywide Spring Cleanup.

May 2025

May 1 - May 10 - Spring NOW Bee Search - visit VNMS small businesses and enter to win prizes!
May 3 & 4 - Pollinator Planting Program - volunteers welcome!
May 3 - Pollinator Plant Walk from 4:30-5:30 - details coming soon!
May 4 - Pollinator Plant Walk from 12:30-1:30 - details coming soon!
May 10 - Spring NOW Pop-Up Market with Carpe Librum
May 10 - Good, Clean, Fun Initiative's Forest Hills Park & Playground Clean Up - volunteers welcome!
May 17 - Pollinator Plant Walks from 12:00-1:00 and 1:30-2:30 - details coming soon!

June 2025

June 14 - Carpe Librum's Second Saturday Sale - an amazing selection of used books, vinyl, DVD's, and CD's

July 2025

July 11-27 - The District Fringe Festival will be in Van Ness for three weeks of independent theater! 
July 12 - Good, Clean, Fun Initiative's Forest Hills Park & Playground Clean Up - volunteers welcome!
July 12 - Carpe Librum's Second Saturday Sale - an amazing selection of used books, vinyl, DVD's, and CD's

August 2025

August 9 - Carpe Librum's Second Saturday Sale - an amazing selection of used books, vinyl, DVD's, and CD's

September 2025

September 13 - Pop-Up Market - we'll be calling for vendors soon! 
September 13 - Good, Clean, Fun Initiative's Forest Hills Park & Playground Clean Up - volunteers welcome!
September 13 - Carpe Librum's Second Saturday Sale - an amazing selection of used books, vinyl, DVD's, and CD's

October 2025

October 11-12 - Celebrate Van Ness Main Street! More info coming soon!
October 11 - Carpe Librum's Second Saturday Sale - an amazing selection of used books, vinyl, DVD's, and CD's

November 2025

November 8 - Carpe Librum's Second Saturday Sale - an amazing selection of used books, vinyl, DVD's, and CD's

December 2025

December 6 - Carpe Librum's Second Saturday Sale - an amazing selection of used books, vinyl, DVD's, and CD's