Free things to do this weekend in and around DC Metro

DC Metro's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, September 4, 2026 to Sunday, September 6, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

FREE fall and holiday mini photo sessions with Shoott! - DC Metro area - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA - September 4-6, 2026, see link for times

2026 DC State Fair - Anthem Row 800 K St NW, Washington, DC - September 6, 2026, 11:00am-6:00pm