These 27 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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November 13 at 6:30pm +2
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital · Capitol Hill • Free
A weekend celebration of functional pottery, showcasing top ceramic artists from across the country. Browse and buy unique dinnerware, drinkware, vases, and platters, try your hand at Raku firing, and watch potter demonstrations.
October 25
Eastern Market · Capitol Hill • Free
Snag handmade ceramics straight from the kiln at Eastern Market Pottery's student sale. One day of mugs, bowls, and vases at friendly prices, made by the studio's own students. Free to browse.
Every day from Nov. 12 to Dec. 23
Dupont Circle · Northwest Washington
Six weekends of local makers taking over Dupont Circle, from ceramics and vintage finds to global handcrafts. Warm drink in hand, mini donuts on standby: gift list, meet your match.
Navy Yard
Weekend mornings on Half Street mean stalls stacked with pastries, produce, and the occasional boozy milkshake. Grab a tote, browse the vendors, and soak up the neighborhood energy with Nats Park in view.
Northwest Washington
Saturday morning produce, baked goods, and prepared foods from falafel to Ethiopian platters in a historic neighborhood plaza.
Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill's sprawling weekend flea market brings vintage fashion, local art, and fresh produce to pedestrian-friendly streets. Browse antiques and handmade crafts, then grab honey or street food from outdoor vendors.
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Tue, Oct 27 · 9:00 AM
National Geographic Museum of Exploration · Northwest Washington
Tue, Oct 27 · 11:00 AM
The Park at CityCenter DC · Northwest Washington
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center · Northwest Washington
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM
Woodrow Wilson Plaza · Northwest Washington
Thu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Washington, DC/Downtown · Northwest Washington
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM
The Judy Black Memorial Park & Gardens / Seasonal Farmers Market · Washington Depot
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Half Street Southeast · Navy Yard
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Columbia Heights Civic Plaza · Northwest Washington
Sun, Nov 1 · 8:00 AM
Georgetown Flea Market · Northwest Washington
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
7th Street Southeast · Southeast Washington
Fri, Nov 6 · 11:00 AM
Georgetown Visitation Monastery · Northwest Washington
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM
Woodrow Wilson Plaza · Northwest Washington
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Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM
Half Street Central Farm Market · Navy Yard
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Look at author conversations at Politics and Prose Bookstore, or the productions at Shakespeare Theatre Company: Harman Hall. A writer discussing their work or a play you’re still arguing about afterwards can give you plenty to build an evening around.
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