About this Event
Enjoy live music from local artists, painting in the park, blankets and baskets-style dining, lawn games, hand dancing, food & dessert trucks for the whole family in celebration of Hillcrest Day. This event is an opportunity to build community with neighbors and friends of Hillcrest, receive community updates from civic leaders, and learn more about Hillcrest Community Civic Association (HCCA).
Hillcrest Day Highlights:
* Afternoon day in the “park” with family, friends, and neighbors — all are welcome
* Bring Your Own “Blankets and Baskets” with food and snacks for you and your family to enjoy
* Music and live performances by local artists & instrumentalists
* Hand dancing
* Park-style painting with free easels, brushes, and paint supplies
* Community Garden Tours and Planting Demonstrations from the National Wildlife Federation
* Lawn games (chess, checkers, Jenga, bocce, miniature golf)
* Food and dessert truck vendors on site
* Swag and prizes
* Community updates from civic leaders and local organizations
* A moment to relax in beautiful green space and have some fun
Best Blankets and Baskets Contest We encourage you to Bring Your Own Blankets and Baskets, and get festive with decorating. During the event you can enter your display to win a grand prize for the best Blanket and Basket display. Judges will focus on visual aesthetics, blanket design, basket layout, and yummy snacks. Thinking of entering the contest? Here’s some .
“Paint in the Park” Community Art Installation In celebration of Art All Night weekend, HCCA is providing individual canvasses, art easels, paint brushes, and paint for the community at Hillcrest Day to showcase their creativity. Donated artworks created at the event will be used to create a community gallery wall in the Hillcrest Recreation Center.
Porchfest in Hillcrest We invite you to join us the very next day, Sunday, September 25th for the 4th Annual Porchfest DC Southeast Edition, a neighborhood music festival on porches in Hillcrest.
About Hillcrest Community Civic Association To learn more about HCCA’s history, upcoming meetings and events, and community resources visit www.HillcrestDC.com
Join | Renew HCCA Membership
Donate to HCCA & Yantee Neufville Scholarship Funds for HS Seniors in Hillcrest and Ward 7
HCCA Scholarship Fund
Yantee Neufville Scholarship Fund
Stay Connected Follow @HillcrestWard7 #HillcrestDC #HillcrestDay on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates
For more information about Hillcrest Day 2022, sponsorship opportunities, or to volunteer for the event contact Ashley, [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Hillcrest Recreation Center, 3100 Denver Street Southeast, Washington, United States
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