Nonprofit Events in Washington

Check out happening nonprofit events all around Washington, DC

The Official Summer Opener - #CapHouseFest Salutes Sam The Man Burns 2026

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm Alethia Tanner Park USD 0 to 29

French Embassy: Midnight in Paris Celebration of French Music, Food & Wine

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Embassy of France in the United States USD 101 to 904

Sundress DC

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:00 pm HQO Events USD 109 to 162

Aparna Nancherla: Prodigal Children Comedy Show (Evening)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm Pikio Taco USD 34 to 55

Garden Fair & Plant Sale

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am U.S. National Arboretum — New York Ave Parking Lot Free

Thursday | Singles Beer Garden (23-39) | Dacha (Navy Yard)

 Thu, 14 May at 11:00 pm Dacha Beer Garden (Navy Yard)

Blossom Soirée (On-site Special Evening Event)

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm U.S. Botanic Garden

Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, 2nd Annual Earth Day Walk

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am 3rd Street Southwest & Madison Drive Northwest USD 0 to 53,355

Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum - April 16, IN PERSON in DC

 Thu, 16 Apr at 08:00 am GWU University Student Center Continental Ballroom USD 79 to 3,300

Smithsonian Craft Show

 Thu, 23 Apr at 10:00 am National Building Museum

National Nurses March

 Fri, 08 May at 09:00 am Washington, DC, USA

Grandiose White On The Waterfront [Sat May 23rd]

 Sat, 23 May at 04:00 pm HQO Events USD 16 to 339

EAT.DRINK.SHAW. 2026: SAVOR THE FLAVOR

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm The Howard Theatre USD 55 to 109

Why Don't We Duet? IV

 Sun, 19 Apr at 02:00 pm Pie Shop DC

Bourbon & Bluegrass at 250

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm 140 Rock Creek Church Road, NW, Washington, DC. 20011, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20011

Autism Speaks Washington, DC Empower Walk & 5K Run

 Sun, 19 Apr at 08:00 am West Potomac Park Free

Walk for Children - 2026 Save Soil Walkathon in Washington

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am Washington Monument Free

Aparna Nancherla: Prodigal Children Comedy Show (Matinee)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm Pikio Taco USD 34 to 55

Cinco de Mayo: The Mexican Way

 Sat, 02 May at 10:00 pm Public Bar Live | Sports Bar Dupont Circle Washington DC USD 18 to 29

Best Buddies Friendship Walk

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:30 am National Mall Free

America Reads The Bible

 Sun, 19 Apr at 09:00 am Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C.

Dancing On The Waterfront

 Sat, 09 May at 05:00 pm 3300 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

The Italian Cultural Society Gala 2026 – A Celebration of Italian Music

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:30 pm Embassy of Italy USD 375

IGNITE '26: Powerful Leaders Igniting Digital Transformation.

 Wed, 06 May at 02:00 pm The National Press Club, 13th Floor USD 0 to 324

DigiMarCon America 2026 - Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition

 Tue, 05 May at 09:00 am Washington DC USD 109 to 1,208

Thursday | Secret Mission at Salazar (25-35)| Washington DC

 Thu, 23 Apr at 11:00 pm SALAZAR

Thursday | Sid Gold’s Request Room (Singles Karaoke) (30-45) | Washington D.C.

 Thu, 30 Apr at 11:00 pm Sid Gold's Request Room

The Royal Sonesta Cocktails & Canines

 Sat, 11 Apr at 01:00 pm BISTRO DU JOUR Free

2026 Race for Hope DC

 Sun, 03 May at 07:00 am Freedom Plaza

March of Dimes - March for Babies greater Washington D.C. area

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 am Nationals Park Free

16th Annual Pink Hat Tea Scholarship Fundraiser

 Sun, 26 Apr at 02:00 pm The Westin Washington, DC Downtown USD 109 to 16,008

Dancing On The Waterfront

 Sat, 18 Apr at 05:00 pm 3300 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

Black Mothers March 2026

 Sun, 10 May at 11:00 am Lafayette Square Free

Dancing On The Waterfront

 Sat, 11 Apr at 05:00 pm 3300 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

Sunday Stories Day Party | Sun. April 12th at 12 Stories

 Sun, 12 Apr at 03:00 pm 12 Stories USD 0 to 30

Daryl Davis: Klan Whisperer Book Party

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:30 pm 2023 Q St NW Free

2026 Spring Georgetown Memorial 5k/Half

 Sun, 24 May at 06:30 am 3530 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007-3503, United States

26th Annual Congressional Basketball Game

 Tue, 21 Apr at 06:00 am George Washington University Smith Center USD 10 to 21

Father's Day Rose Remembrance

 Sun, 21 Jun at 10:00 am Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Chocolate & Wine Tasting: Exquisite Chocolates & Truffles, Wine from Spain

 Wed, 29 Apr at 07:00 pm The Chocolate House USD 64

Mayor Muriel Bowser's 10th Annual Spring Cleanup

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am Various Locations Free

Oscar Peterson Donation Ceremony

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Smithsonian National Museum of American History Free

2026 APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit (LLS)

 Tue, 12 May at 08:00 am The Royal Sonesta Washington, DC Capitol Hill USD 39 to 55

Dancing On The Waterfront

 Sat, 02 May at 05:00 pm 3300 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

The Black Blockchain Summit

 Fri, 25 Sep at 09:00 am Howard University USD 0 to 109

Ivies & Gents Day Party: Garden Edition

 Sun, 31 May at 12:00 pm La Vie USD 0 to 10,673

Dance Like a Mother 2026

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Wunder Garten

[Capitol Hill] Queer-Run Stand-Up Comedy Show

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm as you are. DC USD 20

Thursday | Matchmaking Wine Bar (30-45) | Washington D.C.

 Thu, 07 May at 11:00 pm Barkada Wine and Cocktail Bar

Brown Liquor & Chicken: The Cousins Reunion

 Fri, 19 Jun at 03:00 pm Anacostia Park USD 0 to 455

Music In The Meadow: Celebrating DC Teachers with Sirius Company Band

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm U.S. National Arboretum — Meadow Road USD 0 to 25

Dancing On The Waterfront

 Sat, 04 Apr 3300 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

DC African Restaurant Week 2025

 Sun, 13 Sep at 12:00 pm Washington Free

LSF Annual Gala

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Washington National Cathedral USD 322

Saturday Morning Live! Presents: Good Morning, Good Night

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am The National Theatre Free

Ukrainian Social at Ukraine House, Friday, April 24, 2026, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Ukraine House

Chocolate & Wine Tasting: Exquisite Chocolates & Truffles, Wine from Spain

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm The Chocolate House USD 64

Sip & Sculpt Pottery Workshop

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:30 pm City-State Public House USD 87

Dancing On The Waterfront

 Sat, 16 May at 05:00 pm 3300 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007, United States

Haute Dish: Wet & Wild! – A Charity Drag Show

 Sat, 18 Apr at 02:30 pm Kiki USD 0 to 50

Taking It To The Max: A Fundraiser for the DC Abortion Fund

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

2026 Halo Awards Ceremony

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm 1301 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States

Taste of Point DC 2026 "Spring Garden Party"

 Wed, 13 May at 06:30 pm Room & Board (1840 14th Street NW, Washington D.C.)

Candidates Forum for the DC Mayor's Race (Nonpartisan)

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:30 pm Lisner Auditorium Free

Censored Voices: Silent No More

 Sun, 03 May at 07:00 pm National Presbyterian Church

Yes Queen at Woke Mob Comedy Festival!

 Thu, 09 Apr at 08:30 pm Pikio Taco USD 23 to 45

Aziz Abu Sarah and Maoz Inon

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm Sixth & I USD 0 to 135

SPRING DANCE CONCERT - 2026

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre USD 13 to 23

Paws & Petals Yappy Hour with the National Cherry Blossom Festival

 Sun, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm metrobar DC Free

Taking Action for Animals 2026

 Fri, 31 Jul at 03:00 pm Omni Shoreham Hotel Washington, DC

Spring Block Party - To Benefit Woodley House

 Sat, 11 Apr at 03:30 pm Maret School Free

3rd Annual DMV Community Awards and Fashion Show Gala

 Sat, 18 Jul at 05:00 pm Dock5 Event Venue USD 71 to 146

HERE WHERE WE LIVE IS OUR COUNTRY | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Busboys and Poets 14th & V Free

5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell

 Tue, 30 Jun at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Fundraiser for Social Justice Film SILENT PARTNER at Busboys & Poets (K St)

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 23

Chris Smither

 Fri, 18 Sep at 08:00 pm 600 14th Street NW Washington DC 20005

Musical Comedy Show & Party at the Woke Mob Comedy Festival

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:30 pm Ernie's Place USD 29 to 50

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Voices of History, Lessons for Today

 Mon, 13 Apr at 06:30 pm Sixth & I Free

GUVSA Presents: Bay Về, Fly Home

 Sun, 12 Apr at 03:30 pm Gonda Theatre Free

DMV Creative Brunch: The Power of the Pen — Ink and Ivory

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:00 pm Eaton DC USD 0 to 82

Women’s History Month Community Run & Panel at Colada Shop

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:00 pm Colada Shop USD 25

Wrapped Stories: Where Lyrics Become Art

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Jungle & Loom USD 61

Japan: Contending with Change at Home and Abroad Conference

 Thu, 16 Apr at 08:30 am Copley Formal Lounge Free

Autism Walk/Run

 Sun, 19 Apr at 08:30 am 2912 Independence Ave SW Free

TAP-DC Community Service: DC Central Kitchen

 Sun, 19 Apr at 09:00 am DC Central Kitchen Cafe at The Klein Center Free

DC Mayoral Sustainability Forum

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm THEARC Theater Free

Broadway Karaoke Night for a Cause!

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Sid Gold's Request Room USD 0 to 39

Calling DC High Schoolers: 6 Weeks of FREE Hands-On STEAAM Innovation

 Mon, 29 Jun at 09:00 am 4250 Connecticut Ave NW Free

Moms Get High Too: The Day Party

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm Chi Cha Lounge USD 25 to 30

Skip the Small Talk Night at DC Brau Brewing

 Wed, 06 May at 07:00 pm DC Brau USD 19

Celebrate Trails Day

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Rails to Trails Conservancy

Friends of the Soldiers Home (FOSH) Celebration and Fundraising Dinner

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm Hitching Post Restaurant USD 7 to 66

Black Light: A Howard Short Film Showcase

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm Miracle Theatre USD 25 to 59

Brunch in Blush DC

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Hard Rock Cafe USD 120

Dress for Success Washington, DC High Tea with Purpose

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. USD 135 to 1,069

Annual BYU Management Society Washington, DC Chapter Gala

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection USD 130

My Favorite Year

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm Dupont Underground USD 23

RCCE 13th Annual Cultural Day- Autism Awareness Family Fun Day

 Sun, 19 Apr at 04:00 pm St Luke's Center Free

Lost Ship

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Free

10 Years of Healing & Advocacy: A Decade of Ana Sierra Counseling

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:30 pm Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC USD 50 to 5,000