Culture Calendar
D.C. is our nation's capital and also home to excellent international-themed events for our globally minded readers. Check out National Mall festivals, Annandale night markets, Fairfax Obon, and Asian food markets across the D.C. metro and Northern Virginia suburbs.
Upcoming culture events, festivals, and markets in the DMV area. Dates, venues, and source links are listed below.
Arlington, Virginia
Ballston BID lists a free Festival of Lights Diwali evening Friday, October 16, 2026, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Ballston Quarter, 4238 Wilson Boulevard. Pop-up market, DJ, henna, dance, rangoli, and a photo backdrop.
Image: Ballston BID / Eventbrite
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Neon District DMV lists DMV Asian Night Market Saturday, October 24, 2026, 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 137 National Plaza, National Harbor. Free entry, pet friendly. Listing says 70-plus food and craft vendors.
Image: Neon District DMV
Chantilly, Virginia
Magasawang Gala lists Tambayan Sa Kanto Filipino street-food fest Saturday, October 24, 2026, noon to 7:00 p.m. at Mahiwaga Bakery Parking Grounds, 4520 Daly Drive, Chantilly. Free. Promo art still prints a 6:00 p.m. close.
Image: Magasawang Gala
Ashburn, Virginia
One Loudoun lists Asia in a Bite Saturday, October 31, 2026, from 11:00 a.m., and Sunday, November 1, from 12:00 p.m. Hours line still says 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Free with RSVP. The URL still says October 17–18.
Image: Asia in a Bite / Downtown One Loudoun
Annandale, Virginia
Neon District DMV lists DMV Asian Night Market Saturday, October 31, 2026, 2:00 to 10:00 p.m. at 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Free entry, free parking, pet friendly. Flyer says over 45 vendors.
Image: Neon District DMV
Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax County and K-Kimchi World Solidarity list a Kimchi Festival Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway. Free. Doors 12:30. Day before Diwali.
Image: Fairfax County / K-Kimchi World Solidarity Washington, DC Committee
Past Washington, D.C. listings stay live for recaps and next-year bookmarks.
Greenbelt, Maryland
Rajdhani Mandir's calendar lists UHJT Diwali Mela Saturday, October 10, 2026, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Eleanor Roosevelt High School, 7601 Hanover Parkway, Greenbelt, MD. Flyer says free admission and free parking.
Image: United Hindu and Jain Temples / Rajdhani Mandir
Washington, D.C.
SAMASAMA and Kam & 46 list Umpukan Sunday, October 4, 2026, noon to 5:00 p.m. at metrobar, 640 Rhode Island Avenue NE. Free and all ages. Optional donation RSVP. Sixth year.
Image: SAMASAMA / Kai's Kuties by Kaila Garcia
Ashburn, Virginia
Asia in a Bite returns September 25–26, 2026 at One Loudoun in Ashburn with rotating Asian street-food vendors, merch rows, and free RSVP entry.
Annandale, Virginia
DMV Asian Night Market returns Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale with free admission, rotating Asian street-food vendors, and live performances.
Fairfax, Virginia
La Vang Mid-Autumn Festival fills Fair Oaks Mall September 19–20, 2026, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with lanterns, bánh trung thu, and tickets from $7 for youth.
Image: Our Lady of Lavang Mission
Baltimore, Maryland
Asia in a Bite returns September 5–6, 2026 to Baltimore Peninsula with about 30–40 Asian food vendors, merchandise rows, DJ and K-pop dance-party energy, and free RSVP entry.
Ashburn, Virginia
Asia in a Bite returns August 29–30, 2026 at One Loudoun in Ashburn with rotating Asian street-food vendors and free RSVP entry.
Image: Asia in a Bite Festival
Annandale, Virginia
DMV Asian Night Market returns August 29, 2026 at 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale with free admission, rotating Asian street-food vendors, and live performances.
Image: Annandale Today / Neon District DMV
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