Columbia Heights Day

Columbia Heights Day

The 18th annual Columbia Heights Day takes over 11th Street NW for an afternoon of live music, local vendors, and neighborhood fun. There is face painting, tie-dye stations, karaoke, and even a dog costume contest that always gets the crowd going. Local small businesses set up booths, food trucks line the block, and it feels like the whole neighborhood shows up. For families, the kids activities area keeps little ones busy while parents check out the vendors and grab food. It is a real community block party, not a corporate festival, and that is what makes it special. Columbia Heights has its own energy, and this day captures it perfectly.

Parent Tips 💡

• ✓Take Metro. Columbia Heights station drops you right at the festival. Parking is tough in this neighborhood.
• ✓Come hungry. The food truck lineup is always solid, and there are local vendors selling homemade treats.
• ✓The dog costume contest is hilarious and worth timing your visit around.
• ✓Bring sunscreen. Most of the festival is outdoors with limited shade.
• ✓Check out the local shops along 11th Street while you are there. Some offer festival-day specials.