FREE

17th Street NW from P Street to R Street, NW, in Washington DC — the 1500 and 1600 blocks of 17th Streets, NW.

Since 2010, the 17th Street Festival celebrates 17th Street and its diversity of restaurants and retailers.

There are 100 vendors, with more than 60 artists and makers displaying everything from fine art to jewelry, ceramics to crafts, and every creative item in between. Other vendors include area nonprofit organizations, politicians, entrepreneurs, and local businesses.

The kids zone has activities for children, including a large slide, soccer, snow cones, face painting, and games throughout the day.