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Anacostia River Festival

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Event Details

Event Date and Time

Sat, May 16, 2026
2 to 6 pm ET

Tickets and Reservations

Free. Registration not required.
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Location

800 Anacostia Drive, Washington, DC 20020

Event Type

Art Making
Join NMWA educators for an activity inspired by women artists with ties to Washington, D.C.

Event Description

About the Event

The 12th annual Anacostia River Festival, hosted by the 11th Street Bridge Park and the National Park Service, honors the women who shaped Washington, D.C., while uplifting community, culture, and connection. Join NMWA educators at this free, family-friendly celebration in Anacostia Park for art-making inspired by women artists with ties to this city.

About Building Bridges

Building Bridges is a non-profit with five signature projects designed to provide equitable access to health, arts, and economic opportunity. They build, convene, and innovate in partnership with communities east of the Anacostia River.

Accessibility

Accessibility Inquiries

If you are unable to register online or would like to indicate any accessibility services you require, please email education@nmwa.org. Two weeks’ notice to request accessibility services is appreciated but not required. We will make every attempt to fulfill requests.

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