All events
NatureFest Spring Break
NatureFest is a week-long event during DCPS spring break, providing a safe space for youth ages 5 - 12 and their families to connect with nature and each other. Each day offers a variety of activities including boat rides on the River, live animals, arts and crafts, skating, and more! Families, youth day camps and recreation centers are welcome to register. (Youth must be joined by a chaperone throughout the duration of the event.)
NatureFest Spring Break 2025
NatureFest is a week-long event during DCPS spring break, providing a safe space for youth ages 5 - 12 and their families to connect with nature and build lasting memories. Each day offers a variety of activities including boat rides on the River, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, live animals, skating, and more!
NatureFest Spring Break 2025
NatureFest is a week-long event during DCPS spring break, providing a safe space for youth ages 5 - 12 and their families to connect with nature and build lasting memories. Each day offers a variety of activities including boat rides on the River, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, live animals, skating, and more!
NatureFest Spring Break 2025
NatureFest is a week-long event during DCPS spring break, providing a safe space for youth ages 5 - 12 and their families to connect with nature and build lasting memories. Each day offers a variety of activities including boat rides on the River, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, live animals, skating, and more!
NatureFest Spring Break 2025
NatureFest is a week-long event during DCPS spring break, providing a safe space for youth ages 5 - 12 and their families to connect with nature and build lasting memories. Each day offers a variety of activities including boat rides on the River, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, live animals, skating, and more!
Community Fishing
Interested in fishing but not sure where to start? Experienced angler looking for community? Friends of Anacostia Park has an opportunity for you! Join FoAP every other Saturday, June - September, 10 am - 2 pm at the Anacostia Boat Ramp from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. All gear is provided and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Let all your Friends know, “I’m gone fishing”!
Community Fishing
Interested in fishing but not sure where to start? Experienced angler looking for community? Friends of Anacostia Park has an opportunity for you! Join FoAP every other Saturday, June - September, 10 am - 2 pm at the Anacostia Boat Ramp from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. All gear is provided and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Let all your Friends know, “I’m gone fishing”!
Community Fishing
Interested in fishing but not sure where to start? Experienced angler looking for community? Friends of Anacostia Park has an opportunity for you! Join FoAP every other Saturday, June - September, 10 am - 2 pm at the Anacostia Boat Ramp from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. All gear is provided and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Let all your Friends know, “I’m gone fishing”!
Community Fishing
Interested in fishing but not sure where to start? Experienced angler looking for community? Friends of Anacostia Park has an opportunity for you! Join FoAP every other Saturday, June - September, 10 am - 2 pm at the Anacostia Boat Ramp from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. All gear is provided and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Let all your Friends know, “I’m gone fishing”!
Community Fishing
Interested in fishing but not sure where to start? Experienced angler looking for community? Friends of Anacostia Park has an opportunity for you! Join FoAP every other Saturday, June - September, 10 am - 2 pm at the Anacostia Boat Ramp from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. All gear is provided and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Let all your Friends know, “I’m gone fishing”!
Community Fishing
Interested in fishing but not sure where to start? Experienced angler looking for community? Friends of Anacostia Park has an opportunity for you! Join FoAP every other Saturday, June - September, 10 am - 2 pm at the Anacostia Boat Ramp from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. All gear is provided and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Let all your Friends know, “I’m gone fishing”!
Community Fishing
Interested in fishing but not sure where to start? Experienced angler looking for community? Friends of Anacostia Park has an opportunity for you! Join FoAP every other Saturday, June - September, 10 am - 2 pm at the Anacostia Boat Ramp from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM. All gear is provided and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Let all your Friends know, “I’m gone fishing”!
Super Friends Saturday
Join us for our last Super Friends Saturday of the season on March 29 at Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion from 12 to 4 PM! It will be a great day to get outside. Skate, sing your heart out at Love Song Karaoke, make wellness crafts, play games, grab snacks, and take home a free family portrait. We’ve even got a free shuttle from Anacostia Metro (parking garage side). See you there!
Super Friends Saturday
Join us this Saturday, 2/22, from 12 PM to 3 PM at the Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion for an afternoon filled with love, laughter, and community vibes! It might be chilly, but the love will be warm, and the sun will be shining—perfect for a day of joy, connection, and making good memories. ❤️
✨ What’s in store?
💌 Love-themed crafts & games
🛼 Skating fun for all ages
🎤 Love Song Karaoke with DJ Merkury – belt out your favorite love songs!
🚍 Need a ride? We’ve got you! Enjoy a free shuttle from Anacostia Metro (Parking Garage Exit).
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! See you there! 🎶✨
Super Friends Saturday
Join us for ‘Super Friends Saturday” our first even of the year! We will be at the Skate Pavilion offering free skate rentals, music, make and take activities, tea, and hot coco to set the year off right. Layer up and meet us there.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Tree Care
Join Casey Trees and FoAP during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend for a fun day of service around the Anacostia Skate Park!
Projects include care for newly planted trees alongside other organizations who will be conducting various clean up and service activities around the park. Your help with weeding, mulching and watering these vulnerable trees will give them a leg up in becoming an important part of our growing tree canopy.
Work will be completed in groups after a short, hands-on training. All the necessary tools and supplies are provided.
Register here now! The day before this event volunteers will be emailed logistics and directions to get to the site.
Winter wonderland
Join FoAP and Making A Difference for an end of year holiday skate party. Make and take holiday gifts, cards, and much more!
Trunk, Treat, & Skate
Free Family Fun! Spend Halloween with Friends of Anacostia Park for an evening of games, activities, prizes, music, costume contest and fun!
Costume Contest Starts at 7 pm
No sign up or RSVP required
River Monsters
Join DC Department of Energy & Environment, Friends of Anacostia Park and Anacostia Riverkeeper for a spooktacular Halloween program including a spooky boat ride, haunted aquarium and family fun!
October Late Skate
Come get your skate on! Join Friends of Anacostia Park, REI, APACC, the LinkUP DC and the National Park Service for a day of music, recreation and kinship in DC's most storied skating venue.
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
Park Care Day
Prevent litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
September Late Skate
Come get your skate on! Join Friends of Anacostia Park, REI, APACC, the LinkUP DC and the National Park Service for a day of music, recreation and kinship in DC's most storied skating venue.
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
Park Care Day
Prevent litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
August Late Skate
Come get your skate on! Join Friends of Anacostia Park, REI, APACC, the LinkUP DC and the National Park Service for a day of music, recreation and kinship in DC's most storied skating venue.
Community Fishing
Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.
Residency: Pickleball in the Park
Join Ruth Ellis for introductory pickleball lessons! All equipment is provided.
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
Community Fishing
Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
Community Fishing
Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.
Park Care Day and FIx-It Fair
Prevent litter from entering the Anacostia River and beautify the Park’s most high-traffic areas. Volunteer activities are based on your comfort level and all supplies are provided. Meet us by the Skating Pavilion office to get started!
Residency: Environmental Justice and Dance Along the Anacostia
FoAP is excited to be offering free dance lessons with our newest in Park Resident Kittie Mae Morris. Join us for 45-minute dance lessons open to all skill levels. Dance styles will include contemporary and ballet. The meeting point is the black top by the basketball courts. Pre-registration is not required.
Senior Hand Dancing with Miss Lorraine & the Fabulous Hand Dancers
Join Miss Lorraine & The Fabulous Hand Dancers for an afternoon of dancing in the park targeted towards our senior community. Dancing styles will include Hand, Line, Bop, and Free Style. Meeting point is the Skating Pavilion.
Community Fishing
Fishing is a great way to learn about the vibrant ecosystem in the Anacostia River. Our program is curated towards people of all ages, including those in need of respite—older adults, returning citizens, caretakers, and veterans.