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September Fixations
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items Is September the best month of the year? In DC it is ✨ Here are some of my highlights from the month. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you’re going to love these recommendations
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Fun
Food
Fun
Events, venues, and more that made this month so fun!
Good food, great drinks, musical performances, DJs, exhibit tours, and so much fun for FREE! Events like these are why DC is truly the best city for free events. Don’t be discouraged if you aren’t selected via the lottery system your first try. It’s ...
National Gallery Nights
An incredible event across the city, bringing together artists and art lovers together for a weekend full of free community-based events. The MLK Library Block Party was such a highlight!
DC Art All Night
DC isn’t known for its electronic music scene, but there’s definitely a lively community that came out for the Boiler Room shows. The first show sold out so quickly that they added a second night! The venue was perfect for the crowd size and the DJs ...
Boiler Room DC
Not fun, but I finally made my way to this famed health and wellness shop to grab a few goodies for a friend that’s going through some health issues. This family-owned business has been around for decades and is truly doing amazing work to educate th...
Dynamic Health & Wellness
I had an amazing time at the 2025 Creators Summit organized by Color Vision! If you’re a Black woman in search of community amongst other creators and entrepreneurs, this is the room to be in. I met so many amazing women and took away so many preciou...
The Creators Summit - Color Vision
As a tennis player, I used to hate on pickleball until I tried it at Kraken. I’m a big fun now! Kraken is perfect on hot or cold days when you still want get outside and be active. There are plenty of courts and they have food and beverage on-site if...
Kraken Kourts & Skates | Bryant Street NE
September in DC is the best time to go on an urban hike? From the Capitol Building to the Lincoln Memorial, you can walk the entire national mall in under an hour (2.6 miles) or run if that’s your thing. I love long walks, but DC’s summer heat makes ...
National Mall
Even though I live here, I would move into the Morrow if I could! The lobby is stunning, the rooms are spacious, and the rooftop bar and restaurant provides the perfect space for an elegant night out. You won’t be disappointed here
The Morrow Washington DC, Curio Collection by Hilton
Park isn’t just a restaurant and nightclub. It’s a DC staple and a guaranteed good time. In September, it’s home to some of the biggest after parties and main events of the year ✨ you’ll never be bored at Park
The Park at 14th
Food
My favorite meals, bars, and recipes this month ✨
If you’ve never had diri djon djon (Haitian Mushroom Rice), you’re seriously missing out. This was my first time making this and following this recipe made it so easy and the finish product reminded me of my mom’s cooking.
Haitian Black Rice (Diri Djon Djon & Video) - Instant Pot
The best pizza shop in DC finally opened in Union Market! With two locations now, I will happily no longer gatekeep this gem. The pizza is delicious! Don’t believe me? Try it for yourself
Slice & Pie
Best happy hour in DC (in my humble opinion). The drinks are great, food is even better, and it’s small enough that feels like the perfect neighborhood bar. You’ve got to try the shrimp and pulpo (octopus) tacos!
MezcaleroLaCosecha | Restaurant
Beautiful restaurant to try different cultural dishes from the Eastern world. I went on opening night and almost died on the patio when I sudden gust of wind came out of nowhere and knocked plates and tables to the ground. The staff was so reactive a...
Karravaan
I love puddin! The shrimp basket, po boy, and bread puddin are amazing.
Puddin'
For a sports bar, the food here is BOMB. We went for the opening game of the season (go birds 🦅) and had an amazing time. As someone who doesn’t like watching sports, I enjoyed myself and the crowd made the game enjoyable.
Tom's Watch Bar - Navy Yard/Nationals Park