Events

Have fun and meet neighbors with Eckington Parks & Arts! And check out our partner NoMa BID for more community events, including Wednesday movies and a Thursday farmers market!
Have fun and meet neighbors with Eckington Parks & Arts! And check out our partner NoMa BID for more community events, including Wednesday movies and a Thursday farmers market!
1st & 3rd Saturdays, monthly - we will be holding an out-of-sync social cleanup on June 25th! See below for details*
1st & 3rd Saturdays, monthly - we will be holding an out-of-sync social cleanup on June 25th! See below for details*
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Neighborhood Cleanup
Neighborhood Cleanup
Hosted by EP&A and Eckington Civic Association. Check social media for corresponding tabling at the park & stop by to chat and grab a trash bag!
Share your photos @EckingtonParks!
Share your photos @EckingtonParks!
April-June 2022
April-June 2022
Saturdays, 2-3 PM
April 9 & 30
May 21
June 18
Tanner Park
VXN Dance Workout in Tanner Park
VXN Dance Workout in Tanner Park
We're collaborating VXN volunteers to bring a fun, new event to Tanner Park this spring! VXN is a revolutionary dance fitness format that merges dance, music, and atmosphere. This series of classes at Tanner Park is open to all community members (beginners welcome!) and intended to create an environment for emotional release, mind-body connection, and community connectedness - all while getting in shape and burning calories! Classes will be free, with sign-up required.
June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022
Saturday, 10:00 AM
Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Aimed at kids ages 0-7 years. Open to all community members (suggested donation for non-members). Sign up required!
Sign up HERE
Sign up HERE
June 18, 2022
June 18, 2022
Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
We've teamed up with the DC Library to bring library services to Eckington monthly! You can sign up for a library card and take out books for adults, teens, and kids. The event coincides with our Saturday Story Thyme.
No sign-up required
No sign-up required
June 25, 2022
June 25, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Triangle Park off the MBT
@S St NE & 3rd St NE
Social Community Cleanup!
Social Community Cleanup!
Meet the Eckington Parks & Arts Greenways Committee, Eckington Civic Association (ECA), and your fellow neighbors for a fun in-person cleanup event! Committee members will be stationed at the little triangle park just off the Metropolitan Branch Trail from 10 AM to 12 PM. We'll have coffee, donuts, big smiles, and bags and gloves for you to use for the cleanup. Stop by our table to grab some grub, make some new friends, and team up with your neighbors to help keep Eckington beautiful. *Please note that this event was rescheduled for June 25 from its original date of June 18.
Share your photos @EckingtonParks!
Share your photos @EckingtonParks!
Past Events
Past Events
May 16th, 2022
May 16th, 2022
Monday, 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Eckington Parks & Arts Community Meeting
Eckington Parks & Arts Community Meeting
We invite Friends (and prospective Friends) of EP&A to join our next meeting. Meet the board and other neighbors. Learn about our efforts to support the Eckington Dog Park, promote green living and advocacy, host events, and more! This meeting will be just 30 minutes, so please sign in on time!
Video Recording: Click HERE
Video Recording: Click HERE
May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022
Saturday, 10:00 AM
Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Aimed at kids ages 0-7 years. Open to all community members (suggested donation for non-members). Sign up required!
Sign up HERE
Sign up HERE
May 21, 2022
May 21, 2022
Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
We've teamed up with the DC Library to bring library services to Eckington monthly! You can sign up for a library card and take out books for adults, teens, and kids. The event coincides with our Saturday Story Thyme.
No sign-up required
No sign-up required
April 16, 2022
April 16, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Triangle Park off the MBT
@S St NE & 3rd St NE
Social Community Cleanup with WABA!
Social Community Cleanup with WABA!
Come say hello to EP&A’s Greenways Committee and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association's (WABA) Trail Rangers on the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT)! We will be at the little triangle park on the corner of S & 3rd Streets NE (behind Stable), eager to meet you with big smiles, fresh coffee, EP&A stickers, and cleanup supplies. If you’d like to be partnered with a fellow neighbor to clean up as a team, please fill out this form and we will pair you up on Saturday, April 16th at 10am. This will be a great way to meet neighbors and get to know the community.
Share your photos @EckingtonParks!
Share your photos @EckingtonParks!
April 23, 2022
April 23, 2022
Saturday, 10:00 AM
Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Aimed at kids ages 0-7 years. Open to all community members (suggested donation for non-members). Sign up required!
Sign up HERE
Sign up HERE
April 23, 2022
April 23, 2022
Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
We've teamed up with the DC Library to bring library services to Eckington monthly! You can sign up for a library card and take out books for adults, teens, and kids. The event coincides with our Saturday Story Thyme.
No sign-up required
No sign-up required
April 24, 2022
April 24, 2022
Saturday, 10:00 - 10:30 AM
Tanner Park
Spring Egg Hunt
Spring Egg Hunt
Join us for a secular spring egg hunt in Tanner Park! Please bring your own baskets or bags to collect eggs (filled with chocolate!). Sign up on Eventbrite, and bring the kids for some fun! This event is aimed at kids ages 0-7 years old, though all are welcome.
Sign up HERE
Sign up HERE
March 19, 2022
March 19, 2022
Saturday, 10:00 AM
Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Aimed at kids ages 0-7 years. Open to all community members (suggested donation for non-members). Sign up required!
March 19, 2022
March 19, 2022
Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
We've teamed up with the DC Library to bring library services to Eckington monthly! You can sign up for a library card and take out books for adults, teens, and kids. The event coincides with our Saturday Story Thyme.
No sign-up required!
No sign-up required!
January 20, 2022
January 20, 2022
7:00 PM
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
We invite Friends (and prospective Friends) of EP&A to join our next meeting in January. We'll share park and dog park news, EP&A advocacy efforts, and event plans. We'll also be holding our board elections and discussing opportunities for community members to get involved. Mark your calendars, and be sure to join us!! If you're interested in running for a board position, please email us at [email protected]
November 9, 2021
November 9, 2021
7:00 PM
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
We invite Friends (and prospective Friends) of EP&A to join our next meeting in November. We'll share park and dog park news, EP&A advocacy efforts, and event plans. We'll also discuss upcoming board elections and opportunities for community members to get involved. Mark your calendars, and keep an eye out for details to follow!
Recording not available
Recording not available
October 23, 2021
October 23, 2021
10:00 AM
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
For ages 0-7 years. Open to all community members (suggested donation for non-members). Sign up required due to park event attendance limits - we request that families plan for one accompanying adult per child so that more kids can enjoy the stories!
October 5, 2021
October 5, 2021
6:00 PM, Thursday
Tanner Park grassy meadow
Sunset Salutations, Yoga in Tanner Park
Sunset Salutations, Yoga in Tanner Park
Join us for yoga in the grassy meadow! Open to all community members (suggested donation for non-members). Taught by volunteer yoga instructor and neighbor Holly Tarpein. Sign up required due to park event attendance limits.
October 2, 2021
October 2, 2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday
Tanner Park and Eckington Dog Park
Eckington Day
Eckington Day
Visit EP&A at Eckington Day, hosted by Eckington Civic Association (ECA). We will have a table by Eckington Dog Park in the morning and at the main park in the afternoon. Stop by to say hello and learn more about our organization!
Thanks to ECA, all 2021 EP&A members/friends will be entered in a drawing to win one of several graciously donated prizes: (1) one free pet portrait by Abigail DeRoberts, (2) one free dog hike with Happy Hikers, or (3) one free 2-hour dog behavioral consultation with a local trainer. Become a member here. Volunteer members in good standing (having already completed at least 6 volunteer hours in 2021) will be included in the raffle. The member drawing will take place after Eckington Day and winners contacted by email.
September 25, 2021
September 25, 2021
9:30 PM
Tanner Park grassy meadow
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
For ages 0-7 years. Open to all community members (suggested donation of $5 for non-members). Sign up required due to park event attendance limits - we request that families plan for one accompanying adult per child so that more kids can enjoy the stories!
September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021
6:30 PM, Thursday
Tanner Park grassy meadow
Sunset Salutations, Yoga in Tanner Park
Sunset Salutations, Yoga in Tanner Park
Join us for yoga in the grassy meadow! Open to all community members (suggested donation of $10 for non-members). Taught by volunteer yoga instructor Haley Morrison. Sign up required due to park event attendance limits.
Sign-ups coming soon!
Sign-ups coming soon!
September 9 & 25, 2021
September 9 & 25, 2021
2nd Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
4th Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
We've teamed up with the DC Library to bring library services to Eckington twice monthly! The first event is on a Thursday evening, and the second coincides with our Saturday Story Thyme.
No sign-up required!
No sign-up required!
September 3
September 3
6:00 - 7:00 PM
U.S. Navy Chamber Band Concert in Tanner Park
U.S. Navy Chamber Band Concert in Tanner Park
We're pleased to present the Navy Chamber Band at Tanner Park, performing a concert in anticipation of Labor Day weekend! This event is for all ages and will include music and fun. Bring your own picnic, or consider stopping by Yang Market to purchase food and drinks and support a local business!
No sign-up required!
No sign-up required!
August 11, 2021
August 11, 2021
7:00 PM
Tanner Park grassy meadow
*Postponed due to story weather - hoping to reschedule soon!
Sunset Salutations, Yoga in Tanner Park
Sunset Salutations, Yoga in Tanner Park
Join us for yoga in the grassy meadow! Open to all community members (suggested donation of $10 for non-members). Taught by volunteer yoga instructor Holly Tarpein. Sign up required due to park event attendance limits.
August 12 & 28, 2021
August 12 & 28, 2021
2nd Thursday, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
4th Saturday, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
We're teaming up with the DC Library to bring library services to Eckington twice monthly! The first event will be held on a Thursday evening, and the second will coincide with our Saturday Story Thyme.
No sign-up required!
No sign-up required!
July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021
7:00 PM
Tanner Park grassy meadow
Sunset Salutations, Yoga in Tanner Park
Sunset Salutations, Yoga in Tanner Park
Join us for yoga in the grassy meadow! Open to all community members (suggested donation of $10 for non-members). Taught by volunteer yoga instructor Haley Morrisson. Sign up required due to park event attendance limits.
July 17, 2021
July 17, 2021
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Harry Thomas Compost Cooperative
Harry Thomas Compost Cooperative Bin Maintenance
Harry Thomas Compost Cooperative Bin Maintenance
For Compost Cooperative members, your volunteer hours count toward EP&A's volunteer pathway to membership! See Become a Friend for details and fill out the volunteer hour submission form afterward. Volunteer friends of EP&A must complete 12 hours per calendar year.
Email Compost Cooperative for details!
Email Compost Cooperative for details!
July 24, 2021
July 24, 2021
9:30 PM*
*Earlier start time to beat the heat!
Tanner Park grassy meadow
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
For ages 0-7 years. Open to all community members (suggested donation of $5 for non-members). Sign up required due to park event attendance limits - we request that families plan for one accompanying adult per child so that more kids can enjoy the stories!
July 8 & 24, 2021
July 8 & 24, 2021
July 8, 5:00 - 7:00 PM
July 24, 10:00 - 11:30 AM
Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
We're teaming up with the DC Library to bring library services to Eckington twice monthly! The first event will be held on a Thursday evening, and the second will coincide with our Saturday Story Thyme.
No sign-up required!
No sign-up required!
June 26
June 26
2021
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
For ages 0-7 years. Open to all community members (suggested donation of $5 for non-members). Sign up required due to park event attendance limits - we request that families plan for one accompanying adult per child so that more kids can enjoy the stories! Sign up here.
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Time: June 26, 2021 10:00 AM ET
Location: Tanner Park grassy meadow
June 17 (rain date) & 26
June 17 (rain date) & 26
2021
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
DCPL Book Bike in Tanner Park
We're teaming up with the DC Library to bring library services to Eckington twice monthly! The first event will be held on a Thursday evening, and the second will coincide with our Saturday Story Thyme. No sign-up is required to enjoy the book bike.
5-7 pm (Thursdays)
10am-12pm (Saturdays)
5-7 pm (Thursdays)
10am-12pm (Saturdays)
Time: June 17, 2021 5:00-7:00 PM ET
Time: June 26, 2021 10:00 AM-12:00 PM ET
Location: Tanner Park
June 7
June 7
2021
Sidewalk Palooza to meet at Tanner Park
Sidewalk Palooza to meet at Tanner Park
Join a community-wide Sidewalk Palooza event organized by DC leaders and hosted locally by EP&A. Take a walk with us through Eckington to help identify and report sidewalks in need of repair. This is a great way to let DC know about pedestrian infrastructure needs right at your doorstep! Check out more information here. Email [email protected] with questions. Participation counts toward our volunteer pathway to membership.
5:30 pm
5:30 pm
Time: June 7, 2021 5:30 PM ET
Location: Tanner Park entrance at harry Thomas Way
June 6
June 6
2021
Sunshine Salutations, Yoga in Tanner Park
Sunshine Salutations, Yoga in Tanner Park
Join us for yoga in the grassy meadow! Open to all community members (suggested donation of $10 for non-members). Taught by volunteer yoga instructor Haley Morrisson. Sign up required due to park event attendance limits. Sign up here!
10 am
10 am
Time: June 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET
Location: Tanner Park grassy meadow
May 25
May 25
2021
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
For Friends of EP&A and prospective members. Special guest speaker from City Wildlife!
7 pm
7 pm
Topic: Eckington Parks & Arts May Membership Meeting, Agenda
Video Time Stamps:
0:00 – Board Member Intros
2:28 – Partnerships, Relationships, & Community Role
3:44 – Dog Park Updates
9:53 – Art & Committee Updates
17:04 – News & Events
25:01 – Website & Social Media Updates
26:22 – Get Involved!
28:20 – Guest Speaker: City Wildlife
May 23
May 23
2021
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
Story Thyme in Tanner Park
For ages 0-10 years (no more than one accompanying parent per child so more kids can enjoy the fun!). Open to all community members (suggested donation of $5 for non-members). Sign up required due to park event attendance limits. Sign up here!
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
Time: May 23, 2021 10:00 AM ET
Location: Tanner Park grassy meadow
March 15
March 15
2021
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
For Friends of EP&A and prospective members. Special guest speakers from DC Natives!
7 pm
7 pm
Topic: Eckington Parks & Arts - March Member Meeting, Agenda
Meeting Video:
0:00 – Intros, Survey Questions, and EP&A Overview
15:58 – Website & Social Media Updates
18:32 – Dog Park & General Park Updates
26:47 – Other News
38:17 – Art & Events Updates
43:58 – Committee Updates
45:28 – Guest Speaker: DC Natives
January 13
January 13
2021
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Quarter 1 Meeting for all Friends and neighbors
7 pm
7 pm
December 20
December 20
2020
Holiday Celebration
Holiday Celebration
By Tanner Park Playground
October 21
October 21
2020
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Quarter 4 Meeting for all Friends and neighbors
July 15
July 15
2020
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Quarter 3 Meeting for all Friends and neighbors
7 pm
7 pm
Apr 15
Apr 15
2020
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Eckington Parks & Arts Meeting
Quarter 2 Meeting for all Friends and neighbors
Cancelled due to Stay Home order
Cancelled due to Stay Home order
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