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Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled weekend at Union Market District! In partnership with Events DC, we're transforming Union Market's parking lot into a high-energy outdoor racetrack. Saturday and Sunday racing tickets are sold out, but limited tickets for Thursday and Friday are available.
OCTOBER 9-12 |
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Don't miss the Louis The Child Block Party, presented by Nü Androids! General admission is sold out, but VIP tickets are still available. |
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VIP Ticketholders will receive:Go Karting at any available date and time throughout the weekend (Thursday-Sunday)Guaranteed stage-side access to Louis The Child concert (arrive at any time)Access to a private bar during the concertSprint Social at F1 Arcade from 3–6 PMSim racing tournamentUnlimited small plates A specialty welcome cocktail imagined by Netflix's Drink Masters' LP O'Brien
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Hang with us all weekend for live music, entertainment, food and plenty of activities for all ages. FREE EVENTS include: |
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Songbyrd celebrates its 10th anniversary with a FREE all-day block party featuring live performances, food and community fun outside Union Market. The lineup includes Freddy Mac, Night Hawk, Batala DC, Mambo Sauce, Footwerk and ViRG!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 • 12–6 PM 5TH STREET NE, ADJACENT TO UNION MARKET |
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Celebrating its first anniversary in DC, F1 Arcade joins Race the District, bringing signature food, cocktails by Netflix's Drink Masters mixologist, LP O'Brien and FREE open sim racing experiences for karting ticket holders.
OCTOBER 9–12 F1 ARCADE, 420 PENN ST NE |
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Join us and DCMC for a FREE cars, bikes and coffee event, celebrating DC's thriving motorsport culture. Bring your ride and connect over great machines and a brew or two. Drivers who bring standout cars will receive a free go-karting ticket.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 • 8–11 AM UNION MARKET PARKING LOT |
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Catch a special FREE outdoor screening of F1: The Movie on 5th Street, bringing the thrill of the track to the big screen. Enjoy free ice cream from The Creamery at Union Market. No sign-up is required; bring chairs and blankets for picnic-style viewing.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 • 7:30 PM 5TH STREET NE, ADJACENT TO UNION MARKET |
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Get ready to race—little drivers can hop behind the wheel of Wow Wheelz, an electric car driving experience that blends fun with learning. Designed for ages 18 months to 12 years, Wow Wheelz empowers kids to embrace sustainability while picking up real-life road rules through play. The activation is FREE and first-come, first-served—so bring your future drivers early and let them take the wheel!
OCTOBER 10 + 11 THE PLAZA (JUST PAST UNION MARKET) |
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Join us and Three Littles for a kids race track on The Plaza featuring Doona trikes for kids 10-36 months! This event is FREE and open to the public.
OCTOBER 11 + 12 | 11 AM-6 PM THE PLAZA (JUST PAST UNION MARKET) |
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NASCAR: Fueling History: The NASCAR Mobile Museum is a FREE, interactive, touring exhibit that celebrates the contributions to NASCAR history and explores the sport's evolution. It offers fans of all ages an immersive experience to learn about NASCAR's pioneers, trailblazers and the future of the sport.
OCTOBER 9–12
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LA JAMBE | "Ferrari Spritz", an extra-bitter riff on the Americano, the Campari quotient of the drink is replaced with a Ferrari, the beloved 50/50 shot of the bitter liqueur and Fernet-Branca.
MECHA | Tokyo Side-Car: Suntory Toki Japanese Whiskey with notes of orange bitters, jasmine dragon syrup and fresh lemon juice.
APAPACHO TAQUERIA | Taco Trio + Margarita for $25 (Your choice of regular, frozen margarita or mezcalita).
PUDDIN' | Pumpkin Spice Brown Butter Bourbon Bread Puddin' for $11.
SUBURBIA | Buffalo & Bergen's Suburbia—an airstream bar is serving creative cocktails and frozen drinks in partnership with Red Bull.
LUCY BAR | Happy Hour all weekend long: $6 Peroni, $9 Bruschetta, $9 Wines, $12 Margaritas and Aperol Spritzes.
STELLINA PIZZERIA | Cheers to Italian wines paired with the most iconic Italian circuits! Flight of 4 wines for $25 and 10% off featured wines all weekend (Oct 9-12). |
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Hotel Nell is the official hotel partner of Race The District, offering the perfect place to stay for a weekend full of live music, family fun, and exciting activations in Union Market District. Book using this link for 15% off stays during October 9–12. |
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