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🇺🇸 250th National Harbor Veterans Makers Market – 4th of July Celebration 🇺🇸
Honor service. Celebrate freedom. Experience community.
Join us for a powerful and patriotic Fourth of July celebration at the 250th National Harbor Veterans Makers Market, marking America’s 250th anniversary and honoring the men and women who have served our country.
Spend the day supporting veteran makers and artisans while enjoying the vibrant energy of National Harbor. Browse handcrafted art, crafts, jewelry, home décor, gifts, and specialty items—each piece representing creativity, resilience, and service.
What to Expect: • Veteran-made art, crafts, and specialty goods • Meaningful handmade and patriotic finds • Support veteran-owned and small businesses • A heartfelt Independence Day waterfront experience 
📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Capital Canopy (next to the Capital Wheel) 📌 155 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
FREE ADMISSION. PET FRIENDLY. RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.

Local Event: National Harbor Veterans Makers Market

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National Harbor

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National Harbor Veterans Makers Market

🇺🇸 250th National Harbor Veterans Makers Market – 4th of July Celebration 🇺🇸
Honor service. Celebrate freedom. Experience...

Accelerando Music @ "The Barn"

Get ready for a full day of music, magic, movement, and creativity! This camp is designed for kids ages 6–10 and is offered as two exciting half-day sessions that can be taken separately or combined for a full-day camp experience.
In our Shadow Pop session, campers will dive into the world of K-pop and popular music as they learn fun choreography-inspired routines, explore rhythm instruments, create high-energy beats, and work together on music video-style performances. Campers will build confidence, musicality, teamwork, and stage presence while moving, singing, drumming, and performing to the upbeat music kids love.
In our Wizard Academy session, campers will enter a magical world of wizardly music-making inspired by the wonder and imagination of Harry Potter. Students will be sorted into houses for friendly competitions, create potions, complete magical challenges, and explore mysterious sounds, rhythms, and melodies through instruments, movement, and creative activities. From spellbinding music games to enchanted ensemble work, campers will use music and imagination to bring the magic to life.
Families may register for either half-day session or combine both for a full-day adventure. Full-day campers will enjoy a rich mix of pop music, rhythm, movement, creativity, fantasy, teamwork, and performance — perfect for kids who love music, dancing, imaginative play, and a little bit of magic!

Local Event: KPop & Harry Potter Themed Summer Camp (Ages 6-10)

KPop & Harry Potter Themed Summer Camp (Ages 6-10)

Get ready for a full day of music, magic, movement, and creativity! This camp is designed for kids ages 6–10 and is offered as...

Kingstowne Regional Library

The Forgotten World War author Derek Baxter presents a global perspective on the American Revolution
Join local author Derek Baxter at Kingstowne Regional Library for a discussion of his most recent book, The Forgotten&nbsp;World War: Exploring the Secret History of the American Revolution, from Spain to India and Back Again.Part history, part travelogue, The Forgotten World War reveals how people in Europe, South America, and Asia contributed to the American colonists' struggle for independence. A book signing will follow Baxter's talk with copies available for purchase from the independent bookstore Bards Alley.

Attendance is free. RSVP here: <a href="https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17021683" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17021683</a>
ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;BOOKThe Revolutionary War wasn’t just fought in the Thirteen Colonies—it was a world war, spanning four continents. To discover more, Baxter embarks on an adventure-filled quest across the globe. He finds the human stories behind this long-ago conflict, expanding the universe of those who contributed to the cause, including the French, Spanish, Dutch, Oneida Indians, and Mysore Kingdom of India. And he delivers a powerful message: The United States only exists because peoples of different races, languages, and religions learned how to fight together, writing an unexpected story of independence that continues to resonate and inspire today.ABOUT&nbsp;THE&nbsp;AUTHORDerek Baxter, a Fairfax County native, is the author of In Pursuit of Jefferson: Traveling through Europe with the Most Perplexing Founding Father, which chronicles how he followed Thomas Jefferson’s travels across six countries. You can follow him at <a href="https://www.derekbaxterbooks.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.derekbaxterbooks.com</a>

Local Event: Author Derek Baxter: The Forgotten World War

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Author Derek Baxter: The Forgotten World War

The Forgotten World War author Derek Baxter presents a global perspective on the American Revolution
Join local author Derek...

Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum July 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Shiloh Baptist Church Worship Center | 1401 Jamieson Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 Who represents you in Congress matters. This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates running for Virginia's 8th Congressional District U.S. House seat, and ask them the questions that matter most to you and your family. Join your neighbors at Shiloh Baptist Church on July 9 for a live candidate forum featuring both Republican and Democratic candidates. This is a free, open community event. Come ready to listen, engage, and leave better prepared to cast an informed vote. What to expect: •	Candidate introductions and opening statements •	Discussion of key local and national issues •	Community Q&amp;A, bring your questions! For more details, visit <a href="https://www.shiloh-bc.org/candidate" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">shiloh-bc.org/candidate</a> or contact Minister Octavia Caldwell at socialjustice@shiloh-bc.org.

Local Event: Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum

Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate...

Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum July 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30 PM) Shiloh Baptist Church...

Virginia 8th Congressional District Candidate Forum

Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center (AS)

Explore "Echoes of Eternity," a tapestry of sound from Fanfare Ritmico to O Magnum Mysterium. Featuring guest conductor Dr. Donald McKinney (IU Jacobs School of Music). Also featuring guest conductor participants in our 2026 Conductors Workshop. A celebration of musical legacy and spirit. Free and open to the public. Doors open for seating at 7 p.m. Guest conductors are participants in the 2026 Army Band Conductors Workshop.
Dr. Donald McKinney, guest clinician and COL Scott McKenzie, Army Band Leader &amp; Commander 
Afrospire / Nokuri COL Scott McKenzie, conducting
Fanfare Ritmico / Higdon David Alesco, conducting
Mare Tranquillitatis / Zare Bradley Esau, conducting
Go Down, Moses / Simon James Gates, conducting
In This Breath / Li Oliver Stark, conducting
Anahita / Etezady &nbsp; &nbsp;I. The Flight of Night &nbsp; &nbsp;II. Night Mares Taylor LaPrairie, conducting
O Magnum Mysterium / Lauridsen; arr. Reynolds Dr. Don McKinney, conducting
Concerto for Wind Ensemble / Day

Local Event: FREE: Army Band Concert

FREE: Army Band Concert

Explore "Echoes of Eternity," a tapestry of sound from Fanfare Ritmico to O Magnum Mysterium. Featuring guest conductor Dr....

Atlas Performing Arts Center

Join Supreme Chord, a dynamic all-voices a cappella group with members across the DMV&nbsp;(including in Beltsville!) for our 18th anniversary at the Atlas Performing Arts Center with an amazing night of a cappella music celebrating our collective milestones in life!&nbsp; You can get your tickets via the <a href="https://www.atlasarts.org/events/supremechord/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Atlas Performing Arts Center</a>.
The performance will also feature Supreme Chord as well as two dynamic&nbsp; D.C.-based ensembles as guest groups:&nbsp;Chord of Appeals and The Augmented Eight.&nbsp;
We’re also pleased that a portion of proceeds from this concert will go to support critical youth programs in DC through a partnership with&nbsp;<a href="https://wearedcaction.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DC Action</a>, a local non-profit focused on making the District of Columbia a place where all young people grow up safe, resilient, powerful, and heard.

Local Event: Key Changes: Supreme Chord Turns 18

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Key Changes: Supreme Chord Turns 18

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