Fun

Things to do soon:

Thu
28
Mar

Walking Tour: Downtown DC Public Realm Plan

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Meetup

Come join us for a walking tour of the recently published Downtown DC Public Realm Plan!

 

Meetup

Thu
28
Mar

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Mapping – Volunteers Interest Meeting

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Meetup

Virtual

Virtual

Volunteer to map amenities along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail w/ a virtual volunteer training on 3/28.

 

Meetup

Sat
30
Mar

Urban Design Walking Tour with DC Office of Planning

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Meetup

Lamond-Riggs Lillian J Huff Library

Lamond-Riggs Lillian J Huff Library

A chance to dig into planning concepts and how they manifest in our neighborhoods.

 

Meetup

Tue
02
Apr

DDOT Community Workshop: Georgetown Transportation Access & Circulation Study

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Meetup

HYBRID: Virtual OR In-person at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O Street NW

HYBRID: Virtual OR In-person at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O Street NW

Hear and share feedback aboutt the draft Georgetown Transportation Access and Circulation Study.

 

Meetup

Thu
04
Apr

MWABA & WABA Tandem Biking Training

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Ride

Eastern Market Metro, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC

Eastern Market Metro, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC

Learn how to be a tandem captain with Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) between 5:30-7:30 PM!

 

Ride

Sat
06
Apr

Ebike “Tasting” Party (w/ Test Rides!)

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Meetup

DC Armory (2001 E Capitol St SE)

DC Armory (2001 E Capitol St SE)

Test ride dozens of brands and models, meet local bike shops and orgs and connect with the new DC Ebike Incentive.

 

Meetup

All Events

Thu
28
Mar

Walking Tour: Downtown DC Public Realm Plan

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Meetup

Come join us for a walking tour of the recently published Downtown DC Public Realm Plan!

 

Meetup

Thu
28
Mar

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Mapping – Volunteers Interest Meeting

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Meetup

Virtual

Virtual

Volunteer to map amenities along the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail w/ a virtual volunteer training on 3/28.

 

Meetup

Sat
30
Mar

Urban Design Walking Tour with DC Office of Planning

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Meetup

Lamond-Riggs Lillian J Huff Library

Lamond-Riggs Lillian J Huff Library

A chance to dig into planning concepts and how they manifest in our neighborhoods.

 

Meetup

Tue
02
Apr

DDOT Community Workshop: Georgetown Transportation Access & Circulation Study

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Meetup

HYBRID: Virtual OR In-person at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O Street NW

HYBRID: Virtual OR In-person at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3240 O Street NW

Hear and share feedback aboutt the draft Georgetown Transportation Access and Circulation Study.

 

Meetup

Thu
04
Apr

MWABA & WABA Tandem Biking Training

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Ride

Eastern Market Metro, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC

Eastern Market Metro, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Washington, DC

Learn how to be a tandem captain with Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes (MWABA) between 5:30-7:30 PM!

 

Ride

Sat
06
Apr

Adult Learn to Ride

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Class

White Oak Rec Center, Silver Spring

White Oak Rec Center, Silver Spring

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Sat
06
Apr

Ebike “Tasting” Party (w/ Test Rides!)

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Meetup

DC Armory (2001 E Capitol St SE)

DC Armory (2001 E Capitol St SE)

Test ride dozens of brands and models, meet local bike shops and orgs and connect with the new DC Ebike Incentive.

 

Meetup

Sat
06
Apr

Urban Sketching on the Met Branch Trail

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Join us for a creative adventure on the Met Branch Trail! Learn to sketch with Urban Sketchers & WABA’s Trail Rangers. No experience needed!

 

Sat
06
Apr

Adult Learn to Ride

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Class

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

New date!
Sat
06
Apr

Gearin’ Up Clean Up and Move Out Day

New date!

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Meetup

Old GUB Location on Rhode Island Ave

Old GUB Location on Rhode Island Ave

Help us clean out the old Gearin’ Up space on Rhode Island Avenue!

 

Meetup

Sun
07
Apr

Tulip Walk on the Mount Vernon Trail

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Meetup

Compass Coffee (1201 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington)

Compass Coffee (1201 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington)

Join Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail & WalkArlington staff for a fun casual walk to see the tulips along the MVT.

 

Meetup

Sun
07
Apr

Adult Learn to Ride

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Class

Carter Barron, Washington DC

Carter Barron, Washington DC

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Wards 7 and 8 DC Council Candidate Meet and Greets

Apr 1st and 8th

Apr 1st and 8th,

Come meet DC Council Candidates for wards 7 and 8!

 

Tue
09
Apr

Rockville: Mannakee Complete Streets Study Public Meeting

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Meetup

Virtual

Virtual

Learn about the Mannakee Street Complete Street feasibility study and proposed improvements & provide your suggestions.

 

Meetup

Wed
10
Apr

WABA April 2024 Member Happy Hour

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Meetup

Astro Beer Hall - Shirlington Location (4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206)

Astro Beer Hall - Shirlington Location (4001 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA 22206)

We’re happy to invite you to a WABA member-exclusive happy hour in Arlington!

 

Meetup

Thu
11
Apr

Gateway Park Open House

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Meetup

H-B Woodlawn Secondary School Gymnasium

H-B Woodlawn Secondary School Gymnasium

Gateway Park is getting a redesign! Join the project team for an in-person info session and feedback opportunity.

 

Meetup

Sat
13
Apr

Bird Watching on Anacostia River Trail

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Meetup

Join us for a scenic bird-watching stroll along the Anacostia River Trail. Discover the beauty of nature right in our back yard.

 

Meetup

Sat
13
Apr

Walk & Learn: Engineering Safer Streets

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Meetup

Crystal City Metro Station

Crystal City Metro Station

Join Arlington County staff to learn how simple changes can make our streets safer.

 

Meetup

Sat
13
Apr

Transportation Safety Town Hall

Saturday, April 13, 2024

6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782

6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782

Are you interested in transportation safety? Do you want to meet your elected officials and hear their priorities? Do you want to learn how to advocate for your community? Do you need service hours? If you are a Prince George’s County High School student and your answer is “yes,” to any of those questions, sign up for our Vision Zero Youth Town Hall!

 

Sat
13
Apr

Youth Learn to Ride

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Class

RFK Skatepark Parking Lot, Washington DC

RFK Skatepark Parking Lot, Washington DC

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Sat
13
Apr

Welcome Walk- Anacostia River Trail Bridge to Bridge

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Ride - Promoted Event

GirlTrek’s Welcome Walks center our joy and there’s an ecosystem of these local and national events to support you. Use the map to connect to the movement and women near you.

 

Ride - Promoted Event

Sat
13
Apr

Old Georgetown Bike Lane Ride

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Ride

Please join WABA, MoCo Families for Safe Streets, and the Action Committee for Transit to bike and walk along the Old Georgetown Road bike lanes on April 13th.  

 

Ride

LOCATION CHANGE
Sun
14
Apr

Confident City Cycling

LOCATION CHANGE

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Class

Anacostia Park, Washington DC

Anacostia Park, Washington DC

More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.

 

Class

Mon
15
Apr

2024 Alexandria County Candidate Meet and Greet

Monday, April 15, 2024

Meetup

Lost Dog Cafe (808 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314)

Lost Dog Cafe (808 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314)

Join WABA for a meet-and-greet to hear from Alexandria City Council and Mayoral candidates who are running in this year’s primary election.

 

Meetup

Tue
16
Apr

Rockville: Pedestrian Crossing Guidelines Public Meeting

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Meetup

Virtual

Virtual

Learn about Rockville’s project to develop guidelines for pedestrian crosswalks and other pedestrian improvements.

 

Meetup

Thu
18
Apr

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Sat
20
Apr

Adult Learn to Ride

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Class

Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington

Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Sat
20
Apr

Older Adult Transportation Block Party

Saturday, April 20, 2024

Meetup

Washington, DC - exact location TBD

Washington, DC - exact location TBD

Save the date of April 20, 2024 for the Older Adult Transportation Block Party! Stay tuned for more details to come!

 

Meetup

Sun
21
Apr

Adult Learn to Ride

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Class

Upper County Rec Center, Gaithersburg

Upper County Rec Center, Gaithersburg

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Tue
23
Apr

Free Training: How to use cargo bikes to improve your life and how to use them to win protected bike lanes

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Meetup

Virtual

Virtual

Learn about cargo biking for your family’s local transportation needs – & for community organizing.

 

Meetup

Sat
27
Apr

Annual Oxon Cove Clean-up

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Meetup

Oxon Cove Park (17 DC Village Lane SW, Washington, DC 20032)

Oxon Cove Park (17 DC Village Lane SW, Washington, DC 20032)

Join this annual event to help clean-up Oxon Cove Park, a gem in SW DC and in Prince George’s County, MD!

 

Meetup

Just Added!
Sat
27
Apr

Bike Bus Training

Just Added!

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Class

RFK Skatepark Parking Lot, Washington DC

RFK Skatepark Parking Lot, Washington DC

More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.

 

Class

Sat
27
Apr

Hill Family Biking – April Anniversary Ride!

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Ride

Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002

Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002

Join Hill Family Biking for a May ride. Riders of all ages are welcome!

 

Ride

Sun
28
Apr

Youth Learn to Ride

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Class

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Just Added!
Sun
28
Apr

Confident City Cycling

Just Added!

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Class

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.

 

Class

Sun
28
Apr

Confident City Cycling

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Class

Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington

Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington

More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.

 

Class

Mon
29
Apr

Spring Cleaning Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Monday, April 29, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!

 

Class - Partner Event

Sat
04
May

Maryland Coast Bike Festival

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Ride - Partner Event

Ocean City, MD

Ocean City, MD

Join one of three amazing bike routes to explore Maryland’s scenic coastal region. All three courses are flat and will be well supported, with all three starting and finishing at the iconic West Ocean City Fishing Harbor. Post ride celebration includes music, local food favorites, coastal vendors and family activities.

 

Ride - Partner Event

Sat
04
May

2024 Bloom Ride & Spring Picnic

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Ride - WABA Signature Event

Franklin Park

Franklin Park

Join us for a leisurely ride through our vibrant region as the flowers bloom and the air fills with the scents of spring.

 

Ride - WABA Signature Event

Sun
05
May

Basic Skills Clinic and Scooter Training

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Class

Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda

Westfield Montgomery Mall, Bethesda

Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.

 

Class

Sun
05
May

Adult Learn to Ride

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Class

Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington

Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

LOCATION CHANGE
Sat
11
May

Adult Learn to Ride

LOCATION CHANGE

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Class

Carter Barron, Washington DC

Carter Barron, Washington DC

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Sat
11
May

Adult Learn to Ride

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Class

Takoma Park Food CoOp, Takoma Park

Takoma Park Food CoOp, Takoma Park

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Sun
12
May

Adult Learn to Ride

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Class

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Registration opens 3/25
Sun
12
May

Confident City Cycling

Registration opens 3/25

Sunday, May 12, 2024

Class

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.

 

Class

Thu
16
May

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, May 16, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Sat
18
May

Adult Learn to Ride

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Class

National Landing, Arlington

National Landing, Arlington

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Sat
18
May

2024 Prince George’s County Bike Summit

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Meetup

Creative Suitland: 4719 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD 20746

Creative Suitland: 4719 Silver Hill Rd, Suitland, MD 20746

WABA’s 1st Prince George’s County Bike Summit takes place Saturday afternoon, May 18, 2024 in Suitland, Maryland. This free event aims to boost Prince George’s bicycling community and advance safe biking for all across the county. We’re excited!

 

Meetup

Sat
18
May

Hill Family Biking – May Nature Ride

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Ride

Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002

Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Pl NE 12th Place Northeast Washington, DC 20002

Join Hill Family Biking for a May ride. Riders of all ages are welcome!

 

Ride

Sat
18
May

Adult Learn to Ride and Scooter Training

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Class

Montgomery College, Rockville

Montgomery College, Rockville

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Registration opens 3/25
Sun
19
May

Confident City Cycling

Registration opens 3/25

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Class

Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington

Quincy St. Parking Deck, Arlington

More joy, less stress! Confident City Cycling teaches you the skills you need to ride safely and confidently on streets, bike lanes, and in traffic.

 

Class

Sun
19
May

Let’s Get Rolling: Beginner Bike Ride

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Class

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington DC

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, Washington DC

New to riding? Join other beginners on this slow, no drop, group trail ride!

 

Class

Mon
20
May

Fix-a-Flat Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Monday, May 20, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!

 

Class - Partner Event

Sat
25
May

Youth Learn to Ride

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Class

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Learn to ride a bike in about three hours!

 

Class

Sat
25
May

Basic Skills Clinic

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Class

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Jones Point Park, Alexandria

Basic Skills Clinics are the next step for those who recently took a Learn to Ride class or who have not been on a bike in some time.

 

Class

Sat
15
Jun

Hike Through History in Anacostia Park

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Meetup

Anacostia Recreation Center (1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020)

Anacostia Recreation Center (1900 Anacostia Drive SE, Washington, DC 20020)

Join DPR, DC Black MBA, WABA, and APACC for an educational walk & talk event.

 

Meetup

Thu
20
Jun

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Mon
24
Jun

Simple Adjustments Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Monday, June 24, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!

 

Class - Partner Event

Thu
18
Jul

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Sat
20
Jul

Hill Family Biking: Yards Park Splash Pad Ride

Saturday, July 20, 2024

Ride

Join a family-friendly ride down to Yards Park Splash Pad to cool off with ice cream and fun in the splash pad.

 

Ride

Mon
29
Jul

Bike Fit Shop Seminar – Conte’s Bike Shop

Monday, July 29, 2024

Class - Partner Event

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

All Conte's Bike Shop locations

Join the Conte’s Crew each month for a series of events aimed at answering all of your bike-related questions. Whether you want to learn how to fix a flat, clean your bike, or just get a better feel for general maintenance, we’ve got you covered!

 

Class - Partner Event

Thu
15
Aug

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Thu
19
Sep

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Save the date.
Sat
21
Sep

The 50 States Ride

Save the date.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Ride - WABA Signature Event

DC

DC

Ride all the state named avenues (plus California St, Ohio Drive, and Columbia Road) in the District.

 

Ride - WABA Signature Event

Thu
17
Oct

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Sat
26
Oct

BellRinger

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Ride - Paid Listing

Georgetown University

Georgetown University

A top-notch, fully supported Ride from Georgetown University into scenic Maryland. Gear up for live music, great food, a scenic ride through Maryland, and your biggest fans cheering you on as you Ride to end cancer. Pick between 25, 50, and 100 mile routes and commit to raise funds for cancer research.

 

Ride - Paid Listing

Save the date!
Sat
02
Nov

The Cider Ride

Save the date!

Saturday, November 2, 2024

Ride - WABA Signature Event

DC & Prince George's County Trails

DC & Prince George's County Trails

Autumn leaves, hot cider, and smooth pavement. Does life get much better?

 

Ride - WABA Signature Event

Thu
21
Nov

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, November 21, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup

Thu
19
Dec

Trail Ranger Coffee Hour

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Meetup

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

4th & S St NE on the Met Branch Trail

Join the Trail Rangers for a cup of coffee on the Met Branch Trail!

 

Meetup