Free events in College Park, MD

Throughout the summer, The Wharf features complimentary screenings on Transit Pier presented by Pacifico, with a lineup that spans action, romantic comedies, blockbusters, and classics. For this installment, it is a double feature: When Harry Met Sally plays first, then a brief intermission leads into The First Wives Club.

A free concert series on Transit Pier showcases a wide mix of sounds, from R&B and rock to go-go, country, salsa, swing, Top 40 and pop covers. This event features Perfekt Blend performing R&B. The 2026 lineup also spans Pink PaLiSh with funk and soul, swing dancing with GottaSwing and music by The Thrills, a Warped Tour tribute from The Warped Tour Band, go-go and jazz with The JoGo Project, country line dancing with DC Rawhides and music by Shawn Parsons & The Secret Service, live band karaoke with HariKaraoke Band, Top 40 from Hot Cactus, a Taylor Swift tribute by The Fearless Eras, rock from 7 Deadlies and Rock Creek Kings, salsa dancing with Salsa with Silvia and music by Cubano Groove, go-go from The Experience Band & Show, and go-go and jazz from Secret Society. Snacks and Pacifico Beer accompany the live music.

Farmers Market SW arrives at The Wharf in collaboration with Diverse Markets DC, featuring local farmers and fresh fare from the region. The market takes place at M Street Landing, outside Pitango, Philippe Chow, and Fish Shop.

This weekly open mic offers a ready-to-play stage setup with a drum kit, pro lighting, and an on-site sound engineer, all within a supportive community. Admission is free. A limited number of advance slots open on Mondays through the website, and additional spots are assigned via a walk-in lottery on Tuesdays. The front desk does not handle sign-ups, and questions or updates are handled by email and social channels.