First Wednesdays at Eastern Market

Eastern Market businesses stay active into the evening for a district-wide mix of music, food, drinks, art, shopping, and casual discovery. Participating restaurants, cafés, breweries, shops, galleries, and creative businesses host their own offerings around the neighborhood.

The series’ family-plausible stops include food and ice cream, sidewalk shopping, live music, galleries with extended hours, and creative activities. Some participating businesses are bars or distilleries, so families should choose age-appropriate stops and expect alcohol service at parts of the event. Activities are spread across the district rather than confined to one shed.