The Friends of Peirce Mill work with Rock Creek Park to plan a full calendar of free public programs at Peirce Mill. Throughout the year, we offer a wide range of activities that interpret the mill’s history for visitors of all ages. You’ll find a list of summer and fall programs and dates below.
Public programs at Peirce Mill are supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. They’re also supported by the generosity of our community. This summer, please consider a donation using the button below. Thank you!
MAY
Historic Trades Festival
Saturday, May 16 (rain date May 17), 10:00am to 4:00pm
Hands-on activities and demonstrations
JUNE
Create by the Creek
Saturday, June 13 (rain date June 14), 10:00am to 4:00pm
Workshops inspired by Rock Creek Park and taught by local artists
JULY
Water Power Day
Saturday, July 18 (rain date July 19), 10:00am to 2:00pm
Water-powered STEM fun for kids of all ages
AUGUST
Ice Cream-Making Demonstration
Saturday, August 8 (rain date August 9), 11:00am to 12:00pm
Learn how this summer treat was made long ago
Summer Square Dance
Saturday, August 29 (rain date August 30), 7:00 to 10:00pm
Dance to live music in the mill yard with the DC Square Dance Collective
SEPTEMBER
Children’s Day
Saturday, September 12 (rain date September 13), 10:00am to 2:00pm
Special tours of the mill for kids and a performance by Teatro La Bolsa
Picnic in the Park
Saturday, September 26 (rain date September 27), 4:00 to 7:00pm
Bring a picnic and enjoy a free concert at a favorite DC picnic spot
OCTOBER
Peirce Mill Grain Fair
Saturday, October 17, 10:00am to 4:00pm
Celebrate the long history of farming, milling, and baking in DC and beyond
Free public programs at Peirce Mill are supported by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities.
