Experience
Palmer
Alley
There’s always something happening at CityCenterDC, from outdoor musical and dance performances to health and wellness activities. CityCenterDC is home to Palmer Alley – one of the most Instagrammable spots in DC and an ever-changing backdrop to seasonal art installations.
A trip to CityCenterDC is more than just a shopping trip – it’s an experience. Explore our upcoming events below and plan your next visit.
Pink Lanterns
Celebrate spring with a photo underneath our iconic Pink Lanterns.
Illusions in Bloom at MUSEUM OF ILLSUIONS
Event Details Visit now the immersive artistic experience inspired by Washington’s most iconic season.Exhibit Run: March 9, 2026 – Mother’s Day Weekend (May 9–10, 2026)Official Festival Dates: March 20 – …
SANDBOX VR
Event Details HOW TO FIND US We’re located in CityCenterDC, near the intersections of H Street NW, 9th Street NW, and New York Avenue NW, in the heart of downtown …
De Novo Gallery
Event Details The Exhibition Tong has worked with an array of media, from video to installation, and painting. His paintings occupy a threshold between perception and memory, capturing the moment …
Weekly Farmers Market
Event Details Grab lunch from local favorites such as DMV Empanadas, Timber Pizza Company, Taco Loco, and discover a few new additions this season. For more information, visit the FRESHFARM …
NEW & Now
Farmers Market
is BACK
The market offers visitors the opportunity to purchase fresh produce and prepared goods from local small businesses.
Live Performance
The Washington Ballet’s world-class dancers will take over CityCenterDC for a free, public performances for two nights only in what’s become a beloved annual tradition.
TONED UP TUESDAYS
With CorePower Yoga
Level up your spring fitness routine with complimentary outdoor yoga and sculpt classes every Tuesday from 6-7PM.
SANDBOX VR EXPERIENCE
Now Open!
Immersive experiences that feel like the future
Sandbox is a futuristic VR experience for groups of up to 6 where you can see and physically interact with everyone inside, just like the real world.
Art in Display
at CityCenterDC
Transforming storefronts and unexpected urban spaces into curated canvases, artists Ben Tong and Emma Childs will each have their paintings displayedat CityCenterDC.
Retailer Listing
- Experience
- Dining
- Hospitality
- Retail
- Akris
- Allen Edmonds
- Arc’teryx
- Breitling
- Brioni
- Brunello Cucinelli
- Bulgari
- Burberry
- Chanel
- Christian Louboutin
- Corepower Yoga
- David Yurman
- Dior
- Ferragamo
- Giorgio Armani
- Gucci
- Hermès
- ISAIA
- Jo Malone London
- Longchamp
- Loro Piana
- Louis Vuitton
- Moncler
- Morgenthal Frederics
- Paul Stuart
- SANDBOX VR
- Scanlan Theodore
- STEFANO RICCI
- THERMADOR Experience & Design Center
- Tiffany & Co.
- Tumi
- Vince
