Dive in: Starting at 10am, the festival has Thai dance, celebrity guests from Thailand, and interactive workshops like fruit carving and cooking lessons.

• Wellness heads can sample complimentary Thai massage and spa services.
• Cultural activities for all ages are promised, with photo and language zones.
• The Royal Thai Embassy is organizing.

Free admission, National Mall between 4th–7th Street, 10am-8pm

More events:

🐼 It's Qing Bao's birthday Friday! The National Zoo is celebrating the soon-to-be 4-year-old at 9am with special surprises and panda-friendly treats. Free admission or tune in on the Giant Panda Cam.

🌚 Art All Night is back for a two-night affair, starting Friday. More than 100 local artists will showcase paintings, photography, sculptures, crafts, fashion, music, dance, films, and more across the city. Map out the events or download the app.

🇪🇺 The EU and the Hirshhorn Museum are teaming up for a State of the Arts Night on Saturday — an evening of performances, Euro-style foods, and an electro-house music dance party. Passes claimed, but walk-ups welcome.

✈️ Dulles Day is this Saturday, meaning the annual plane pull is back: Teams of people will compete to pull an 82-ton airplane, benefitting Special Olympics Virginia. Other fun includes music performances, kids activities, and classic aircraft and cars on display. Parking and admission free.

🛍️ Drop by The Line hotel for a massive vintage market on Saturday, hosted by The Disco Loft and Evolve Vintage. Shop home goods, clothes, art prints, records, accessories and more, from 12-4pm. No tickets required.

🥳 Celebrate Adams Morgan Day on Sunday! Attend yoga and fitness classes, go on a history tour, groove to live music and dance acts, or take part in other family-friendly activities. Pre-festival fun kicks off at 8am.