Skip to main content

Friday Freebies: Popsicles, hairstyles and summer fun

Who doesn’t love free stuff?

WTOP is relaunching “Friday Freebies,” bringing you the top freebies you can get in the D.C. region, every week.

We’ll run them down every Friday morning on air at 103.5 FM and here on WTOP.com.

Know of a freebie you’d like featured in WTOP’s Friday Freebies roundup? Let us know!

Friday Freebies banner

Another week down, let’s give your wallet a break with this latest edition of Friday Freebies. From food to events, here are some things to enjoy without breaking the bank.

Free summer fun at Western Market

Western Market in Foggy Bottom is hosting a summer event this weekend. The event runs Saturday and Sunday and features shopping, food, music and other activities, along with chances to win prizes and giveaways.

Free popsicles and more at the popsicle festival

Cool off Sunday at the Popsicle Festival in Northwest D.C. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m. and features free popsicles, food, crafts, games and a moon bounce. Families can also pick up free school supplies and backpacks, plus free haircuts and braiding while supplies last.

Free hairstyles and backpacks at a back-to-school bash

Getting ready for the new school year? A free Back 2 School Bash is happening Sunday in Southeast D.C. from noon to 5 p.m. Families can get free hairstyles, including haircuts and braiding, along with free stuffed backpacks while supplies last. The event also includes games, crafts, face painting, a moon bounce, food, raffles and giveaways.

Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here.

© 2026 WTOP. All Rights Reserved. This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area.

National Museum of the American Latino to be housed in historic Smithsonian building

The Smithsonian Institution has decided to put the National Museum of the American Latino into an existing, historic building, rather than constructing a new one. The Smithsonian Board of Regents on Monday designated the Arts and Industries Building, a 145-year-old redbrick Victorian structure located between the Smithsonian Castle and the Hirshhorn Museum, as the permanent site of the National Museum of the American Latino, which Congress authorized in 2020. In 2022, the Smithsonian narrowed its survey for permanent locations for the National Museum of the American Latino and the American Women's History Museum to four locations near the National Mall on land owned by the National Park Service. The Arts and Industries Building, located at 900 Jefferson St. SW, was one of the four sites. New construction on National Park Service land would require congressional approval. However, since the Smithsonian already owns the Arts and Industries Building, the institution can place the National Museum of the American Latino in the existing building without additional legislation.
Read Next Story