Adventures Unbound: Tidal Basin Pedal Boats
Outdoor Venue
1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20004
Event Types
Upcoming Events (25)
Make Wednesday night a waterfront movie night with Sunset Cinema at The Wharf. Rent with us during the day, then settle in for a free outdoor movie at Transit Pier as the evening winds down. It is an easy way to turn a weekday outing into a full summer night by the water with food, friends, and a movie under the sky. Use promo code summerfun for 20% off daytime rentals on Wednesdays. Location: Transit Pier at The Wharf Dates
Spend Thursday nights by the water with live music, a relaxed crowd, and summer energy at The Wharf. Grooves in the Grove brings local performers to The Grove for an easy evening of music, food, and waterfront atmosphere. Rent with us before the show, then stick around for the music and make a night of it. Enjoy 30% off rentals on Thursdays, no promo code needed. Location: The Grove at The Wharf Dates: Thursdays, 5/28/2026 – 7
Turn Thursday night into an easy waterfront outing with outdoor movies at National Harbor. Bring a chair, pick up dinner nearby, and settle in at The Plaza for a free movie night by the Potomac. Thursday Date Night Movies begin at 7PM, with a full summer lineup of films available through the link below. Enjoy 30% off rentals on Thursdays, no promo code needed. Location: The Plaza at National Harbor Dates: Thursdays, 5/21/2026 –
Summer Friday Happy Hours return to Key Bridge Boathouse with live music, discounted beverages, snacks, rentals, and a discounted kayak tour available every Friday. On June 19, July 10 and August 21, enjoy live music by Joe Caruso while you unwind by the river and make the most of a summer Friday in DC. Location: Key Bridge Boathouse Dates: June 19, July 10 and August 21, Time: 5PM – 7:30PM
Make Wednesday night a waterfront movie night with Sunset Cinema at The Wharf. Rent with us during the day, then settle in for a free outdoor movie at Transit Pier as the evening winds down. It is an easy way to turn a weekday outing into a full summer night by the water with food, friends, and a movie under the sky. Use promo code summerfun for 20% off daytime rentals on Wednesdays. Location: Transit Pier at The Wharf Dates
Spend Thursday nights by the water with live music, a relaxed crowd, and summer energy at The Wharf. Grooves in the Grove brings local performers to The Grove for an easy evening of music, food, and waterfront atmosphere. Rent with us before the show, then stick around for the music and make a night of it. Enjoy 30% off rentals on Thursdays, no promo code needed. Location: The Grove at The Wharf Dates: Thursdays, 5/28/2026 – 7
Turn Thursday night into an easy waterfront outing with outdoor movies at National Harbor. Bring a chair, pick up dinner nearby, and settle in at The Plaza for a free movie night by the Potomac. Thursday Date Night Movies begin at 7PM, with a full summer lineup of films available through the link below. Enjoy 30% off rentals on Thursdays, no promo code needed. Location: The Plaza at National Harbor Dates: Thursdays, 5/21/2026 –
Make your Friday happy hour count with a cleanup paddle on the Anacostia River. Guests will head out from Ballpark Boathouse by kayak to help collect floating trash and keep local waterways clean. It is a simple, feel-good way to get outside, spend time on the water, and start the weekend with a purpose. Reservations are required, and space is limited. Location: Ballpark Boathouse Dates: 6/5, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7,
Summer Friday Happy Hours return to Key Bridge Boathouse with live music, discounted beverages, snacks, rentals, and a discounted kayak tour available every Friday. On June 26 and September 18, enjoy live music by Tommy Rueckert while you unwind by the river and make the most of a summer Friday in DC. Location: Key Bridge Boathouse Dates: June 26 and September 18 Time: June 26 from 5PM – 7:30PM; September 18 fr
Make Wednesday night a waterfront movie night with Sunset Cinema at The Wharf. Rent with us during the day, then settle in for a free outdoor movie at Transit Pier as the evening winds down. It is an easy way to turn a weekday outing into a full summer night by the water with food, friends, and a movie under the sky. Use promo code summerfun for 20% off daytime rentals on Wednesdays. Location: Transit Pier at The Wharf Dates
Spend Thursday nights by the water with live music, a relaxed crowd, and summer energy at The Wharf. Grooves in the Grove brings local performers to The Grove for an easy evening of music, food, and waterfront atmosphere. Rent with us before the show, then stick around for the music and make a night of it. Enjoy 30% off rentals on Thursdays, no promo code needed. Location: The Grove at The Wharf Dates: Thursdays, 5/28/2026 – 7
Turn Thursday night into an easy waterfront outing with outdoor movies at National Harbor. Bring a chair, pick up dinner nearby, and settle in at The Plaza for a free movie night by the Potomac. Thursday Date Night Movies begin at 7PM, with a full summer lineup of films available through the link below. Enjoy 30% off rentals on Thursdays, no promo code needed. Location: The Plaza at National Harbor Dates: Thursdays, 5/21/2026 –
Start the weekend by the water with live music, sunset views, and Friday night fun at National Harbor. Summer Sounds brings music to the Plaza Stage every Friday evening, with performances from Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar and a rotating lineup of local artists. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, the series will also celebrate America 250 with music inspired by the sounds and traditions of the country. Come early, enjoy lawn games, grab a snack, and make the most of a summe
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday on the water with a magical evening paddle along the Potomac River. Choose your launch point from Key Bridge Boathouse or Thompson Boat Center, then glide out for a front-row seat to Washington, DC’s historic Fourth of July fireworks display. As the night sky lights up in honor of 250 years of America, you’ll enjoy one of the best views in the city from the water. All skill levels are welcome for this special guided paddling experience.
Make Wednesday night a waterfront movie night with Sunset Cinema at The Wharf. Rent with us during the day, then settle in for a free outdoor movie at Transit Pier as the evening winds down. It is an easy way to turn a weekday outing into a full summer night by the water with food, friends, and a movie under the sky. Use promo code summerfun for 20% off daytime rentals on Wednesdays. Location: Transit Pier at The Wharf Dates
Spend Thursday nights by the water with live music, a relaxed crowd, and summer energy at The Wharf. Grooves in the Grove brings local performers to The Grove for an easy evening of music, food, and waterfront atmosphere. Rent with us before the show, then stick around for the music and make a night of it. Enjoy 30% off rentals on Thursdays, no promo code needed. Location: The Grove at The Wharf Dates: Thursdays, 5/28/2026 – 7
Turn Thursday night into an easy waterfront outing with outdoor movies at National Harbor. Bring a chair, pick up dinner nearby, and settle in at The Plaza for a free movie night by the Potomac. Thursday Date Night Movies begin at 7PM, with a full summer lineup of films available through the link below. Enjoy 30% off rentals on Thursdays, no promo code needed. Location: The Plaza at National Harbor Dates: Thursdays, 5/21/2026 –
Make your Friday happy hour count with a cleanup paddle on the Anacostia River. Guests will head out from Ballpark Boathouse by kayak to help collect floating trash and keep local waterways clean. It is a simple, feel-good way to get outside, spend time on the water, and start the weekend with a purpose. Reservations are required, and space is limited. Location: Ballpark Boathouse Dates: 6/5, 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/7,