Picnic in the Park: History and Music Series

National Mall and Memorial Parks

Some events in this series have been cancelled.

  • Every week on Saturday at 12:00 PM from October 17, 2026 to November 28, 2026
  • Free

Join us at the historic Sylvan Theater for a unique blend of music and history. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack your favorite snacks, and settle in as rangers use music to tell stories from America's past. Each program explores a different historical theme, with topics and playlists varying throughout the series.

Topics include Halloween, the history of Sylvan Theater, and the connections between nature and music, just to name a few.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Sylvan Theater (located on the southeast side of the Washington Monument grounds, near the intersection of 15th Street SW and Independence Avenue SW in Washington, DC.)

Schedule

Days:

Every week on Saturday

Dates:

October 17, 2026 to November 28, 2026

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

4 hours

Cancellations:

October 17, October 24, October 31

Contact Information

Ranger John Kirkpatrick
(202) 426-6841
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Event Type

  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Talk
Tags: music, ranger program