Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Everyone is ready to kickoff the Filene Center season.
No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. From May through September, multiple amphitheaters in the park present performances such as musicals, dance, opera, jazz, and popular and country music. A good time to explore the beauty and history of the park without the crowds is October - April.
Map showing location of park.
Stone arch bridge crossing a creek surrounded by colorful, vibrant fall trees in Rock Creek Park.
Find Your Fall: Explore National Parks Across the Greater Capital Region
You don’t have to travel far to find spectacular fall color. National parks across the Washington, D.C., region offer countless ways to experience autumn, from mountain trails and Potomac River views to historic battlefields, urban forests and the National Mall.
Children hold hands as they roller skate around the rink at Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion during the park’s Late Skate program in Washington, D.C., on June 28, 2025.
Celebrate America’s Story in the National Capital Area During National Park Week, August 22-30
The National Park Service is excited to welcome visitors to celebrate National Park Week from Saturday, August 22 through Sunday, August 30, as dozens of sites across the region mark the 2026 theme, “Celebrate America’s Story,” highlighting the 250th anniversary of American independence and recognizing our shared American heritage of national parks.
The Filene Center House full of patrons
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Bust of Catherine Filene Shouse with building in back
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A ranger swears in two new Jr. Rangers during Jr. Ranger Day activities at the park.
Photo by NPS Photo
Native garden with the Filene Center in the background
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Filene Center in the background with autumn leaves
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Sold out show at Theatre-in-the-Woods
Photo by NPS Photo / N. Adams