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Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to Celebrate Women’s History Month at Free Events Across the District

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
This Year’s Women’s History Month Theme Is “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future”

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI) are inviting residents to celebrate Women’s History Month at fun, free events happening across the District throughout the month of March. 

“Whether I’m at a ribbon-cutting for a recreation center or a groundbreaking for new housing, everywhere I go, I meet women and girls who are creating new opportunities for Washingtonians and moving our city forward,” said Mayor Bowser. “So, check out our upcoming events, and we hope you’ll come out and celebrate the women and girls who keep Washington, DC the best city in the world.”

Since 2015, Mayor Bowser has championed programs and policies that uplift and keep DC affordable for more women and families, from eliminating the “pink tax” on feminine hygiene products to creating the Keep Child Care Affordable Tax Credit in 2018 and investing more than a billion dollars in the Housing Production Trust Fund.

“We understand sustainability to encompass the environment, education, economics, community resilience and civic engagement,” said Natasha Dupee, Director of the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives. “Women’s History Month is one of many times throughout the year to promote growth for women and girls across the District.” 

Residents are invited to celebrate Women’s History Month by attending the following events: 

HerStory 5K  
Residents of all ages are encouraged to participate in the 5th Annual HerStory 5K, honoring the history-making women of the District by running or walking at this fun, family-friendly race. This event is part of FITDC, a citywide fitness initiative providing DC residents with a year-round calendar of cause-driven fitness events that evoke city pride and allow residents of all fitness levels to unite in the spirit of living healthier and more active lifestyles. 

  • When: Saturday, March 7 at 10 am (registration starts at 8 am)
  • Where: Freedom Plaza, 1325 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
  • Register: herstory5k.com
     

Tuesday Night Movies: K-Pop Demon Hunters Screening  
Join DC Public Library for a Tuesday Night Movie series screening of K-Pop Demon Hunters, a family-friendly, animated, K-pop musical film about a popular K-pop girl group, Huntrix (Rumi, Mira, Zoey), who use their music and powers to fight demons. The film celebrates the enduring contributions of women across generations, honoring their leadership, resilience, and impact on families and communities.  

  • When: Tuesday, March 10 at 5 pm 
  • Where: MLK Library, 901 G Street NW  
  • RSVP: tinyurl.com/WHMKpop 
     

Let Her Cook: Ingredients for Doing Business in the District 
Let Her Cook is a resource-rich conversation with leaders from the DowntownDC BID, the Greater Washington DC Black Chamber of Commerce, and the Department of Small and Local Business Development. Attendees will learn how to position their products, navigate vendor opportunities, and scale visibility during peak retail season, and will obtain practical guidance on permits, partnerships, and placement in high-traffic markets. Participants will also gain strategies for storytelling, branding, and customer engagement that convert seasonal shoppers into loyal supporters. 

Work Smart Salary Negotiation Workshop  
As a part of MOWPI’s ongoing partnership with the American Association of University Women, this training helps early and mid-career professionals learn to negotiate fair salaries, better benefits, and advancement opportunities.  

  • When: Wednesday, March 18 at 5 pm 
  • Where: Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library, 3935 Benning Road NE  
  • Register: tinyurl.com/WorkSmart2026 
     

Well Woman Workshop: Sustaining Our Health 
This event features sessions of mindfulness, gentle movements, and reflective story time to recommit attention to health. Inspired by the National Women’s History Alliance theme, Leading the Change: Celebrating Women Shaping a Sustainable Future, the event demonstrates that sustainability also means keeping women healthy, supported, and able to lead. Join us as we celebrate, learn, and build habits to sustain women’s health. 

Women in Leadership  
The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Women in Leadership Series celebrates and amplifies the voices, stories, and insights of women leaders across diverse fields. By focusing on key habits that drive professional and personal development, it creates a space for women to reflect on their leadership journeys and learn from one another’s experiences. Join us for this special Women’s History Month session.

Trivia and Trailblazers  
This event is a special celebration hosted by MOWPI and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, bringing the community together for a trivia night honoring LGBTQIA+ women and their contributions to DC. 

Washington Women of Excellence Awards  
Join Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Bowser Administration in honoring outstanding women in the District for their commitment, leadership, and excellence across all eight wards. Each year, honorees are nominated by members of the DC Commission for Women, MOWPI, and Mayor Bowser’s senior staff. Final selections are made by Mayor Bowser. 

For more information on Women’s History Month activities, visit linktree.com/DCMOWPI or follow the Mayor’s Office on Women’s Policy and Initiatives on social media at @DCMOWPI.  

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