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Find the school your child will call My School.
My School DC is excited to bring you EdFEST, DC’s annual public school fairs!
Join us:
Register for EdFEST (Grades 9-12)
Saturday, Dec. 5
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Eastern High School
FREE admission
Register for EdFEST (PK3 – Grade 8)
Saturday, Dec. 12
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Rally Park Club (formerly Kraken Kourts & Skates)
FREE admission
Interpretation available in American Sign Language, Spanish, Amharic, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and French.
EdFEST (Grades 9-12) Transportation
Metro Station: Stadium–Armory (Orange/Blue/Silver lines)
Metro Bus: C41, C51, D24
Limited Free Parking Available in Lots 1, 2, and 3
$10 Uber discount code will be shared with all event registrants (donated via Education Forward DC)
Metro, bus, or ride share highly encouraged
EdFEST (PK3 - Grade 8) Transportation
Metro Station: Rhode Island Ave-Brentwood (Red Line)
Metro Bus: D32, D34, D74
Parking validation is available, but parking is very limited.
$10 Uber discount code will be shared with all event registrants (donated via Education Forward DC)
Metro, Bus, or Ride Share highly encouraged
About
Join us at EdFEST 2026 events to explore the city’s public school options for your child.
Representatives from public and public charter schools will showcase their programs.
With the launch of the My School DC lottery application on Dec. 14 for the 2027-28 school year, EdFEST is a timely event to help you make informed school selections.
EdFEST will also feature many free services and fun activities for the whole family including guidance on navigating the lottery process from the My School DC team and Parent Advisory Council, routine childhood vaccines and flu and COVID shots for adults (appointments required), recreational activities from DC Department of Parks & Recreation (PK3 - Grade 8), free meals from DC Central Kitchen (PK3 - Grade 8), and more!
Plan for EdFEST in 3 steps
EdFEST is a unique opportunity to learn about all your public school options (PK3 – Grade 12), including key resources that will support you and your child throughout your child’s educational journey. Follow these three easy steps to have a successful EdFEST experience:
Step 1: Think about what’s most important to you and your family in a school. Is distance from home important? Before and after care? Academic offerings? Extracurricular activities?
Step 2: Make a list of schools to visit, including your in-boundary schools. You can apply to up to 12 schools on the My School DC application. Use the School Finder to search by address, grade, and program type and find DCPS and public charter schools near you, including your DCPS in-boundary schools.
Step 3: Ask questions! Download these helpful questions and bring them with you as you visit school booths on your list to help narrow your choices.
School exhibitors
Schools are excited to meet you! All schools that participate in My School DC will have tables with representatives at EdFEST.
The following PKEEP Providers will also exhibit at the EdFEST (PK3 - Grade 8) event:
Bright Beginnings, Bright Start Early Care Preschool, CentroNia, CommuniKids Language Immersion Preschool, Easter Seals, Educare DC, Embassy Row Child Development Center, Estrellitas Montessori School, Gap Community Child Development Center, Jubilee Jumpstart, National Children's Center, Reggio's Treehouse, Rosemount Center, Spanish Education Development Center, St. Albans Early Childhood Center.
Vaccines
Appointments will be required to receive vaccinations at this year’s EdFEST events.
When you register for EdFEST, vaccine appointment links will be shared in your confirmation email.
We cannot guarantee vaccinations without an appointment.
Need your vaccine record? Download Docket and keep a copy on your phone or mobile device.
Key Resources
Educational support does not just start and end at the school. Make sure to visit these key resources available to families and students at EdFEST that will support you year-round
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Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc. |
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DC Department of Disability Services - RSA/DDA |
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DC Department of Energy & Environment |
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DC Department of Health - Immunizations |
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DC Department of Human Services |
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DC Healthy Families |
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DC Parks and Recreation |
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DC Public Charter School Board |
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DC Public Library |
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DC Public Schools (DCPS) |
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DC Special Education Cooperative |
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DC State Board of Education |
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DME/Education through Employment Pathways (Grades 9-12 Event Only) |
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goDCgo |
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Help Me Grow DC (PK3 - Grade 8 Event Only) |
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Office of Out of School Time Grants & Youth Outcomes |
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Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia |
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Office of the Ombudsman for Public Education & Special Education Hub |
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Office of the State Superintendent of Education |
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Office of the Student Advocate, DC State Board of Education |
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