Freedom Forum 1A Fest at The Wharf

Freedom Forum’s 1A Fest is a free, family-friendly festival celebrating the everyday freedoms protected by the First Amendment and exploring their importance in American life. The event includes an interactive experience showing what life might look like without those freedoms, along with entertainment, hands-on activities, conversations and refreshments.

WAMU 88.5 joins as a festival partner, with its voices and programming featured throughout the afternoon. Activities take place on The Wharf’s District Pier.

When: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Showtimes: 2–6 p.m.

Venue: The Wharf, District Pier

Tickets: Free

Ages: Family-friendly; no specific age restriction is listed.

Activities: Guests can take part in an interactive First Amendment journey, personalize a tote bag, enjoy caricatures, face painting and a balloon artist, and receive First Amendment-themed giveaways. Snacks, drinks and other activities will also be available.

Conversations: WAMU 88.5 host Spencer Bryant will lead live First Amendment conversations on the pier and on the air.

Performances: Free performances are planned, though the page does not identify the performers.

Schedule: A full event schedule is available through the event page’s “Full Event Schedule” link.

Accessibility: No specific accessibility information is provided.