If you can double dutch like this, you might have a shot at a ribbon at the DC State Fair. (Photo by Blushing Whale Films courtesy of the DC State Fair)

This weekend, take a walking tour of a new neighborhood, learn something new at Museum Day, and watch some wieners run a race.

Lace up your sneakers and explore the city
Each September, WalkingTown DC invites Washingtonians to hit the bricks (or pavement) and learn about their town with a series of tours. Some are themed by neighborhood, some tell a historical story, others explore the city’s art. Friday’s tours explore Gallaudet University, Tregaron Conservancy, and the American Red Cross; Saturday’s cover Rock Creek Cemetery, Brookland, and the mansions around Meridian Hill Park; and Sunday includes tours of the Georgetown Flea Market and LeDroit Park.
Various times and locations, optional donation of $7.50

Go gallery-gazing
Indulge your history, art, or beautiful interiors side at Smithsonian magazine’s Museum Day, which grants free access to paid museums on Saturday only. Just select your museum from the options—including the Newseum, the National Building Museum, and The Phillips Collection&mdash:and claim a ticket for two (more details on the specifics here). Spend the money in your museum savings piggy bank on lunch—all that learning and gazing upon art can really make you work up an appetite.
Various museums, Saturday, various times, free tickets here

Enjoy some hot dogs
See the city’s speediest pups give in to the zoomies at the 7th Annual Wiener 500 race. The dachshunds will compete for more than $500 in prizes and cash to blow on all the squeaky toys their hearts desire. Other breeds can participate in a costume contest, and two-legged dog admirers can enjoy beer and food. All proceeds will go the Humane Rescue Alliance.
The Yards Park, Saturday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.

Celebrate the 51st state
Yes, yes, har har, D.C. isn’t a state—we get it. Forget semantics and enjoy the ninth annual DC State Fair, this year held at the Waterfront Metro station. The day includes live music performances, crafts and other activities for kids, and plenty of contests, where you can finally put all that hula-hooping or really fast sloppy joe eating to good use. There’s also a pet parade, open to dogs, cats, fish, lizards, or anything on a leash or in a cage (don’t go crazy—there are rules). Food trucks and craft vendors will also be on hand with food and goods to sell.
Waterfront Metro (375 and 425 M St. SW), Sunday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Catch some dance in a beautiful setting
In-the-know Washingtonians know that the Kogod Courtyard is one of the best places to get some work done in the city, but on Sunday night, it’ll play host to some performance art. The New York-based company Heidi Latsky Dance will present its show On Display, which casts dancers, many with disabilities, as statues in a performance that’s part fashion show, part movement piece.
National Portrait Gallery, Sunday, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.