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Adams Morgan will host its long-running "Mother of All Yard Sales" this Saturday, May 9. According to a notice on Popville, the neighborhood event is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The sale brings residents and sellers across Adams Morgan together for a block-by-block clearance of household goods, collectibles and small furniture. Popville’s post says organizers are expecting a larger-than-usual turnout this year.
If you’re planning to attend, consider arriving early: neighborhood yard sales typically draw steady foot traffic and items can move quickly during the morning hours. The event is also a recurring source of added foot traffic for local businesses and a visible expression of community activity in Adams Morgan.
We’ve attributed timing and the forecasted increase in participation to Popville’s event notice. Confirm individual seller locations and any street-level logistics (parking, block closures) with neighborhood signage and local channels before heading out.
Neighborhood events like Adams Morgan’s yard sale concentrate community activity, drive shoppers to local businesses, and shape weekend foot traffic and transit patterns in a busy DC neighborhood.
- Event: 'Mother of All Yard Sales' in Adams Morgan
- Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., per Popville
- sources Popville event notice (local community blog)
- Popville reports organizers expect unusually high participation this year
Arrive early for the best selection; check neighborhood signage and local updates for any street or parking changes; watch for crowds on 18th Street and nearby side streets that typically host sellers.
sources Popville

