DCPS Back to School Block Party

Community Events

Saturday, September 26, 2026

11:00AM – 2:00PM EDT

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DCPS Back to School Block Party, where Metro will be sharing info about the Kids Ride Free program.

DCPS Back to School Block Party

Metro will be attending the event to share information about the Kids Ride Free (KRF) program and demonstrate how to add your KRF card to Apple Wallet.

Event location:

  • Dunbar High School, 101 N Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20001

Additional programs

Attendees can also register for Metro Lift and senior benefits to receive a Smart Trip card on site while at the block party. 

What you need to qualify for Metro Lift:

  1. Smart Trip card for you and each person in your SNAP household
  2. Active SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card
  3. SNAP benefits summary (if signing up other members of your household)
  4. Current government-issued photo ID card, such as a valid DC, MD, or VA driver's license or state ID; federal ID; military ID; tribal ID permanent residency (green) card; DC One card; or U.S. passport
  5. Phone number

Learn more about Metro Lift.

What you need for a Senior Smart Trip card:

  • A valid government-issued photo ID displaying your date of birth, such as a driver's license or passport
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  • Once you have a plastic Senior Smart Trip card, you can transfer it to your mobile wallet

Learn more about the Senior Smart Trip card.