Defenders Washington develops several activities during the year, to accomplish our mission of raising funds for our community, to socialize to promote our brotherhood and to enhance our spiritual path.

Fund-raiser activities for charity:

• The Annual Leather Flea Market - usually held during the Spring.  Defenders began to sponsor this event in 2003, and have  been holding it annually since then.  The event takes place on a Saturday afternoon at Titan's RAMROD Bar, on 14th Street NW.   Many Leather Clubs in the DC area participate by having their own booths.  The Spartans MC, the Highwaymen TNT, the DC boys of Leather, Centaurs MC and SIgMa has been constant supporters of the event.  DC Bear Club, Men of Discipline and Potomac have also participated in years past.
• Holiday Toy Drive - Since the mid nineties, the Defenders holds an annual Toy Drive to benefit kids with HIV-AIDS in Washington, DC.  This event takes place in early December and often is supported by other Leather Clubs of the region.  Through the years, the Defenders have collected thousands of toys for kids and thousands of dollars for hospices of people with AIDS.
• Bar Nights - The Defenders holds Bar Nights to raise funds for our charities during the year.  The club usually holds its Bar Nights at the DC Eagle and occasionally at the Tool Shed and the Baltimore Eagle.  During the summer, the club always hold a Bar Night at the Double L Bar at Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
• BHT Fun Raiser - Every other month, members of the Defenders collect money for Brother Help Thyself at the door of t he Green Lantern on a Thursday evening during the "Bare chest drink free" night at that bar. 
• Food Collection - On the first Sunday of each month, the Defenders collect food to be donated to Damien Ministries, a non-profit that caters to people with AIDS.  This takes place during the Dignity Washington Mass at St. Margaret Episcopal Church, north of Dupont Circle.
• Christmas Ornament Sale - Every year during the holiday season, the Defenders sells Christmas Ornaments to benefit Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry (NOVAM).  For several years now, the club has been the top sellers of the NOVAM ornaments.

Social Activities:

• Annual Holiday Party - The Defenders keeps a tradition to hold a Holiday gathering at a member's home during the Christmas Holiday.  It includes a pot luck dinner and a white elephant gift exchange.
• Anniversary Party - Every January during the Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend held in Washington, DC, the Defenders hosts a Anniversary Party with the participation of members of other Defenders Chapters from all around the country.
• Summer Pool Party - During the summer, members of the Defenders gather at the  home of a member near Baltimore for a an afternoon of fun, good food and enjoyment of the pool.

Spiritual Activities:

• Leather Anniversary Mass - The Sunday of the Mid Atlantic Leather Weekend in mid January, the Defenders holds their annual Anniversary Mass with the Dignity Community at St. Margaret Episcopal Church in Dupont Circle.  Numerous leather folks from all around the country join the Defenders in this celebration.
• Monthly Mass - Members of the club gather at St. Margaret Church at 6 PM on the first Sunday of each month to join in the Dignity Mass.
• Spiritual Gatherings - The club hold several spiritual gatherings during the year, often a Mass at the Dignity Center of a member's home, and occasionally a retreat.