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Brand-new exhibits, exhilarating outdoor activities, unique festivals & more only-in-DC experiences

You can find amazing events all year long in Washington, DC. Explore everything that’s going on: events happening right now, annual happenings, holiday celebrations, groundbreaking museum exhibits, touring concerts and so much more.

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National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

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May

05

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Dupont Circle

Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line

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May

05

2025

Downtown

Makers’ Market and Free Community Day

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May

05

2025

Georgetown

EXHIBITION TOURS: Snow and Rain Shall Pass by Photographer Karin Alfredsson

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May

06

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Akira Kurosawa Explains His Movies and Yogurt (with live & active cultures!)

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May

06

2025

Foggy Bottom

Guided Tour of OAS Underground Mural

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May

07

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Isabel Allende

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May

09

2025

Georgetown

Design on the Water: Washington DC Architecture Cruise

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May

10

2025

Virginia

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

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May

11

2025

Downtown

Firsthand Experience: Hula Hoop

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May

11

2025

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

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May

11

2025

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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May

16

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

We Are Gathered

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May

16

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Madams of DC Walking Tour

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May

17

2025

Georgetown

History of Black Georgetown

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May

21

2025

Georgetown

Spring Garden Party

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May

23

2025

Downtown

International Choral Festival

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Jun

07

2025

WorldPride Parade

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Jun

07

2025

National Mall

WorldPride Festival

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15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

You won’t want to miss the District's signature events and festivals...

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Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of May 5-8, 2025

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for May 9-11, 2025

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Things to Do This Month

Check out an exciting list of exhibits, concerts, theater and more all month long in the nation's capital.

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Reasons to Attend a Washington Capitals Hockey Game

The District's Capital One Arena is home to the 2018 Stanley Cup Cha...

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Free Things to Do: Spring in Washington, DC

From the cherry blossom trees and National Cherry Blossom Festival p...

Tour an embassy for free during Passport DC - Free spring activities in Washington, DC
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Guide to Free Embassy Tours in Washington, DC During Passport DC

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Things to Do for Mother's Day in Washington, DC

From breathtaking parks to world-class museums, incredible eats to spa treats – start planning the perfect day with Mom.

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Guide to WorldPride 2025

WorldPride comes to Washington, DC from May 17 to June 8

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Capital Pride Festival

Things to Do June 2025 in Washington, DC

This June in DC will be one for the books thanks to WorldPride, the Giant National BBQ Battle, Home Rule Music Festival and more.

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Family

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May

05

2025

Downtown
Faith and Freedom Tour

May

05

2025

Virginia
Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment

May

05

2025

Dupont Circle
Breakfast Tour

May

05

2025

Downtown
The Wonder of DC Trees Traveling Exhibit

History & Re-enactments

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DC Music Venues You Have to Experience

Check out the best places to go to catch a show in Washington, DC

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Theaters & Performance Spaces to See a Show in Washington, DC

A variety of performances grace stages throughout the District – her...

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Folklife Festival
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Can't-Miss Summer Events & Festivals in Washington, DC

Summer 2025 in the nation’s capital is packed with free and family-f...

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