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Mount Vernon Square

FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market

Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District

May 31, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025

Weekly outdoor farmers market selling fresh & local produce, prepared foods, eggs, coffee, and other goods in the heart of Washington, DC.

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May

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Virginia

Tiny Troops Story Time

National Museum of the United States Army

May 31, 2025

Enjoy a bouncy story time filled with rhymes, books and activities

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May

31

2025

Adams Morgan

Science Playtime For Kids Aged 2-5 years

Because Science

May 31, 2025

You’re never too young to become a scientist

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May

31

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Shakira Pre-Show Bingo!

Hard Rock Cafe

May 31, 2025

WorldPride Concert Kickoff Celebration!

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Jun

01

2025

Downtown

BubbleworksDC

CityCenterDC

Jun 01, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025

Step Into the Magic: A World-Class Immersive Bubble Spectacle

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01

2025

Downtown

Free Community Day

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Jun 01, 2025 - May 02, 2027

Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum.

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01

2025

Downtown

Free Community Day and Makers' Market

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Jun 01, 2025 - May 23, 2027

Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum

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Virginia

Tiny Troops Story Time

National Museum of the United States Army

Jun 01, 2025 - Jun 29, 2025

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