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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.

May

12

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

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May

12

2025

Dupont Circle

Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line

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May

13

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

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

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May

16

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

We Are Gathered

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May

16

2025

Georgetown

Design on the Water: Washington DC Architecture Cruise

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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

17

2025

Virginia

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

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May

18

2025

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

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May

18

2025

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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May

20

2025

Foggy Bottom

Guided Tour of OAS Underground Mural

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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

02

2025

Georgetown

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

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Jun

07

2025

National Mall

WorldPride Festival

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Jun

07

2025

WorldPride Parade

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May

12

2025

Downtown

Faith and Freedom Tour

May

12

2025

Virginia

Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment

May

12

2025

Dupont Circle

Breakfast Tour

May

12

2025

Downtown

The Wonder of DC Trees Traveling Exhibit

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May

12

2025

Virginia

Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment

May

12

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

May

13

2025

Downtown

America's Presidents

May

13

2025

Downtown

Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence

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May

12

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

May

12

2025

Downtown

Frank Lloyd Wright's Southwestern Pennsylvania

May

12

2025

National Mall

In the Tower: Chakaia Booker

May

13

2025

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Events

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

12

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

12

Dupont Circle

Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line

13

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

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

16

Southwest & The Wharf

We Are Gathered

16

Georgetown

Design on the Water: Washington DC Architecture Cruise

16

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Madams of DC Walking Tour

17

Georgetown

History of Black Georgetown

17

Virginia

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

18

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

18

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

20

Foggy Bottom

Guided Tour of OAS Underground Mural

21

Georgetown

Spring Garden Party

23

Downtown

International Choral Festival

02

Georgetown

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

07

National Mall

WorldPride Festival

07

WorldPride Parade

Upcoming events that are worth your attention.

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Things to Do This Month

What's Popular

Reasons to Attend a Washington Capitals Hockey Game

Free Things to Do: Spring in Washington, DC

Guide to Free Embassy Tours in Washington, DC During Passport DC

Reasons to Catch a Washington Nationals Baseball Game

Planning Ahead

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