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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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Downtown

Experience Art Ave

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02

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Anacostia

Rik Freeman: Wade in the Waters

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02

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Capitol Hill

Contemporary Art at the Folger

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Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

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02

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Anonymous Was a Woman: Jae Ko | linn meyers | Joyce J. Scott | Renée Stout

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04

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Capitol Riverfront

Winter Wonderfest at Nationals Park

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Dec

05

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Southwest & The Wharf

Salamander Sips & S'mores

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05

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Southwest & The Wharf

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

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Dec

06

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Georgetown

The Magic Duel at The Glover Park Hotel Georgetown

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Dec

06

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Dupont Circle

Hot Chocolate + Holiday Carolers in Dupont Circle

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Dec

06

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Woodley Park

Alice's Tea Party

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Dec

07

2025

Downtown

Free Community Day

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Dec

09

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Downtown

Water for Elephants

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Dec

13

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National Mall

Wreaths Across America 2025

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Dec

20

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Downtown

Washington Capitals: Holiday Party

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Upper Northwest

Jazz at The Kreeger

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Dec

22

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs San Antonio Spurs

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Dec

25

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Logan Circle

Christmas Day 4-Course Dinner

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Dec

26

2025

Downtown

Martin Amini

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Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

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