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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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Jan

31

2026

U Street

ramy youssef

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Feb

01

2026

Mount Vernon Square

2026 Washington DC Auto Show

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Feb

02

2026

Dupont Circle

Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection

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Feb

02

2026

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

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Feb

03

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today

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Feb

03

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The World to Come

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Feb

03

2026

Anacostia

Rik Freeman: Wade in the Waters

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Feb

03

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Dead Sea Scrolls

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Feb

03

2026

Capitol Hill

Contemporary Art at the Folger

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Feb

04

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Vivian Tu with Hannah Williams

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Feb

06

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Written Then, Spoken Now: Remaking the Republic

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Feb

08

2026

Logan Circle

Debi Tomar Mas Te Afternoon Tea

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Feb

08

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Miami HEAT

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Feb

08

2026

Adams Morgan

Benito Bowl Party: Bottomless Tacos, Margaritas & Game Day Vibes

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Feb

10

2026

Downtown

Stereophonic

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Feb

19

2026

U Street

Franc Moody

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Feb

20

2026

Downtown

Michael Longfellow

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Mar

01

2026

Downtown

Free Community Day

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Jun

06

2026

National Mall

American Icon: The US Flag in Art

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'Clue' at National Theatre
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Things to Do This February 2026 in Washington, DC

Celebrate Black History Month, Valentine’s Day and more with incredible events, exhibits and shows throughout the city.

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A colorful scene from the Blossom Kite Festival with kites flying in the sky in front of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Things to Do March 2026 in Washington, DC

Breathe in the first weeks of spring in the nation's capital as the National Cherry Blossom Festival begins, the Washington Nationals open their season and springtime events fill the calendar.

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Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

In Washington, DC, we’re no stranger to parties. Come celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial with special events throughout our museums, attractions, restaurants and hotels.

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Feb

02

2026

Downtown
Tawny Chatmon

Feb

02

2026

Downtown
Baby Jam

Feb

03

2026

Dupont Circle
Happy Hour at Residents

Feb

03

2026

Downtown
The American Story

History & Re-enactments

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