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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.

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Capitol Hill

Orchids: Masters of Deception

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Apr

28

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

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Apr

28

2025

Dupont Circle

Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line

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May

02

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Madams of DC Walking Tour

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May

03

2025

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Architecture Tour

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May

03

2025

Dupont Circle

Pottery on P Street

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May

03

2025

Georgetown

History of Black Georgetown

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May

03

2025

Virginia

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

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May

04

2025

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

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May

04

2025

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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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

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

21

2025

Georgetown

Spring Garden Party

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May

24

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Faces of Civil War Nurses: A Photo Exhibit

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2025

Maryland

Dolphin Training Session

Apr

28

2025

Dupont Circle

Secret Door After Hours

Apr

28

2025

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

Apr

28

2025

Maryland

National Aquarium Custom Programs

History & Re-enactments

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Apr

28

2025

Downtown

America's Presidents

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28

2025

Downtown

Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence

Apr

28

2025

Virginia

Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment

Apr

28

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

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Apr

28

2025

National Mall

The Peace Trail on the National Mall

Apr

28

2025

K Street Virtual Gallery

Apr

28

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

Apr

28

2025

National Mall

In the Tower: Chakaia Booker

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Events

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

28

Capitol Hill

Orchids: Masters of Deception

28

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

28

Dupont Circle

Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line

02

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Madams of DC Walking Tour

03

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Architecture Tour

03

Dupont Circle

Pottery on P Street

03

Georgetown

History of Black Georgetown

03

Virginia

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

04

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

04

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

05

Downtown

Makers’ Market and Free Community Day

05

Georgetown

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

06

Foggy Bottom

Guided Tour of OAS Underground Mural

07

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Isabel Allende

21

Georgetown

Spring Garden Party

24

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Faces of Civil War Nurses: A Photo Exhibit

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

Things to Do This Easter Weekend in Washington, DC

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