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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 favorites, holiday celebrations, groundbreaking museum exhibits, touring concerts and so much more.

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

"1776" at Ford's Theatre

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07

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Travesty

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Apr

07

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

2026 Private Yacht Charter Season in Washington DC

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Dead Sea Scrolls

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07

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Hamnet

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07

2026

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Wendy Red Star: Whispering Spirit

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Apr

07

2026

National Mall

BloomFest at the Tidal Basin

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Apr

07

2026

Dupont Circle

Miró and the United States

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Apr

07

2026

Downtown

DC Signature Brew Tour

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Apr

08

2026

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Material Witness

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Apr

08

2026

Petworth

Make & Take: Cherry Blossom Wine Glass & Glass Tumbler Painting

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Apr

09

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Chicago Bulls

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Apr

10

2026

National Mall

America's State Flowers: An America250 Celebration Exhibit

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Apr

10

2026

Fairmont's Cherry Blossom Afternoon Tea

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Apr

11

2026

Dupont Circle

Bottomless Brunch DJ Sessions at Lyle's

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Apr

11

2026

Downtown

National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade

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Apr

12

2026

U Street

U Street Corridor: Building Black Broadway Architecture Tour

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Apr

12

2026

Downtown

Washington Capitals: Fan Appreciation Night

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Apr

23

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

2026 Smithsonian Craft Show

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The nation's capital buzzes with excitement in May, a month beloved for events like Passport DC, Flower Mart at the National Cathedral and the National Memorial Day Concert & Parade.

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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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Apr

07

2026

Downtown
The American Story

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07

2026

Downtown
State Fairs: Growing American Craft

Apr

07

2026

National Mall
Historic carousel will reopen to the public

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07

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
"1776" at Ford's Theatre

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07

2026

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Pennsylvania Avenue Architecture Walking Tour

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07

2026

National Mall
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07

2026

Southwest & The Wharf
Dead Sea Scrolls

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07

2026

Downtown
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