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100+ Free Things to Do

Take advantage of Washington, DC’s numerous free events, museums, to...

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Where to Find the Most Colorful Street Murals in Washington, DC

Vibrant street art adds color to DC in any season.

Racing Presidents at Washington Nationals baseball game - Things to do this spring and summer in Washington, DC

60+ Things to Do This August 2025 in Washington, DC

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2025

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Downtown

The National Theatre

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue near the White House, the historic National is one of America's oldest, continually-operating theaters.

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Downtown

National Children's Museum

A playful learning adventure awaits at National Children's Museum!

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National Mall

National Museum of the American Indian

Visit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian

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Downtown

National Museum of Women in the Arts

First major museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts.

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Georgetown

Great Big Game Show

Play a variety of classic TV game show mini-games to rack up points in an hour long, team v team showdown!

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Virginia

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps: Enter and experience what it means to be a Marine.

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Capitol Hill

National Postal Museum

Smithsonian National Postal Museum

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DC Metro Area

Embark DC Boat Tours

Embark DC Private Boat Tours — See DC Differently!

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Georgetown

Boating in DC

Kayak, Canoe & Stand Up Paddleboard Rental

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Anacostia

The Go-Go Museum & Cafe

The Go-Go Museum & Café’s 16 interactive exhibits, recording studio and concert stages celebrate the past, present and future of go-go

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

DC History Center

Learn about local Washington, DC history!

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Downtown

DC by Foot

DC's highest rated walking tour company - plus the tours are free to join! DC by Foot presents pay-what-you-like walking tours of Washington, DC - also offering food, bike and bus tours

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Downtown

Lafayette Square

It is nearly impossible to ignore the ambience of power at Lafayette Square, which surrounds the White House

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Shaw

SOST

Step into Sost, a three-story destination in DC where the Black and African Diaspora comes alive.

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DC Metro Area

Underground Donut Tour

The Underground Donut Tour is DC's only food tour solely focused on everyone's favorite pastry, donuts!

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Mount Vernon Square

Flight Club

Flight Club is an upscale entertainment concept combining elevated food and beverage menus with dynamic tech-enabled Social Darts®. Perfect for corporate events, team building, or happy hour activities for groups of any size.

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