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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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Apr

23

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Holocaust Remembrance Day: Voices of History, Lessons for Today

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Apr

25

2025

Capitol Hill

Orchids: Masters of Deception

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Apr

25

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist

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Apr

25

2025

Dupont Circle

Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line

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Apr

26

2025

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Architecture Tour

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Apr

27

2025

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

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Apr

27

2025

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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May

02

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Madams of DC Walking Tour

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May

03

2025

Dupont Circle

Pottery on P Street

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May

03

2025

Virginia

George Washington Whiskey Tasting

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May

03

2025

Georgetown

History of Black Georgetown

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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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Featured Events

Upcoming events that are worth your attention.

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15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

You won’t want to miss the District's signature events and festivals...

A nun holding a conductor ’ s wand dances animatedly with arms stretched up in the air as a large group of nuns dance and sing behind her.
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Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of April 28 – May 1, 2025

Georgetown French Market
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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for April 25-27, 2025

Washington National Cathedral

Things to Do This Month

Check out an exciting list of exhibits, concerts, theater and more all month long in the nation's capital.

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Washington Capitals Hockey Game at Capital One Arena - Professional Sports in Washington, DC
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Reasons to Attend a Washington Capitals Hockey Game

The District's Capital One Arena is home to the 2018 Stanley Cup Cha...

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Things to Do This Easter Weekend in Washington, DC

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Free Things to Do: Spring in Washington, DC

From the cherry blossom trees and National Cherry Blossom Festival p...

Tour an embassy for free during Passport DC - Free spring activities in Washington, DC
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Things to Do for Mother's Day in Washington, DC

From breathtaking parks to world-class museums, incredible eats to spa treats – start planning the perfect day with Mom.

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Guide to WorldPride 2025

WorldPride comes to Washington, DC from May 17 to June 8

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Things to Do May 2025 in Washington, DC

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

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Apr

25

2025

Capitol Hill
Orchids: Masters of Deception

Apr

25

2025

Maryland
Dolphin Training Session

Apr

25

2025

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

Apr

25

2025

Dupont Circle
Secret Door After Hours

History & Re-enactments

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Apr

25

2025

Capitol Hill
Orchids: Masters of Deception

Apr

25

2025

National Mall
The Peace Trail on the National Mall

Apr

25

2025

K Street Virtual Gallery

Apr

25

2025

National Mall
In the Tower: Chakaia Booker

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DC Music Venues You Have to Experience

Check out the best places to go to catch a show in Washington, DC

Warner Theater Interior
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Theaters & Performance Spaces to See a Show in Washington, DC

A variety of performances grace stages throughout the District – her...

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3 Days of Favorites in the Nation's Capital

See the best of everything Washington, DC has to offer – from the Na...

Folklife Festival
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Can't-Miss Summer Events & Festivals in Washington, DC

Summer 2025 in the nation’s capital is packed with free and family-f...

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