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Brand-new exhibits, exhilarating outdoor activities, unique festivals & so much more

You can find amazing events all year long in Washington, DC. Explore everything that’s going on, from annual festivals and holiday celebrations to new museum exhibits, concerts and so much more.

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Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Architecture Tour

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Capital Pride

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09

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

PIXELBLOOM: TIMELESS BUTTERFLIES

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10

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Southwest & The Wharf

Pride on the Pier and Fireworks Show

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09

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National Mall

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

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11

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Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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11

2023

Shaw

Historic Alleyways Walking Tour

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09

2023

Capitol Hill

Experience the Main Reading Room in the Thomas Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress

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Dupont Circle

Jazz Night

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Virginia

Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience

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Jun

09

2023

National Mall

Sunset Monuments & Memorials Architecture Tour

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Jun

17

2023

Qipao Show, Chinese American Museum at the UDC Theater of Art

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17

2023

Virginia

Summer on the Plaza: Summer Concert Series

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20

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Petworth

BWM: Black Wines Matter

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2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

District of Punk Walking Tour

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Brookland

Summer Organ Recital Series

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Upcoming events that are worth your attention.

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DC Kite Festival
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15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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Capital Harvest on the Plaza - Fresh Produce Farmers' Market in Washington, DC Federal Triangle
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Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of June 12-15

Jazz in the Garden
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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for June 9-11

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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Events Happening Now

Ted Eytan for Capital Pride
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Capital Pride Events That You Don’t Want to Miss This June in Washington, DC

Celebrate Washington, DC’s LGBTQ+ community with an array of can't-m...

Explore The Arts District - Adventure through Washington, DC’s vibrant arts and culture scene
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Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth in Washington, DC

The nation’s capital features a variety of activities to honor the h...

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

Summer 2023 in the nation’s capital is packed with free and family-f...

2020 Wild Card Game at Nationals Park
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Reasons to Catch a Washington Nationals Baseball Game

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Thomas Jefferson Memorial with Fireworks in the night sky

Ways to Celebrate Fourth of July

Enjoy the Fourth of July in the nation’s capital with fantastic fireworks and all-American activities

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Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Reasons to Check Out the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, DC

The free summer festival on the National Mall is a can't-miss family-friendly event in the nation's capital.

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Family

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09

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

Jun

09

2023

Dupont Circle
Breakfast Tour

Jun

09

2023

Georgetown
Georgetown C&O Canal Boat Tours

Jun

09

2023

National Mall
Observe the Sun

History & Re-enactments

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09

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

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09

2023

Dupont Circle
Yoga in Q Street Park

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09

2023

Downtown
The First Ladies Exhibit by Maggie O'Neill

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09

2023

Foggy Bottom
Art Exhibition at the Embassy of Uruguay

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Anthem marquee sign at The Wharf
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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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