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Brand-new exhibits, outdoor activities & 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.

Aug

18

2022

Foggy Bottom

Shear Madness

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Aug

18

2022

Southwest & The Wharf

Dockside Tours

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Aug

18

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

SIX: THE MUSICAL Premieres at The National Theatre DC

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Aug

18

2022

National Mall

Ase: Afro Frequencies

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Aug

18

2022

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

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Aug

18

2022

Virginia

The Color Purple

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Aug

18

2022

National Mall

A Midsummer Night's Dream

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Aug

18

2022

Georgetown

Georgetown C+O Canal Boat Tours

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Aug

18

2022

National Mall

Girlhood (It's Complicated) Exhibition

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Aug

18

2022

Southwest & The Wharf

Sunset Cinema at The Wharf

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Aug

18

2022

Georgetown

Georgetown Sunset Cinema

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Aug

18

2022

Southwest & The Wharf

Rock the Dock at The Wharf

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Sep

05

2022

Southwest & The Wharf

Labor Day Sail

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Sep

06

2022

White House History Live: Watergate and the White House

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Sep

17

2022

Maryland

Outlaw Music Festival

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

Summer in the nation’s capital is packed with free and family-friendly festivals featuring everything from jazz music to the wonders of barbecue.

60+ Things to Do This August in Washington, DC

Summer continues in the nation’s capital with exciting events, including Citi Open, Hamilton at the Kennedy Center, DC JazzFest and more.

Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of Aug. 15-18, 2022

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Upcoming Events

Aug

17

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Now - Mar 05, 2024

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Aug

17

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Aug

17

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Aug

17

2022

National Mall

Monuments at Night: Travel Photography Safari

Now - Dec 10, 2022

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Aug

17

2022

Dupont Circle

First Friday Dupont

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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