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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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Maryland

30th Annual Capital Jazz Fest

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04

2023

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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04

2023

Capitol Hill

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

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Jun

04

2023

Capital Pride

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Jun

04

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

PIXELBLOOM: TIMELESS BUTTERFLIES

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Jun

07

2023

Dupont Circle

Jazz Night

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Jun

07

2023

Virginia

Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience

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Jun

08

2023

National Mall

Sunset Monuments & Memorials Architecture Tour

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Jun

04

2023

National Mall

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

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Jun

04

2023

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Architecture Tour

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Jun

10

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

Pride on the Pier and Fireworks Show

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Jun

11

2023

Shaw

Historic Alleyways Walking Tour

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Jun

17

2023

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

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Jun

17

2023

Virginia

Summer on the Plaza: Summer Concert Series

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Jun

20

2023

Petworth

BWM: Black Wines Matter

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23

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

District of Punk Walking Tour

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02

2023

Brookland

Summer Organ Recital Series

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Upcoming events that are worth your attention.

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Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of June 5-8

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

Our end-of-the-week picks for June 2-4

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

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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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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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04

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

Jun

04

2023

Dupont Circle
Breakfast Tour

Jun

04

2023

Capitol Hill
The Flea Market at Eastern Market

Jun

04

2023

Georgetown
Georgetown C&O Canal Boat Tours

History & Re-enactments

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Free

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

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04

2023

Downtown
The First Ladies Exhibit by Maggie O'Neill

Jun

04

2023

Capitol Hill
The Flea Market at Eastern Market

Jun

04

2023

Petworth
Park View Farmers Market

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Anthem marquee sign at The Wharf
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