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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.

Feb

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2023

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

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Feb

05

2023

National Mall

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

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Feb

05

2023

Dupont Circle

Secret Wine Cellar 3-Course Dinner

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Feb

06

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Cleavland Cavaliers

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Feb

07

2023

U Street

Samia - Honey Tour with Tommy Lefroy

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Feb

08

2023

Dupont Circle

Jazz Night

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Feb

08

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets

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Feb

09

2023

National Mall

Sunset Monuments & Memorials Architecture Tour

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Feb

05

2023

Downtown

Presidential Neighborhood and Pennsylvania Avenue Walking Tour

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Feb

11

2023

Virginia

Valentine's Day Dinner

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Feb

11

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers

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Feb

14

2023

Downtown

Valentine's with Wil Sylvince

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Mar

02

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors

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Mar

06

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks

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Upcoming Events

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Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.

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Chinese New Year Parade in DC's Chinatown neighborhood - Ways to celebrate Chinese New Year in Washington, DC

Ways to Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Washington, DC

Honor the turn of the calendar with these Lunar & Chinese New Year activities and events in DC.

Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, DC

Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Washington, DC

Check out events, performances, sites and museum exhibits that honor Black history and culture.

The Quiltmaker's Daughter artwork by CURTIS WOODY

50+ Things to Do This February in Washington, DC

Enjoy an array of events including new plays, museum exhibits, concerts and celebrations in honor of Black History Month.

Promo for 'Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater'

Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of Feb. 2 - 6

Washington Capitals Hockey Game at Capital One Arena - Professional Sports in Washington, DC

5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Capitals Hockey Game

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

@jaredross2 - Ice Skating Proposal on National Mall

Things to Do for Valentine’s Day in Washington, DC

Celebrate the romantic holiday in the nation's capital

5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Wizards Basketball Game

Capital One Arena plays host to one of the National Basketball Assoc...

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Feb. 3-5

5 Reasons to Attend a Capital City Go-Go Basketball Game

Don’t miss out on exciting basketball action at Washington, DC’s Ent...

Upcoming Events

Feb

05

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Now - Mar 05, 2024

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Feb

05

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Feb

05

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Feb

05

2023

Maryland

National Aquarium Custom Programs

Now - Dec 17, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

National Mall

Virtual Tour- The Smithsonians: Tracing the Arc of American Architecture

Now - May 29, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

Dupont Circle

Secret Door Tour

Now - Mar 23, 2024

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Feb

05

2023

Capitol Hill

Join In: Voluntary Associations in America

Now - Dec 31, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

Foggy Bottom

Afternoon Tea at The Watergate Hotel

Now - Feb 02, 2025

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Feb

05

2023

Downtown

Janet Echelmans 1.8 Renwick

Now - Jan 02, 2025

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Feb

05

2023

Downtown

Haunted Pub Crawl

Now - Feb 04, 2025

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Feb

05

2023

National Mall

Virtual Tour- Millionaire's Row to Embassy Row: DC in the Gilded Age

Now - May 29, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

Fairmont Celebrates Black History Month with McBride Sisters' Sauvignon Blanc & Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch Whiskey

Now - Feb 28, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

Downtown

Lookout: Katharina Cibulka

Now - Apr 30, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

National Mall

Virtual Tour- Rags to Riches: The Transformation of Historic Georgetown

Now - May 29, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

Capitol Hill

Not an Ostrich: & Other Images from America's Library

Now - Dec 21, 2024

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Feb

05

2023

Maryland

Lets Celebrate Black History Month!

Now - Feb 28, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

Dupont Circle

The Alice Cocktail Experience

Now - Apr 30, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

Virginia

Photograph the Full Moonrise over the Nation's Capital from the Sky Dome

Now - Oct 28, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

Ride the Cyclone

Now - Feb 19, 2023

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Feb

05

2023

Dupont Circle

Breakfast Tour

Now - Apr 07, 2024

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Family

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Feb

05

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Feb

05

2023

Dupont Circle

Secret Door Tour

Feb

05

2023

Alma Thomas: Everything is Beautiful - A Citywide Celebration

Feb

05

2023

National Mall

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

Museum

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Feb

05

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Feb

05

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Feb

05

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Feb

05

2023

Virginia

Mount Vernon: The Story of An American Icon Exhibit

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Feb

05

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Feb

05

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Feb

05

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Feb

05

2023

Downtown

Lookout: Katharina Cibulka

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Events

Brand-new exhibits, outdoor activities & so much more

05

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

05

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

05

Secret Wine Cellar 3-Course Dinner

06

Washington Wizards vs Cleavland Cavaliers

07

Samia - Honey Tour with Tommy Lefroy

08

Jazz Night

08

Washington Wizards vs Charlotte Hornets

09

Sunset Monuments & Memorials Architecture Tour

05

Presidential Neighborhood and Pennsylvania Avenue Walking Tour

11

Valentine's Day Dinner

11

Washington Wizards vs Indiana Pacers

14

Valentine's with Wil Sylvince

02

Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors

06

Washington Wizards vs Milwaukee Bucks

Here's what's going on in Washington, DC

What's Coming Soon

Ways to Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Washington, DC

Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Washington, DC

50+ Things to Do This February in Washington, DC

Exciting Events & Festivals

Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Capitals Hockey Game

Things to Do for Valentine’s Day in Washington, DC

5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Wizards Basketball Game

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

5 Reasons to Attend a Capital City Go-Go Basketball Game

Upcoming Events

05

Writing Hour

05

Open Studio Workshops

05

Open Studio Fridays

05

National Aquarium Custom Programs

05

Janet Echelmans 1.8 Renwick