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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.

Capitol Hill

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

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Sep

30

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Law Enforcement Museum Open House

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Sep

30

2023

H Street NE

ExPats Theatre: Scorched

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Sep

30

2023

Virginia

King of the Yees

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Sep

30

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

Beyond the Light

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Sep

30

2023

National Mall

World Culture Festival

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Oct

01

2023

National Mall

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

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Sep

30

2023

Downtown

"Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard" at Ford's Theatre

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Oct

01

2023

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

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Oct

01

2023

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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Oct

05

2023

National Mall

Sunset Monuments & Memorials Architecture Tour

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Oct

06

2023

Maryland

Zac Brown Band w/ Tenille Townes • King Calaway

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Oct

06

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival

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Sep

30

2023

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Architecture Tour

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Oct

19

2023

Petworth

BWM: Black Wines Matter

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The DC area has a wealth of events and festivals for all ages and preferences.

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Oct

06

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Sep

30

2023

Dupont Circle

Breakfast Tour

Sep

30

2023

Mount Vernon Square

FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market

Sep

30

2023

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Signature Guided Cottage Tour

History & Re-enactments

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Sep

30

2023

Downtown

The First Ladies Exhibit by Maggie O'Neill

Sep

30

2023

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Sep

30

2023

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Reflections on Grief and Child Loss

Sep

30

2023

Virginia

Mount Vernon: The Story of An American Icon Exhibit

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Oct

06

2023

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Open Studio Fridays

Sep

30

2023

Downtown

The First Ladies Exhibit by Maggie O'Neill

Sep

30

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

Farmers Market SW

Sep

30

2023

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FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market

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Events

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

Capitol Hill

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

30

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

National Law Enforcement Museum Open House

30

H Street NE

ExPats Theatre: Scorched

30

Virginia

King of the Yees

30

Southwest & The Wharf

Beyond the Light

30

National Mall

World Culture Festival

01

National Mall

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

30

Downtown

"Something Moving: A Meditation on Maynard" at Ford's Theatre

01

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

01

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

05

National Mall

Sunset Monuments & Memorials Architecture Tour

06

Maryland

Zac Brown Band w/ Tenille Townes • King Calaway

06

Southwest & The Wharf

Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival

30

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Architecture Tour

19

Petworth

BWM: Black Wines Matter

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Ways to Honor Those Who Served On Veterans Day 2023 in Washington, DC

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