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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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2023

Georgetown

Georgetown GLOW

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02

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

The District's Holiday Boat Parade at The Wharf

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03

2023

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

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Dec

03

2023

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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Dec

05

2023

Fairmont's 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

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Dec

06

2023

Georgetown

Georgetown GLOW Shopping Night & Cocktail Crawl

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Dec

08

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

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Dec

09

2023

Petworth

BWM: Black Wines Matter

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Dec

12

2023

Sing! An Irish Christmas

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Dec

16

2023

National Mall

Scooter Tour of Monuments & Memorials

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Dec

20

2023

Maryland

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

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Dec

25

2023

Fairmont's Christmas Brunch with Santa

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

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Dupont Circle

Breakfast Tour

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Petworth

Signature Guided Cottage Tour

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28

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Gloria: The Wonders of Noel

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28

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Downtown

The First Ladies Exhibit by Maggie O'Neill

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2023

Specialty Tour: Under One Roof: Living and Working at The Wilson House

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Petworth

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Virginia

Free Book Talk: Mason-Dixon: Crucible of the Nation

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Downtown

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National Mall

The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans

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2023

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Etched by Light: Photogravures from the Collection, 1840–1940

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Events

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

01

Georgetown

Georgetown GLOW

02

Southwest & The Wharf

The District's Holiday Boat Parade at The Wharf

03

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle Farmers Market

03

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

05

Fairmont's 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

06

Georgetown

Georgetown GLOW Shopping Night & Cocktail Crawl

08

Southwest & The Wharf

Step Afrika!'s Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

09

Petworth

BWM: Black Wines Matter

12

Sing! An Irish Christmas

16

National Mall

Scooter Tour of Monuments & Memorials

20

Maryland

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

25

Fairmont's Christmas Brunch with Santa

Upcoming events that are worth your attention.

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

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Events Happening Now

Everything You Need to Know About DC's Downtown Holiday Market

Dazzling Holiday Light Displays & Events in Washington, DC

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Planning Ahead

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Family

01

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

28

Dupont Circle

28

Petworth

28

History & Re-enactments

28

Downtown

28