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Virtual 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.

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Celebrate summer’s last big weekend with free events, outdoor activities and cultural experiences in the nation's capital.

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18

2021

Dupont Circle

Late Night & Live Music

Jun 18, 2021 - Jun 17, 2023

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Jun

19

2021

Dupont Circle

Live Music Fridays & Late Night Specials

Jun 18, 2021 - Jun 17, 2023

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Jul

27

2021

National Mall

Visit the National Museum of American History

Jul

27

2021

National Mall

National Museum of American History Reopening

Jul 26, 2021 - Jun 21, 2023

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Jul

26

2021

National Mall

Girlhood (It's Complicated) Exhibition

Jul

27

2021

Dupont Circle

Champagne Secret Door Tour

Jul 26, 2021 - Jul 31, 2021

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Jul

27

2021

Dupont Circle

Fall Flavors at Pisco Y Nazca

Jul 26, 2021 - Jul 09, 2023

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Jul

27

2021

Downtown

Live! Concert Series on the Plaza

Jul 26, 2021 - Sep 03, 2021

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Jul

27

2021

Dupont Circle

Agora's Efforts During Covid-19

Jul

27

2021

Southwest & The Wharf

Arena Stage Virtual Audition Intensive

Jul 26, 2021 - Aug 06, 2021

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Jul

27

2021

National Mall

Gallery Tours

Jul

27

2021

Petworth

Grand Reopening Of Hook Hall

Jul 26, 2021 - Mar 01, 2023

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Jul

27

2021

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Jul 27, 2021 - Jul 25, 2023

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Jul

27

2021

Foggy Bottom

Pre-Theater Dinner at Kingbird

Jul 26, 2021 - Jan 14, 2023

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Jul

27

2021

Trivia Night at Barkhaus

Jul 27, 2021 - Dec 28, 2021

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Jul

28

2021

On Stage at the Opera House: An Evening of Jazz and Dance

Jul 26, 2021 - Aug 01, 2021

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Jul

28

2021

Dupont Circle

Secret Wine Cellar 3-Course Dinner

Jul 26, 2021 - Jul 27, 2023

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Jul

28

2021

Dupont Circle

Station Kitchen & Cocktails Happy Hour

Jul 26, 2021 - Dec 26, 2022

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Jul

28

2021

Dupont Circle

Speakeasy Bar Hunt

Jul 26, 2021 - Jul 27, 2023

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Jul

28

2021

Georgetown

Inside the Wardrobe

Jul 26, 2021 - Aug 29, 2021

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Family

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Jul

27

2021

National Mall

Visit the National Museum of American History

Jul

27

2021

Dupont Circle

Agora's Efforts During Covid-19

Jul

27

2021

National Mall

Gallery Tours

Jul

27

2021

Petworth

Grand Reopening Of Hook Hall

Museum

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Jul

27

2021

National Mall

Visit the National Museum of American History

Jul

27

2021

Dupont Circle

Champagne Secret Door Tour

Jul

27

2021

National Mall

National Museum of American History Reopening

Jul

26

2021

National Mall

Girlhood (It's Complicated) Exhibition

Free

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Jul

27

2021

National Mall

National Museum of American History Reopening

Jul

26

2021

National Mall

Girlhood (It's Complicated) Exhibition

Jul

27

2021

National Mall

Visit the National Museum of American History

Jul

27

2021

Downtown

Live! Concert Series on the Plaza

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Virtual exhibits, outdoor activities & so much more

Exciting Events & Festivals

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Reasons to be Excited for 2021 in Washington, DC

Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

What's Coming Soon

11 Capital Pride Events That You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer

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Late Night & Live Music

19

Live Music Fridays & Late Night Specials

27

National Mall

27

National Museum of American History Reopening

26

National Mall

27

Champagne Secret Door Tour

27

Fall Flavors at Pisco Y Nazca

27

Live! Concert Series on the Plaza

27

Dupont Circle

27

Arena Stage Virtual Audition Intensive

27

National Mall

27

Grand Reopening Of Hook Hall

27

Writing Hour

27

Pre-Theater Dinner at Kingbird

27

Trivia Night at Barkhaus

28

On Stage at the Opera House: An Evening of Jazz and Dance

28

Secret Wine Cellar 3-Course Dinner

28

Station Kitchen & Cocktails Happy Hour

28

Speakeasy Bar Hunt

28