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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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Dupont Circle

The Magic Duel Comedy Show at the Mayflower

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Upper Northwest

Zenith Gallery's 45th Sapphire Anniversary Celebration

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24

2023

National Cherry Blossom Festival

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24

2023

Downtown

Opaline Bar & Brasserie's Cherry Blossom Cocktail

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Mar

24

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

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Mar

24

2023

National Mall

Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

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Mar

24

2023

Downtown

Cocktails with Chef

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Mar

25

2023

Downtown

Chef's Tasting

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Mar

25

2023

Virginia

Cherry Blossom Tea

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Mar

25

2023

Downtown

Opening Ceremony - National Cherry Blossom Festival

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Mar

26

2023

Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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Mar

24

2023

Dupont Circle

Jazz Night

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Mar

24

2023

National Mall

Sunset Monuments & Memorials Architecture Tour

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Apr

01

2023

Petworth

Cherry Blossom Wine & Beer Festival at National Union Building

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01

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

Bloomaroo at The Wharf

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Apr

06

2023

Downtown

Art Talk Live: Elizabeth Catlett

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Apr

07

2023

Virginia

Aurora's Wedding

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Apr

09

2023

Virginia

Easter Buffet at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant

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Apr

09

2023

Easter Brunch in the Colonnade at the Fairmont

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Apr

16

2023

Southwest & The Wharf

DC Defenders vs. Arlington Renegades

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Upcoming events that are worth your attention.

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Free and family-friendly National Cherry Blossom Festival Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall - Must-see Washington, DC events
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16 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of March 27-30

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for March 24-26

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

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Ways to Celebrate Women's History Month in Washington, DC

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Guide to the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC

The predicted peak bloom for the cherry blossoms in DC is March 22-25.

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The Best Things to Do This Memorial Day Weekend in Washington, DC

Pay tribute to America’s heroes and celebrate the start of summer with virtual and in-person events during Memorial Day weekend.

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Mar

24

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

Mar

24

2023

National Mall
The Peace Trail on the National Mall

Mar

24

2023

Southwest & The Wharf
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24

2023

Upper Northwest
Zenith Gallery's 45th Sapphire Anniversary Celebration

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24

2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Writing Hour

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2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Workshops

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2023

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

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Downtown
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