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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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Southwest & The Wharf

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Southwest & The Wharf

Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

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Dupont Circle

Secret Wine Cellar 3-Course Dinner

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

'A Christmas Carol'

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Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Just For Us

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Haute Holidays

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Foggy Bottom

Winter Igloos at The Next Whiskey Bar

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The Cool Yule Bar at the Fairmont Pops up in the Courtyard

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Georgetown

Georgetown GLOW Light Art Experience

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Dec

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Joy of Christmas

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Dec

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Museum of Illusions Grand Opening

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Dec

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Downtown

Drag Bingo

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Dec

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Maryland

The Hip Hop Nutcracker

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Dec

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Downtown

New Year's Eve with Gina Brillon

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Downtown

Mo Amer

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U Street

The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night

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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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The Washington Ballet's Nutcracker - Holiday Performances in Washington, DC

Holiday-Themed Theater Performances & Shows in Washington, DC

The seasonal vibes flow through these can’t-miss holiday-themed theatrical performances in the nation's capital.

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Downtown Holiday Market at Night

Dazzling Holiday Light Displays & Events in Washington, DC

Get in the holiday spirit with holiday markets, Christmas light displays and seasonal events in the nation’s capital.

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Photo captured from the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony outside of The White House

50+ Things to Do This December in Washington, DC

Experience the National Christmas Tree, the Downtown Holiday Market, ZooLights, Georgetown GLOW and other holiday-themed displays, performances and events.

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Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of Dec. 12-15, 2022

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Upcoming Events

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Now - Mar 05, 2024

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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National Mall

Monuments at Night: Travel Photography Safari

Now - Dec 10, 2022

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National Mall

Giving and the Arts

Now - Dec 26, 2022

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Maryland

Virtual Animal Care and Rescue Center Tour

Now - Dec 17, 2023

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

SAAM Arcade 2021: Building Community, Embracing Individuality

Now - Apr 27, 2024

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Maryland

Dolphin Tour

Now - Dec 17, 2023

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Southwest & The Wharf

Magical Musical Holiday Step Show

Now - Dec 18, 2022

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Maryland

Virtual Aquarium Program

Now - Dec 17, 2023

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Downtown

Celebrate the Holidays & Give Back to the Community at Capital Hilton

Now - Dec 31, 2022

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National Mall

The Peace Trail on the National Mall

Now - Dec 08, 2024

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National Mall

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

Now - May 29, 2023

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Virginia

Which Way to the Stage

Now - Jan 22, 2023

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Dupont Circle

Secret Door Tour

Now - Mar 23, 2024

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Alma Thomas: Everything is Beautiful - A Citywide Celebration

Now - May 11, 2024

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Dupont Circle

Family Fun Night

Now - Dec 06, 2024

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Virginia

Virtual Exhibit - Army Resolve: Looking Back at 9/11

Now - May 27, 2024

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Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

Now - Jun 16, 2024

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Downtown

Jeff Dye

Now - Dec 10, 2022

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Family

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

Dec

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Play Work Build

Dec

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Downtown
Celebrate the Holidays & Give Back to the Community at Capital Hilton

Dec

09

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown
SAAM Arcade 2021: Building Community, Embracing Individuality

Museum

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Writing Hour

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Workshops

Dec

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

Dec

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National Mall
Art in Industry

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Writing Hour

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Workshops

Dec

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

Dec

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National Mall
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