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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.

Exciting Events & Festivals

Performance at DC Jazz Festival - Summer Music Festival in Washington, DC
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Your Guide to DCJazzFest

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Capital Pride Parade - Washington, DC
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LGBTQ+ Events & Festivals to Check Out in Washington, DC

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30+ Things to Do This August in Washington, DC

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Reasons to Be Excited for 2021
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Reasons to be Excited for 2021 in Washington, DC

Milestone anniversaries, can’t-miss events and exciting new attracti...

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Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

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

Celebrate Washington, DC’s LGBTQ+ community from May 28 – June 30 with parades, brunch, virtual events and more.

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Thomas Jefferson Memorial with Fireworks in the night sky

How to Celebrate Independence Day in Washington, DC

Enjoy the Fourth of July in the nation’s capital with fantastic fireworks and all-American activities

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11 Ways to Enjoy Labor Day in Washington, DC

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

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Upcoming Events

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Dupont Circle

Late Night & Live Music

Jun 18, 2021 - Jun 17, 2023

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Dupont Circle

Live Music Fridays & Late Night Specials

Jun 18, 2021 - Jun 17, 2023

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National Mall
'Heroes: Principles of African Greatness'

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Downtown
The President's Neighborhood Multi-Sensory Tour

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National Mall
Creating Icons: How We Remember Women's Suffrage

Jul

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Logan Circle
Free Guided Tours

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Virginia
Arlington National Cemetery Multi-Sensory Tour

Jul

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National Mall
Tidal Basin Multi-Sensory Tour

Jul

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National Mall
Lelawi Theater
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National Mall

National Museum of American History Reopening

Jul 28, 2021 - Jun 21, 2023

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National Mall

Girlhood (It's Complicated) Exhibition

Jul 28, 2021 - Jul 05, 2023

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National Mall

Visit the National Museum of American History

Jul 28, 2021 - Jul 29, 2023

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Dupont Circle

Fall Flavors at Pisco Y Nazca

Jul 28, 2021 - Jul 09, 2023

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Downtown

Live! Concert Series on the Plaza

Jul 28, 2021 - Sep 03, 2021

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Southwest & The Wharf

Arena Stage Virtual Audition Intensive

Jul 28, 2021 - Aug 06, 2021

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Dupont Circle

Agora's Efforts During Covid-19

Jul 28, 2021 - Dec 11, 2022

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National Mall

Gallery Tours

Jul 28, 2021 - Jul 28, 2023

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Olympics and Bento Boxes

Jul 28, 2021 - Aug 08, 2021

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Foggy Bottom

Cocktail Masterclass

Jul 29, 2021 - Jul 27, 2023

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Foggy Bottom

Pre-Theater Dinner at Kingbird

Jul 28, 2021 - Jan 14, 2023

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National Mall
Creating Icons: How We Remember Women's Suffrage

Jul

29

2021

Logan Circle
Free Guided Tours

Jul

29

2021

National Mall
Lelawi Theater

Jul

29

2021

National Mall
'Heroes: Principles of African Greatness'

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29

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National Mall
Creating Icons: How We Remember Women's Suffrage

Jul

29

2021

Logan Circle
Free Guided Tours

Jul

29

2021

National Mall
Lelawi Theater

Jul

29

2021

National Mall
'Heroes: Principles of African Greatness'
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