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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.

Free and family-friendly National Cherry Blossom Festival Blossom Kite Festival on the National Mall - Must-see Washington, DC events

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Winter at Union Station in NoMa - Transportation hub in Washington, DC
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Things to do the week of April 12-15

Smithsonian Castle
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Virtual DC Museum Exhibits

Take a virtual tour of DC museums to keep the learning going.

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Ways to Celebrate Women's History Month 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

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Cherry blossoms at Jefferson Memorial
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10 Can't-Miss National Cherry Blossom Festival Events in Washington, DC

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@peruvianmafiosa - Visitor at the National Museum of Women in the Arts - Women-focused attraction and museum in Washington, DC

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

Check out women-powered festivals, live-streams, museum re-openings and so much more!

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Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, DC

Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Washington, DC

Check out events, performances, sites and museum exhibits that honor African American history and culture throughout Black History Month.

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Guide to the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC

Peak bloom for the cherry blossoms began on March 28

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Virginia

The 2021 Michelle Smith Lecture Series

Apr 06, 2021 - May 19, 2021

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Upper Northwest

The Washington Ballet Online & On Demand Classes

Apr 15, 2021 - Apr 16, 2023

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Dupont Circle

Secret Door Tour

Apr 15, 2021 - Apr 16, 2023

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Downtown

RECLAMATION: Recipes, Remedies, and Rituals

Apr 15, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021

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National Mall

Renewal 2121

Apr 15, 2021 - Sep 06, 2021

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Maryland

Insider's Tour

Apr 15, 2021 - Apr 16, 2023

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Maryland

Dolphin Training Session

Apr 15, 2021 - Apr 16, 2023

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Apr

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Art in Bloom

Apr 15, 2021 - May 31, 2021

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Maryland

Virtual Animal Care and Rescue Center Tour

Apr 15, 2021 - Apr 16, 2023

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Petworth

Self-Guided Tours of the Cottage

Apr 15, 2021 - Sep 19, 2022

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Apr

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Signature Vinyl: A Cinematic Concert

Apr 15, 2021 - May 06, 2021

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National Mall

'America's Musical Journey'

Apr 14, 2021 - Jan 27, 2023

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Maryland

Private Reptile Encounter

Apr 15, 2021 - Apr 16, 2023

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Petworth

Reflections on Grief and Child Loss

Apr 15, 2021 - Apr 16, 2023

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Apr

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Shark Catwalk Experience

Apr 15, 2021 - Apr 16, 2023

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Cherry Blossoms in Cleveland Park: Neighborhood Walking Tour

Apr 15, 2021 - Apr 17, 2021

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National Mall

Outbreak

Apr 15, 2021 - May 01, 2022

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Apr

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The Jam: Only Child

Apr 15, 2021 - May 07, 2021

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Apr

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Maryland

Private Dolphin Tour

Apr 15, 2021 - Apr 16, 2023

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Dupont Circle

Station Kitchen & Cocktails Happy Hour

Apr 15, 2021 - Dec 26, 2022

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Art in Industry

Apr

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Downtown
RECLAMATION: Recipes, Remedies, and Rituals

Apr

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2021

National Mall
Indigenous Poetry: Resilience

Apr

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2021

Dupont Circle
Secret Door Tour

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Art in Bloom

Apr

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National Mall
Indigenous Poetry: Resilience

Apr

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2021

National Mall
Art in Industry

Apr

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2021

Downtown
Head in the Clouds Virtual Field Trip
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