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Brand-new 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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National Mall

Girlhood (It's Complicated) Exhibition

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16

2022

Georgetown

Georgetown Sunset Cinema

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Aug

16

2022

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

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Aug

16

2022

National Mall

A Midsummer Night's Dream

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16

2022

Virginia

The Color Purple

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Aug

16

2022

Southwest & The Wharf

Dockside Tours

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Aug

16

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Foggy Bottom

Shear Madness

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Aug

16

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

SIX: THE MUSICAL Premieres at The National Theatre DC

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Aug

16

2022

National Mall

Ase: Afro Frequencies

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Aug

16

2022

Georgetown

Georgetown C+O Canal Boat Tours

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Aug

17

2022

Southwest & The Wharf

Rock the Dock at The Wharf

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Aug

18

2022

Southwest & The Wharf

Sunset Cinema at The Wharf

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Sep

05

2022

Southwest & The Wharf

Labor Day Sail

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Sep

06

2022

White House History Live: Watergate and the White House

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Sep

17

2022

Maryland

Outlaw Music Festival

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Can't-Miss Summer Events & Festivals in Washington, DC

Summer in the nation’s capital is packed with free and family-friendly festivals featuring everything from jazz music to the wonders of barbecue.

60+ Things to Do This August in Washington, DC

Summer continues in the nation’s capital with exciting events, including Citi Open, Hamilton at the Kennedy Center, DC JazzFest and more.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

11

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Now - Mar 05, 2024

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Aug

11

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Aug

11

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Aug

11

2022

National Mall

Monuments at Night: Travel Photography Safari

Now - Dec 10, 2022

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Aug

11

2022

Dupont Circle

First Friday Dupont

Now - Mar 01, 2024

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Aug

16

2022

Dupont Circle

Station Kitchen & Cocktails Happy Hour

Now - Dec 26, 2022

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Aug

16

2022

National Mall

Virtual Tour- Millionaire's Row to Embassy Row: DC in the Gilded Age

Now - May 29, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

National Mall

Virtual Tour- Rags to Riches: The Transformation of Historic Georgetown

Now - May 29, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

Upper Northwest

The Washington Ballet Online & On Demand Classes

Now - Jun 21, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

National Mall

Art in Industry

Now - Dec 26, 2022

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Aug

16

2022

Petworth

Reflections on Grief and Child Loss

Now - Oct 18, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

Maryland

Dolphin Training Session

Now - Dec 02, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

Shark Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Now - Dec 02, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

Maryland

Family Sunrise Tour

Now - Nov 30, 2022

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Aug

16

2022

National Mall

Giving and the Arts

Now - Dec 26, 2022

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Aug

16

2022

Maryland

Early Access Tour

Now - Dec 17, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

Maryland

Virtual Animal Care and Rescue Center Tour

Now - Dec 17, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

Maryland

Dolphin Tour

Now - Dec 17, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

National Mall

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

Now - May 29, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

Maryland

Virtual Aquarium Program

Now - Dec 17, 2023

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Aug

16

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Aug

16

2022

National Mall

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

Aug

16

2022

National Mall

Virtual Tour- Rags to Riches: The Transformation of Historic Georgetown

Aug

16

2022

National Mall

Virtual Tour- Millionaire's Row to Embassy Row: DC in the Gilded Age

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Aug

16

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Aug

16

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Aug

16

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Aug

16

2022

National Mall

Giving and the Arts

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Aug

16

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Writing Hour

Aug

16

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Workshops

Aug

16

2022

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Open Studio Fridays

Aug

16

2022

Dupont Circle

First Friday Dupont

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Events

Brand-new exhibits, outdoor activities & so much more

16

Girlhood (It's Complicated) Exhibition

16

Georgetown Sunset Cinema

16

Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

16

A Midsummer Night's Dream

16

The Color Purple

16

Dockside Tours

16

Shear Madness

16

SIX: THE MUSICAL Premieres at The National Theatre DC

16

Ase: Afro Frequencies

16

Georgetown C+O Canal Boat Tours

17

Rock the Dock at The Wharf

18

Sunset Cinema at The Wharf

05

Labor Day Sail

06

White House History Live: Watergate and the White House

17

Outlaw Music Festival

Here's what's going on in Washington, DC

What's Coming Soon

Your Guide to the DC Jazz Festival

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Exciting Events & Festivals

Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

5 Reasons to Attend the Citi Open This Summer in Washington, DC

What You Need to Know About Summer Restaurant Week 2022

Memorable Things to Do this Summer in Washington, DC

Ways to Enjoy Labor Day Weekend in Washington, DC

Upcoming Events

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Writing Hour

11

Open Studio Workshops

11

Open Studio Fridays

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Monuments at Night: Travel Photography Safari