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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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"Walking the Beat" Guided Tour Event

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Holiday Tree Lighting Festival

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Southwest & The Wharf

The District's Holiday Boat Parade

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Southwest & The Wharf

SPECTACULAR FACTORY

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

'A Christmas Carol'

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Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience

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

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Joy of Christmas

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The Hip Hop Nutcracker

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

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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Exciting Events & Festivals

Photo of National Baseball Park decorated in holiday lights, holiday trees and an ice rink
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Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of Dec. 5-8, 2022

Washington Capitals Hockey Game at Capital One Arena - Professional Sports in Washington, DC
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5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Capitals Hockey Game

The District's Capital One Arena is home to the 2018 Stanley Cup Cha...

Lincoln Memorial
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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 2-4

Monumental Sports & Entertainment
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5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Wizards Basketball Game

Capital One Arena plays host to one of the National Basketball Assoc...

Enchant Christmas
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5 Reasons to Visit Enchant Christmas in Washington, DC

Don't miss this incredible winter spectacle at Nationals Park

Entertainment & Sports Arena
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5 Reasons to Attend a Capital City Go-Go Basketball Game

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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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Ali Macofsky

Now - Dec 04, 2022

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Art in Industry

Now - Dec 26, 2022

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H Street NE

Atlas Presents Sounds of Silence Film Series: The Patsy - 1928

Now - Dec 04, 2022

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Giving and the Arts

Now - Dec 26, 2022

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Downtown

Tony Woods and Friends

Now - Dec 04, 2022

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The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show

Now - Dec 04, 2022

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Photographing the Sunrise on the National Mall

Now - Dec 04, 2022

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Dupont Circle

Station Kitchen & Cocktails Happy Hour

Now - Dec 26, 2022

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Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

Now - Dec 01, 2024

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Capitol Hill

The Flea Market at Eastern Market

Dec 04, 2022 - Dec 01, 2024

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Downtown

Native Art Market

Now - Dec 04, 2022

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National Mall

Discovery and Revelation

Now - Mar 31, 2023

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Muppets Take American History

Now - Jan 01, 2023

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Georgetown

Historic Georgetown Tour

Dec 04, 2022 - Dec 01, 2024

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Creating Icons: How We Remember Women's Suffrage

Now - Dec 26, 2022

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Haute Holidays

Now - Jan 09, 2023

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Family

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Open Studio Fridays

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National Mall
Castle to Capitol: Museums of the National Mall Architecture Tour

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Capitol Hill
The Flea Market at Eastern Market

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Downtown
Native Art Market

Museum

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Writing Hour

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Open Studio Workshops

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Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Open Studio Fridays

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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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2022

National Mall
Art in Industry
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