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Things to Do This Month

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Events Calendar

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for May 23-26, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

You won’t want to miss the District's signature events and festivals...


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Virginia

Place a Flag in Semper Fidelis Memorial ...

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Now - May 26, 2025

Honor our fallen heroes by placing an American Flag in Semper Fidelis Memorial Park

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25

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary...

National Gallery of Art

Now - Jul 06, 2025

Art for Social Justice Across Borders

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25

2025

National Mall

Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natu...

National Gallery of Art

Now - Nov 02, 2025

Discover Earth's 'Little Beasts' Through Historic Art and Specimens

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25

2025

Virginia

Tiny Troops Story Time

National Museum of the United States Army

Now - May 31, 2025

Enjoy a bouncy story time filled with rhymes, books and activities

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May

25

2025

National Mall

In the Tower: Chakaia Booker

National Gallery of Art

Now - Aug 03, 2025

Transforming Tires into Environmental Art

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25

2025

Downtown

Frank Lloyd Wright's Southwestern Pennsy...

National Building Museum

Now - Oct 05, 2025

On view at the National Building Museum through October 5, 2025.

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25

2025

National Mall

Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

Now - Apr 25, 2026

Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

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25

2025

Downtown

Free Community Day and Makers' Market

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Now - May 23, 2027

Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum

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