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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for March 20-22, 2026

Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

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Things to Do This Month

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15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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Events Calendar

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Apr

05

2026

Downtown

Free Community Day

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Apr 05, 2026 - Mar 05, 2028

Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum.

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Apr

05

2026

Downtown

Free Community Day

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Apr 05, 2026 - Mar 05, 2028

Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum.

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Apr

07

2026

Virginia

Old Town Main Street Market - First Sund...

Visit Fairfax City

Apr 07, 2026 - Dec 07, 2026

Old Town Main Street Market - First Sundays

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Apr

08

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Chasing Chi with James Gaylord

International Spy Museum

Apr 08, 2026

Chasing Chi with James Gaylord

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Apr

10

2026

National Mall

America's State Flowers: An America...

United States Botanic Garden

Apr 10, 2026 - Oct 01, 2026

America in Bloom: State & Territory Flowers on Display

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Apr

11

2026

National Mall

Dear America: Artists Explore the Americ...

National Gallery of Art

Apr 11, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026

Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience

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Apr

14

2026

Georgetown

Landmark Lecture: George Washington, Sla...

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

Apr 14, 2026

Explore how Americans have remembered George Washington's complex relationship with slavery.

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Apr

14

2026

Georgetown

Virtual Landmark Lecture: George Washing...

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

Apr 14, 2026

Explore how Americans have remembered George Washington's complex relationship with slavery.

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