Free events and happenings going on now in the nation's capital.
Our end-of-the-week picks for July 24-26, 2026
Check out this week's exciting lineup of events
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Oct
2026
Petworth
Merry Pin
Oct 10, 2026
Join us at the DC Pickle Bash, where we celebrate all things pickle in a vibrant festival that brings together pickle enthusiasts.
Southwest & The Wharf
Museum of the Bible
Oct 11, 2026
Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik, “The July 4th Committee and the Biblical Seal of the United States”
Georgetown
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
Oct 13, 2026
Rediscover the Revolutionary War by exploring the seismic impact it had across the globe.
National Mall
Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumman Planetarium
Oct 17, 2026
A guided tour of the stars.
National Air and Space Museum
Oct 29, 2026
Hear NASA and international astronauts discuss their experiences on the International Space Station.
Nov
Nov 01, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
Follow Big Bird and Elmo on a journey of the night sky
Nov 06, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026
Sun-gaze through our filtered telescope.
