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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 July 11-13, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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


Jul

09

2025

Congress Heights

Majic Wednesdays

Jul 09, 2025 - Aug 13, 2025

Unforgettable Summer Vibes: Join Us for Majic Wednesdays in DC!

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Jul

09

2025

Downtown

Free Community Day with Extended Summer ...

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Jul 09, 2025

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

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Jul

09

2025

Downtown

Arlo's Living Room Gallery: Rose Jaffe E...

Arlo DC

Jul 09, 2025

Experience Art and Community: Join Us for Rose Jaffe's Solo Show at Arlo's Living Room Gallery

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Jul

09

2025

Maryland

Live from the Lawn Free Summer Outdoor C...

Strathmore

Jul 09, 2025 - Aug 20, 2025

Summer Serenades: Free Live Music for All Ages

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Jul

10

2025

National Mall

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

National Air and Space Museum

Now - Jul 31, 2025

Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky

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Jul

10

2025

Downtown

Faces of Civil War Nurses: A Photo Exhib...

Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum

Jul 10, 2025 - Aug 30, 2025

Faces of Civil War Nurses: A Photo Exhibit

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Jul

10

2025

National Mall

Story Time: Yellow Copter

National Air and Space Museum

Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 31, 2025

Learn how helicopters can aid in rescue missions, firefighting, and more!

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Jul

11

2025

National Mall

Daytime Solar Observing with the Nationa...

Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial

Jul 11, 2025 - Jan 03, 2026

Become an astronomer and observe the Sun safely with a filtered telescope

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