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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 18-20, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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


Jul

18

2025

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Pinstripes

Now - Jul 16, 2027

Enjoy Live Music Every Friday Night at Pinstripes Georgetown

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Jul

19

2025

Mount Vernon Square

FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market

Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District

Jul 19, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025

Weekly outdoor farmers market selling fresh & local produce, prepared foods, eggs, coffee, and other goods in the heart of Washington, DC.

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Jul

19

2025

Virginia

Tiny Troops Story Time

National Museum of the United States Army

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 29, 2025

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

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Jul

19

2025

National Mall

The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show

National Air and Space Museum

Jul 19, 2025

Get to know the night sky

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Jul

19

2025

Maryland

Tanger x Crocs: Back to School Stop

Tanger National Harbor

Jul 19, 2025 - Jul 20, 2025

Back to School Stop Experience

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Jul

20

2025

Downtown

Free Community Day and Makers' Market

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Jul 20, 2025 - Jul 18, 2027

Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum

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Jul

20

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

22

2025

Downtown

Freshfarm CityCenterDC Farmers Market

CityCenterDC

Jul 22, 2025 - Oct 28, 2025

Lunchtime Market in Downtown DC

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