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Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Friends N' Fireworks

Hard Rock Cafe

Jul 04, 2025

Celebrate the 4th of July with Us!

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Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Pinstripes

Jul 04, 2025 - Jul 02, 2027

Enjoy Live Music Every Friday Night at Pinstripes Georgetown

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Ivy City

The DMV's BIGGEST 4th of July Weekend Pa...

Throw Social and Kick Axe Throwing

Jul 04, 2025 - Jul 06, 2025

Celebrate July 4th Weekend at THRōW Social DC: Fun, Food, and Festivities Await!

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Mount Vernon Square

FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market

Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District

Jul 05, 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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Virginia

Tiny Troops Story Time

National Museum of the United States Army

Jul 05, 2025 - Jul 29, 2025

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

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National Mall

First Saturdays

National Gallery of Art

Jul 05, 2025 - Nov 01, 2025

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National Mall

Observe the Sun

National Air and Space Museum

Jul 05, 2025

Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope, weather permitting.

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National Mall

Observe the Sun

National Air and Space Museum

Jul 05, 2025

Observe the Sun safely using a filtered telescope, weather permitting.

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Observe the Sun