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Washington National Cathedral
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Things to Do This Month

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Blues Alley in Georgetown
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Events Calendar

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Matt Rogers at 9:30 Club
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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Dec. 12-14, 2025

Crowds gather for a festival on Pennsylvania Avenue in DC.
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15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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

Dec

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2025

Anacostia

Rik Freeman: Wade in the Waters

The Phillips Collection

Now - Feb 19, 2026

Pioneering DC Artist Rik Freeman to Exhibits at Phillips@THEARC

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Dec

13

2025

Virginia

Fairfax City 9th Annual Holiday Market

Visit Fairfax City

Now - Dec 14, 2025

Fairfax City 9th Annual Holiday Market (Dec. 5-7, 12-14)

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Dec

13

2025

Capitol Hill

Folger Frost Fair

Folger Shakespeare Library

Now - Jan 04, 2026

Celebrate the season with a month-long winter festival at the Folger.

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Dec

13

2025

Downtown

The American Story

National Archives Museum

Now - Dec 12, 2027

An Immersive History Experience Like No Other

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Dec

13

2025

Mount Vernon Square

FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market

Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District

Dec 13, 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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Dec

13

2025

Virginia

Cookies, Crafts & Cocoa

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Dec 13, 2025

Holiday Treats for the Family at NMMC

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Dec

13

2025

National Mall

Wreaths Across America 2025

National World War I Memorial

Dec 13, 2025

National Wreaths Across America 2025 - Ceremony at the National WWI Memorial

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Dec

13

2025

Winter Market

Wunder Garten

Dec 13, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025

Winter wonderland vibes are in full swing!

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