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Things to Do This Month

Check out an exciting list of exhibits, concerts, theater and more a...

Events Calendar

Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happen...

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Nov. 28-30, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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


Nov

30

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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Nov

30

2025

Downtown

Free Community Day

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025

Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum

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Nov

30

2025

National Mall

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adve...

National Air and Space Museum

Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025

Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the ni

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Nov

30

2025

Winter Market

Wunder Garten

Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025

Winter wonderland vibes are in full swing!

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Dec

01

2025

Virginia

Historic Blenheim - Tours & History ...

Visit Fairfax City

Dec 01, 2025 - Nov 29, 2027

Blenheim and the Civil War Interpretive Center

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Dec

01

2025

Downtown

Willard Nightly Caroling

Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.

Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025

A time-honored tradition for over 20 years, Willard's holiday caroling program features highly accomplished vocal and choral ensembles

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Dec

02

2025

Trivia at Wundegarten

Wunder Garten

Dec 01, 2025 - Dec 28, 2026

Monday Night Trivia at Wundegarten

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Dec

02

2025

Virginia

Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Dec 02, 2025

Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern

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