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Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.

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Brand-new exhibits, exhilarating outdoor activities, unique festivals & so much more

You can find amazing events all year long in Washington, DC. Explore everything that’s going on, from annual festivals and holiday celebrations to new museum exhibits, concerts and so much more.

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Jan

02

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Bond In Motion Exhibition at the International Spy Museum

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Jan

02

2025

Capitol Hill

"Season's Greenings" Holiday Exhibit 2024

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Jan

02

2025

National Mall

Spirit & Strength: Modern Art from Haiti

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Jan

03

2025

Community Art Walks with Jason Bowers

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Jan

04

2025

Southwest & The Wharf

Weekend Brunch at Hen Quarter Prime

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Jan

04

2025

Dupont Circle

Dupont Circle & Embassy Row Architecture Tour

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Jan

05

2025

Downtown

USA Guided Tours’ Scandalous History Tour

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Jan

08

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Washington Wizards vs Houston Rockets

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Jan

09

2025

Shaw

Jazz Wednesday

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Jan

14

2025

Dupont Circle

Tasty Tuesdays with Spirits & Spice

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Jan

19

2025

H Street NE

Dissonance Dance Theatre: Black Kinesphere

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Jan

19

2025

Downtown

Tony Woods and Friends

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Jan

23

2025

Downtown

Dry January Party: Mocktails, Tastings, Good Vibes and Great Community

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Jan

24

2025

National Mall

Historically Speaking: The U.S. Mint’s American Quarter for Ida B. Wells

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Jan

25

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

GUAC

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Jan

30

2025

Petworth

Crafting Connection at President Lincoln's Cottage

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Feb

01

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Florencia Cuenca and Jaime Lozano's Broadway en Spanglish

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Feb

04

2025

Downtown

Washington Capitals: Heart Health Awareness

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Featured Events

Upcoming events that are worth your attention.

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Things to Do This Week in Washington, DC

Things to do the week of Dec. 30, 2024 – Jan. 2, 2025

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Jan. 3-5, 2025

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Things to Do This Month

Check out an exciting list of exhibits, concerts, theater and more all month long in the nation's capital.

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Theaters & Performance Spaces to See a Show in Washington, DC

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Things to Do This February 2025 in Washington, DC

February in the District promises romantic dining, top-tier comedy, ...

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Things to Do March 2025 in Washington, DC

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Monumental Sports & Entertainment
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5 Reasons to Attend a Washington Wizards Basketball Game

Capital One Arena plays host to the District's own Washington Wizard...

The Washington, DC Auto Show
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Reasons to Attend the Washington, DC Auto Show

The annual car showcase is back from Jan. 31 to Feb. 9, 2025.

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Reasons to Attend a Washington Capitals Hockey Game

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Things to Do This February 2025 in Washington, DC

February in the District promises romantic dining, top-tier comedy, fresh performing arts, thrilling sports, Chinese New Year festivities and opportunities to celebrate Black history and culture.

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The Best City to Visit in 2025

Washington, DC shines with can’t-miss events, new exhibits and praiseworthy performances throughout the upcoming year.

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Can't-Miss Spring Events, Exhibits, Festivals & Shows in Washington, DC

The nation's capital is filled with exciting experiences this spring.

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Jan

02

2025

Downtown
Faith and Freedom Tour

Jan

02

2025

Brookland
Nativities of the World Exhibition

Jan

02

2025

Dupont Circle
Breakfast Tour

Jan

02

2025

Capitol Hill
"Season's Greenings" Holiday Exhibit 2024

History & Re-enactments

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Your Washington, DC Winter Bucket List

Throughout the holiday season and beyond, DC has can’t-miss things t...

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