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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Nov. 22-24

Things to Do This Month

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

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

You won’t want to miss these signature events and festivals – many...

Events Calendar

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


Dec

02

2024

Maryland

Work from Strathmore

Strathmore

Dec 02, 2024 - Jun 02, 2025

Enjoy lunchtime performances while working at Strathmore

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Dec

02

2024

Brookland

Nativities of the World Exhibition

Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America

Dec 02, 2024 - Jan 10, 2025

Experience 'Nativities of the World' at the Franciscan Monastery

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Dec

03

2024

Fairmont's 21st Annual Tree Lighting

Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown

Dec 03, 2024

Annual Event with Santa Spreads Holiday Cheer, Collects Toys for Horton’s Kids

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Dec

04

2024

Virginia

Battle Brief: "The Battle of Brandy...

National Museum of the United States Army

Dec 03, 2024 - Dec 10, 2024

Learn more with John Maass

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Dec

04

2024

Virginia

History Talk with The "Problem of F...

National Museum of the United States Army

Dec 04, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024

The Wright Brothers and the U.S. Army

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Dec

05

2024

National Mall

NMAAHC Kids Connect: Joyous Kwanzaa!

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Dec 05, 2024

Designed for children ages 3-8

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Dec

05

2024

Downtown

Awakening the Spirit of America with Pau...

National Archives Museum

Dec 05, 2024

Join Paul M. Sparrow, the former director of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, in a conversation about his recent book, Awakening the Spirit of America.

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Dec

06

2024

Georgetown

Tour the City Tavern Building

City Tavern Preservation Foundation

Dec 06, 2024

Tour the City Tavern Building in Georgetown

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