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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

19

2024

National Mall

NMAAHC Kids Connect: Joyous Kwanzaa!

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Dec 19, 2024

Designed for children ages 3-8

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Dec

20

2024

Maryland

Virtual Creative Writing Workshops

Now - Jun 19, 2025

Virtual Creative Writing Workshops on Thursdays

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Dec

20

2024

National Mall

Preservation Station: Exploring the Fami...

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Dec 20, 2024

Learn how to preserve your family treasures so they are available for generations to come

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Dec

31

2024

National Mall

Community Day: Watching and Waiting for ...

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Dec 31, 2024

There will be an art-making activity for all ages

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Jan

11

2025

Maryland

Sensory-Friendly Concert Hall Tours

Strathmore

Jan 11, 2025 - May 17, 2025

Sensory-Friendly Concert Hall Tours at Strathmore

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Mar

09

2025

National Mall

Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary...

National Gallery of Art

Mar 09, 2025 - Jul 06, 2025

Art for Social Justice Across Borders

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Mar

15

2025

Mount Vernon Square

2025 St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Seri...

Mar 15, 2025

Rock ‘n’ Roll in the Nation’s Capital

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May

03

2025

National Mall

The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show

National Air and Space Museum

May 03, 2025 - May 02, 2026

Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show

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