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Things to Do This Month

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Events Calendar

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Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for April 4-6, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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


Apr

08

2025

Virginia

Battle Brief:"War on the Rio Grande...

National Museum of the United States Army

Apr 08, 2025

Learn more with John Maass

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Apr

08

2025

Mount Vernon Square

Movies in Milian

Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District

Apr 08, 2025 - Apr 22, 2025

Join the Mount Vernon Triangle CID for free outdoor movies in Milian Park!

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Apr

09

2025

Virginia

History Talk: The Revolutionary War Sold...

National Museum of the United States Army

Now - Apr 16, 2025

Over 200,000 Americans served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War

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Apr

09

2025

Maryland

20th Anniversary Class of Strathmore's A...

Strathmore

Apr 09, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025

Meet the Artists in Residence 2025: Workshops, Concerts & Creativity

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Apr

10

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Story Time at CJM!

Capital Jewish Museum

Apr 10, 2025

Hachnassat Orchim

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Apr

12

2025

Maryland

Bloom Community Events - Free Concerts

Strathmore

Apr 12, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025

Free concerts featuring local artists

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Apr

14

2025

Petworth

Spring Break at President Lincoln's Cott...

President Lincoln's Cottage

Apr 14, 2025 - Apr 18, 2025

A week of family fun at Lincoln's summer home

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Apr

14

2025

Virginia

Creative Salute: Free Veteran Watercolor...

National Museum of the United States Army

Apr 14, 2025 - Sep 19, 2025

The Army Historical Foundation is proud to host Free Veteran Watercolor Art Workshops

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