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Brand-new exhibits, exhilarating outdoor activities, unique festivals & more only-in-DC experiences

You can find amazing events all year long in Washington, DC. Explore everything that’s going on: events happening right now, annual happenings, holiday celebrations, groundbreaking museum exhibits, touring concerts and so much more.

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Dec

31

2025

Dupont Circle

An Irish Carol

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Jan

02

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

The Outwin 2025: American Portraiture Today

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Jan

02

2026

Downtown

Experience Art Ave

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Jan

02

2026

Virginia

Fiddler on the Roof

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Jan

02

2026

Anacostia

Rik Freeman: Wade in the Waters

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Jan

02

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Dead Sea Scrolls

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Jan

02

2026

Capitol Hill

Contemporary Art at the Folger

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Jan

02

2026

Southwest & The Wharf

Chez Joey

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Jan

02

2026

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Guys and Dolls

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Jan

02

2026

Downtown

The American Story

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Jan

04

2026

Downtown

Free Community Day

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Jan

05

2026

Downtown

Baby Jam

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Jan

05

2026

Georgetown

River Club Happy Hour

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Jan

09

2026

Downtown

Chris Redd

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Jan

15

2026

Upper Northwest

Time by Luxmuralis

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Jan

23

2026

Mount Vernon Square

2026 Washington DC Auto Show

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The Anthem
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Winter Skate Spectacular at the National Building Museum
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Holiday-Themed Theater Performances & Shows in Washington, DC, 2025

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Downtown Holiday Market
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Monumental Sports & Entertainment
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Marvel at holiday lights decorating historic homes, ice skate in front of iconic landmarks, warm up with festive drinks and wander winter markets.

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Ring in 2026 with unparalleled theater and performing arts, thrilling sports, holiday celebrations and more.

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Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

In Washington, DC, we’re no stranger to parties. Come celebrate the United States Semiquincentennial with special events throughout our museums, attractions, restaurants and hotels.

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Jan

01

2026

Georgetown
Cakes by CUT

Jan

01

2026

Downtown
Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam, 1600–1750

Jan

01

2026

Downtown
Tawny Chatmon

Jan

01

2026

National Mall
Season’s Greenings: Dino-mite!

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