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Things to Do This Month

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

Events Calendar

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

Things to Do This Weekend in Washington, DC

Our end-of-the-week picks for Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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


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31

2025

National Mall

Little Beasts: Art, Wonder, and the Natu...

National Gallery of Art

Now - Nov 02, 2025

Discover Earth's 'Little Beasts' Through Historic Art and Specimens

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Aug

31

2025

Downtown

Frank Lloyd Wright's Southwestern Pennsy...

National Building Museum

Now - Oct 05, 2025

On view at the National Building Museum through October 5, 2025.

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Aug

31

2025

National Mall

Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

National Gallery of Art

Now - Apr 25, 2026

Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne

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Aug

31

2025

National Mall

American Landscapes in Watercolor from t...

National Gallery of Art

Now - Feb 01, 2026

American Landscapes in Watercolor from the Corcoran Collection

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Aug

31

2025

Downtown

Free Community Day and Makers' Market

National Museum of Women in the Arts

Now - Aug 29, 2027

Visit us on Community Day for free admission to the museum

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Aug

31

2025

National Mall

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

National Air and Space Museum

Now - Aug 31, 2025

Join Big Bird and Elmo as they explore the night sky

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Aug

31

2025

Ivy City

Labor Day Weekend: Drinks, Bites & FUN a...

Throw Social and Kick Axe Throwing

Now - Aug 31, 2025

Labor Day Weekend: Drinks, Bites & FUN @ Kick Axe DC!

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Aug

31

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

University of Miami vs Notre Dame Watch ...

Penn Social

Now - Aug 31, 2025

DC Chapter of the University of Miami Alumni Association Watch Party

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