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Free Things to Do: Events, Festivals & More in Washington, DC

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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...


Sep

05

2025

National Mall

Sungazing

National Air and Space Museum

Sep 05, 2025 - Dec 27, 2025

Observe the sun safely, using a filtered telescope

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Sep

05

2025

Georgetown

Friday Night Live Music

Pinstripes

Now - Aug 27, 2027

Enjoy Live Music Every Friday Night at Pinstripes Georgetown

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Sep

06

2025

Capitol Hill

DMV Farmers/Flea Market at the Festival ...

RFK Memorial Stadium

Sep 06, 2025 - Sep 13, 2025

DMV Farmers/Flea Market

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Sep

06

2025

Mount Vernon Square

FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Market

Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District

Now - Dec 20, 2025

Weekly outdoor farmers market selling fresh & local produce, prepared foods, eggs, coffee, and other goods in the heart of Washington, DC.

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Sep

06

2025

National Mall

First Saturdays

National Gallery of Art

Sep 06, 2025 - Nov 01, 2025

Take advantage of these special activities on the first Saturday of every month

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Sep

06

2025

National Mall

The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show

Sep 06, 2025

Get to know the night sky

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Sep

06

2025

National Mall

The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show

National Air and Space Museum

Sep 06, 2025

Get to know the night sky

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Sep

06

2025

National Mall

Marquis de Lafayette 268th Birthday Comm...

The National WWI Memorial

Sep 06, 2025

September 6, 2025 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. National WW1 Memorial

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