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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 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

13

2025

Adams Morgan

Space Festival

Because Science

Sep 13, 2025

Celebrate with hands-on Space activities, fun for all ages!

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Sep

15

2025

Downtown

Joy Goddess with Author A’Lelia Bundles

National Archives Museum

Sep 15, 2025

Join author, journalist, and historian A’Lelia Bundles as she discusses her latest book, Joy Goddess

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Sep

19

2025

Shaw

Magic Mic 9/18: Right Proper Brewing

Sep 18, 2025

Experience an unforgettable evening of close-up magic with Charlie Ross and fellow master magicians.

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Sep

19

2025

Downtown

Spain and the Birth of American Democrac...

DAR Constitution Hall

Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 20, 2025

This free Symposium will occur September 19 and 20, 2025 at DAR Constitution Hall.

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Sep

19

2025

10th Annual Oktoberfest

Wunder Garten

Sep 19, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025

Get ready to raise your steins and dance the polka at the 10th Annual Oktoberfest at Wunder Garten - it's gonna be a party you won't forget!

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Sep

19

2025

Virginia

Creative Salute: Free Veteran Watercolor...

National Museum of the United States Army

Sep 19, 2025

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

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Sep

20

2025

National Mall

Artist Talk: Carla Williams in Conversat...

National Gallery of Art

Sep 20, 2025

Artist Talk: Carla Williams in Conversation with Deborah Willis

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Sep

20

2025

National Mall

The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show

National Air and Space Museum

Sep 20, 2025

Get to know the night sky

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