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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

21

2025

National Mall

Photography and the Black Arts Movement,...

National Gallery of Art

Sep 21, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026

Capturing Black Empowerment: Photography's Role in the Black Arts Movement

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Sep

21

2025

National Mall

Photography and the Black Arts Movement,...

National Gallery of Art

Sep 21, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026

Celebrating the Black Arts Movement: Photography's Role in Empowering Identity and Culture

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Oct

02

2025

Virginia

“Part-Time Soldiers” with Dr. Andrew Cha...

National Museum of the United States Army

Oct 02, 2025

In this presentation, Andrew Chadwick will provide an overview of the research from his recent book, Part-Time Soldiers: Reserve Readiness Challenges in Modern Military History (2023)

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Oct

10

2025

National Mall

Air and Space After Hours

National Air and Space Museum

Oct 10, 2025

Discover innovation after hours at the National Air and Space Museum

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Oct

18

2025

National Mall

The Stars We Do Not See: Australian Indi...

National Gallery of Art

Oct 18, 2025 - Mar 01, 2026

Experience the Rich Diversity of Indigenous Australian Art: The Stars We Do Not See Exhibition

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Oct

21

2025

Virginia

Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern

National Museum of the Marine Corps

Oct 21, 2025

Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern

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Nov

27

2025

National Mall

Season’s Greenings: Dino-mite!

United States Botanic Garden

Nov 27, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026

Experience the Magic of 'Season’s Greenings' This Holiday Season

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Dec

06

2025

Logan Circle

Holiday Her-Story Market at Hotel Zena

Hotel Zena

Dec 06, 2025

Get your holiday shopping done at Hotel Zena’s Holiday Her-Story Market with female artisans, unique gifts, festive cocktails, and bites!

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