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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 April 25-27, 2025

15 Must-See DC Events & Festivals

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


May

03

2025

Georgetown

Weekend Weeders

Tudor Place Historic House & Garden

May 03, 2025

Like getting your hands dirty? Join the garden team for a morning of weeding fun.

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May

03

2025

National Mall

The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show

National Air and Space Museum

May 03, 2025 - May 02, 2026

Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show

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May

03

2025

National Mall

First Saturdays

National Gallery of Art

May 03, 2025 - Nov 01, 2025

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

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May

03

2025

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Derby Day

Hard Rock Cafe

May 03, 2025

Derby Watch Party

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May

03

2025

Ivy City

Kentucky Derby Day 2025 Cocktail Party

Throw Social and Kick Axe Throwing

May 03, 2025

Kentucky Derby Day 2025 Cocktail Party @ THRōW Social DC!

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May

04

2025

Ivy City

The DMV's Biggest Cinco de Mayo Weekend ...

Throw Social and Kick Axe Throwing

May 04, 2025

The DMV's Biggest Cinco de Mayo Weekend Party @ THRōW Social DC!

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May

05

2025

Maryland

Work from Strathmore

Strathmore

May 05, 2025 - Jun 02, 2025

Enjoy lunchtime performances while working at Strathmore

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May

05

2025

Downtown

Makers’ Market and Free Community Day

National Museum of Women in the Arts

May 05, 2025

Shop goods from women and gender-expansive vendors, makers, and artists - and enjoy a free day at the museum

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