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Museum Walk Weekend 2026
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
Washington · Dupont Circle
Museum Walk Weekend 2026
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
Washington · Dupont Circle
Swedish Midsummer Celebration Returns to the National Mall
Fri, Jun 12, 6:00 PM
Washington · Sylvan Theater
Swedish Midsummer Celebration Returns to the National Mall
Fri, Jun 12, 6:00 PM
Washington · Sylvan Theater
Sam Gilliam Lecture Series: Coco Fusco
Mon, Jun 8, 6:30 PM
Washington · Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center
Sam Gilliam Lecture Series: Coco Fusco
Mon, Jun 8, 6:30 PM
Washington · Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center
2026 DREAM BIG Homeownership Fair
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
Washington · Martha's Table at The Commons
2026 DREAM BIG Homeownership Fair
Sat, Jun 6, 11:00 AM
Washington · Martha's Table at The Commons
Almost full
Spring Into Summer Artisan & Vendor Festival – Washington DC 2026
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00 AM
Washington · 1309 5th St NE
Almost full
Spring Into Summer Artisan & Vendor Festival – Washington DC 2026
Fri, Jun 12, 10:00 AM
Washington · 1309 5th St NE
Taste of Hawaii on the Hill
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00 PM
Washington · Hart Senate Office Building Room 216
Taste of Hawaii on the Hill
Wed, Jun 10, 4:00 PM
Washington · Hart Senate Office Building Room 216
Almost full
2026 District of Columbia Energy Action Summit — DAY ONE
Tomorrow at 9:00 AM
Washington · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Almost full
2026 District of Columbia Energy Action Summit — DAY ONE
Tomorrow at 9:00 AM
Washington · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Going fast
Special Screening and Reception: The President's Cake
Thu, Jun 4, 5:30 PM
Washington · Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art (Enter on Independence Ave.)
Going fast
Special Screening and Reception: The President's Cake
Thu, Jun 4, 5:30 PM
Washington · Meyer Auditorium, National Museum of Asian Art (Enter on Independence Ave.)
Global Running Day DC
Wed, Jun 3, 6:00 PM
Washington · Dacha Beer Garden (Navy Yard)
Global Running Day DC
Wed, Jun 3, 6:00 PM
Washington · Dacha Beer Garden (Navy Yard)
Going fast
J-Film | The Hidden Fortress
Thu, Jun 4, 6:30 PM
Washington · Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
Going fast
J-Film | The Hidden Fortress
Thu, Jun 4, 6:30 PM
Washington · Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan
Rip! Tear! Collage as Critique Opening Reception
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00 PM
Washington · Eye Street Gallery
Rip! Tear! Collage as Critique Opening Reception
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00 PM
Washington · Eye Street Gallery
Almost full
Cornhole Social with GCAAR & DCAR YPN
Thursday at 4:30 PM
Washington · Hi-Lawn
Almost full
Cornhole Social with GCAAR & DCAR YPN
Thursday at 4:30 PM
Washington · Hi-Lawn
The 10th Annual MTEC Membership Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 8:30 AM
Washington · Grand Hyatt Washington
The 10th Annual MTEC Membership Meeting
Tue, Jun 16, 8:30 AM
Washington · Grand Hyatt Washington
Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Washington | Online
Thu, Jun 4, 1:00 PM
Washington · Washington
Join Biggest Community | Investors Founders | Washington | Online
Thu, Jun 4, 1:00 PM
Washington · Washington
Almost full
Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Arlington · Summerall Field
Almost full
Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Arlington · Summerall Field
The DC Women and Girls Health & Wellness Chess Fair
Sun, Jun 14, 10:00 AM
Washington · Bryant Street Market
The DC Women and Girls Health & Wellness Chess Fair
Sun, Jun 14, 10:00 AM
Washington · Bryant Street Market
Almost full
Youth Sports Town Hall
Friday at 10:00 AM
Washington · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Almost full
Youth Sports Town Hall
Friday at 10:00 AM
Washington · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Going fast
Sundresses & Mimosas Brunch 10 Year Anniversary
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Washington · 1865 Steak Seafood & Cigars
Going fast
Sundresses & Mimosas Brunch 10 Year Anniversary
Sat, Jun 20, 11:00 AM
Washington · 1865 Steak Seafood & Cigars
Almost full
HUE EP Release Show
Friday at 8:00 PM
Washington · Go-Go Museum & Cafe
Almost full
HUE EP Release Show
Friday at 8:00 PM
Washington · Go-Go Museum & Cafe
Almost full
DMPED, DCHA & POAH Break Ground on Hillsdale Flats Phase I
Wed, Jun 3, 10:00 AM
Washington · 1200 Sumner Rd SE
Almost full
DMPED, DCHA & POAH Break Ground on Hillsdale Flats Phase I
Wed, Jun 3, 10:00 AM
Washington · 1200 Sumner Rd SE

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What are the best free events to attend?

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Museum Walk Weekend 2026

Swedish Midsummer Celebration Returns to the National Mall

Sam Gilliam Lecture Series: Coco Fusco

2026 DREAM BIG Homeownership Fair

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2026 District of Columbia Energy Action Summit — DAY ONE

Twilight Tattoo: U.S. Army Live Military Experience

Cornhole Social with GCAAR & DCAR YPN

Youth Sports Town Hall