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33 things to do in Washington, D.C.
Labor Day Concert
The outdoor music season ends with this wonderful concert near the U.S. Capitol
Kayaking, Paddling, and Canoeing on the Potomac
The District of Columbia offers great water sport activities
National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Welcome the holiday season with the U.S. President
Scream City Tours
There is no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than to visit a haunted house
Fall Foliage in and around Washington, D.C.
Witness fall colors enveloping everything from the National Mall to cozy neighborhoods of DC in October
Marine Corps Marathon
Run along the fastest of the U.S. military's servicemen and servicewomen
Washington 4th of July Parade, Fireworks & Events
There's no better place to celebrate the 4th of July than Washington, D.C.
Sailing and Cruising on the Potomac
Explore one of the greatest American river and see the landmarks of the US capital from the water
Halloween
One of America's favorite holidays is celebrated on a grand scale in Washington
Great Falls
See the Great Falls when they are especially great—full and roaring with the melted snowfall
St. Patrick's Day
A perfect occasion for a pub crawl or to see the fountain by the White House turned green
National Memorial Day Parade
One of the most patriotic holidays is undertaken with great scale in Washington
Cherry Blossoms
This grandiose celebration comes to the US capital with the arrival of spring
Washington D.C. Restaurant Week
Experience the best prices in the best restaurants
Washington Christmas Lights
The United States capital is especially festive during the holiday season
Washington Auto Show
One of the top auto shows in the US will leave you in awe with cutting-edge exhibits, displays of historic vehicles, and latest model cars
Washington International Horse Show
The premier metropolitan indoor horse show in the U.S.
National Cherry Blossom Festival
One of the largest spring celebrations in the U.S. capital
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
A free folk festival at the Mall showcases culture and arts from all over the world
Labor Day Weekend
Commemorate the longstanding weekend with amazing outdoor activities and free events in the nation's capital
New Year's Eve in Washington, D.C.
Attractions, restaurants and venues offer plenty of options to ring in the upcoming year in the nation's capital
Сhinese New Year
One of the most massive CNY parades takes place in the US capital
DC Black Food & Wine Festival
Experience the flavors of African-American food at this celebration of black-owned businesses