Dash through history during the area’s most unique 10K/5K, presented by Lockheed Martin on September 9, 2018. The race course, certified by USA Track & Field, takes runners up and down the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway and traces Washington’s footsteps through the historic grounds at Mount Vernon. Take a finisher photo with General Washington and […]
Washington DC Events
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Free Summer Performances for Families at The National Theatre
Saturday Morning at The National is a series of free programs that engage and inspire the young mind. We invite families to the theatre to play, laugh, learn, and discover through interactive performances, puppets, dance, and music. The programming is best suited for children 4 – 10 years, but siblings and friends of other ages […]
Mount Vernon Fireworks and Independence Day Events
George Washington’s Mount Vernon salutes our first commander-in-chief with two spectacular events! June 29 & 30: Evening Fireworks Enjoy an evening of family fun and fireworks choreographed to patriotic music on June 29-30. This special evening event, which includes musical performances and games, will take place 6 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. on June 29-30 only. […]
“Watching Oprah” Exhibition Opens at National Museum of African American History and Culture June 8, 2018
Exhibition Looks at How America Shaped Oprah and How She Shaped America “Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture,” opens June 8 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, and continues through June 2019. The exhibition will use the story of Winfrey and her 25-year daytime talk show as a […]
Washington Capitals Stanley Cup Victory Parade in Washington DC
On Tuesday, June 12, 2018, the Washington Capitals will celebrate winning the 2018 Stanley Cup Championship with a parade in downtown Washington, D.C. The parade will begin at 11 am at Constitution Avenue and 17th Streets NW and will proceed along Constitution Avenue to 7th Street NW where it will turn right and culminate in an ALLCAPS […]
Upcoming Shows at the Arena Stage
Dave In the Kreeger Theater | July 13 – August 19, 2018 Based on the Warner Bros. motion picture written by Gary Ross By special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, Doshudo Productions and Larger Than Life Book by Thomas Meehan and Nell Benjamin, Music by Tom Kitt and Lyrics by Nell Benjamin Directed by […]
Hamilton at Mount Vernon! May 26, 2018
Here Comes Hamilton to the General’s Home! May 26: New Hamilton-Related Items on View and Sing-Along Event George Washington’s Mount Vernon has caught Hamilton fever! Beginning Saturday, May 26, the Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center will display four new Washington-Hamilton objects in the space that will highlight the vital partnership and friendship between […]
Memorial Day Events in Washington DC
Memorial Day is a national holiday to honor the service of our military men and women, and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. In Washington, DC there are several wreath-laying ceremonies and other events in honor of these veterans. Wreath-Laying Ceremonies Arlington National Cemetery Wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns followed by a […]
National Museum of African American History and Culture Continues Walk-Up Wednesdays for the Month of May
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture will continue Walk-Up Wednesdays throughout the entire month of May 2018. Individuals who walk up without timed-entry passes may enter the museum on a first-come, first-served basis Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Walk-up entry is subject to building capacity. Individuals who already have advance […]
61st Annual Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour, Mother’s Day Weekend
The 2018 Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour features nine of the best homes and gardens on Capitol Hill in a walkable area close to Eastern Market and Capitol South metro stops. Refreshments and rest facilities will be available at the nearby American Legion Kenneth Nash Post. Tour hours: Saturday May 12, 4 – 7 […]