Greater Washington DC Area, DC Calendar of Events
Take advantage of our up to date calendar of events to check out what will be happening in the Greater Washington DC Area during your visit to the capitol city.
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July 2009
- Saturday, July 19 - Monday, July 20
DC Big Flea Market at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA
Browse and peruse more than 1,100 booths spread across two buildings of the Dulles Expo Center as you explore the DC Big Flea Market!
- Saturday, July 4 - Saturday, July 4
Red, White, and Blue Celebration at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens in Mount Vernon, VA
Celebrate Independence day with a variety of fun events and activities at the plantation home of George and Martha Washington.
- Saturday, July 4 - Saturday, July 4
Red, White, and Blue Celebration at Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens in Mount Vernon, VA
Celebrate Independence day with a variety of fun events and activities at the plantation home of George and Martha Washington.
- Saturday, July 4 - Saturday, July 4
Fourth of July, Independence Day Celebration at the Capitol in Washington, DC
Celebrate our nation's Independence Day at the nation's capital with fireworks, a parade, concerts, and more.
- Thursday, July 9 - Thursday, July 9
Grand Illumination at Governor's Palace, near Washington, DC
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- Friday, July 10 - Friday, July 10
Ladybug Release at The Smithsonian's National Museum for the American Indian in Washington, DC
Experience the mass release of native ladybugs at National Museum for the American Indian.
August 2009
- Friday, August 14 - Saturday, August 22
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair at the Fairgrounds & Agricultural Center in Gaithersburg, MD
The annual Montogomery County Agricultural Fair is one of the largest county fairs in the Washington, DC area that pays special attention the youths of the region!
- Thursday, August 20 - Thursday, August 20
Brew at the Zoo at The National Zoo in Washington, DC
Every year, the National Zoo in Washington, DC holds a beer-tasting benefit event that raises money to support the zoo and its educational programs.
- Saturday, August 29 - Sunday, August 30
Maryland Renaissance Festival in Annapolis, MD
Welcome, m' lords and ladies, to the 16th century English village of Revel Grove at the Maryland Renaissance Festival.
September 2009
- Saturday, September 27 - Monday, September 28
Annual Virginia Wine Festival in Leesburg, VA
At the Virginia Wine Festival, guests can taste the best Virginia wines and enjoy live entertainment, educational demonstrations, and a fabulous outdoor arts & crafts show.
- Saturday, September 5 - Monday, September 7
Maryland Renaissance Festival in Annapolis, MD
Welcome, m' lords and ladies, to the 16th century English village of Revel Grove at the Maryland Renaissance Festival.
- Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, September 13
Maryland Renaissance Festival in Annapolis, MD
Welcome, m' lords and ladies, to the 16th century English village of Revel Grove at the Maryland Renaissance Festival.
- Saturday, September 19 - Sunday, September 20
18th Century Craft Fair at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate in Alexandria, VA
Step back in time at the home of the Father of our Country with this 18th Century Craft Fair, which has been recognized as one of the top 100 events in America.
- Saturday, September 26 - Saturday, September 26
National Public Lands Day at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC
Enjoy a guided hike rated easy among peaceful streams, roaring water falls, botanical wonders and wild animals in the beautiful Harpers Ferry National Historic Park.
October 2009
- Thursday, October 1 - Saturday, October 31
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month at National Museum of Health and Medicine in Washington, DC
The National Museum for Health and Medicine in Washington, DC, is not just devoted to past practices and historical instruments, but also very aware of current health issues affecting the populace.
- Saturday, October 3 - Monday, October 5
Fall Wine Festival at Mount Vernon Estate in Alexandria, VA
The best in wine tasting festivals, blues concerts and history blend together for one weekend at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate.
- Saturday, October 3 - Saturday, October 3
Mr. Lincoln Returns to Harpers Ferry at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC
A walk down history into Abraham Lincoln's life & times Every 1 and 3 pm in this historic national park, watch Jim Getty play Abraham Lincoln.
- Monday, October 12 - Monday, October 12
Columbus Day in Washington DC
A national wreath laying ceremony will take place at the Columbus Statue and Monument.
- Tuesday, October 13 - Tuesday, October 13
Navy Anniversary Concert at Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall in Washington, DC
To truly enjoy yourself in our nation's capital, you need to see and hear everything that the city has to offer with one of those things being the Navy Anniversary Concert at the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Constitution Hall located at 1776 D Street NW in Washington, DC.
- Tuesday, October 20 - Sunday, October 25
Washington International Horse Show at the MCI Center in Washington, DC
Equestrian and horse enthusiasts and novices alike will converge at the MCI Center in downtown Washington, D.
- Thursday, October 22 - Sunday, October 25
Boo at the Zoo at The National Zoo in Washington, DC
The National Zoo in Washington, D.
- Saturday, October 31 - Saturday, October 31
Halloween Festival at Dulles Town Center in Dulles, VA
Every October, the Dulles Town Center shopping mall just outside of Washington, DC holds its annual Halloween Festival.
November 2009
- Friday, November 6 - Friday, November 6
Punkin' Chuckin' Contest near Washington, DC
Celebrate the fall season with some down home grandeur known as "Punkin' Chuckin" located in Southern Delaware right outside Washington DC.
- Saturday, November 7 - Saturday, November 7
Punkin' Chuckin' Contest near Washington, DC
Celebrate the fall season with some down home grandeur known as "Punkin' Chuckin" located in Southern Delaware right outside Washington DC.
- Saturday, November 7 - Sunday, November 8
Luxury or Necessity at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC
Victorian Foods: a preserved slice of history
If a visitor were to go back in time to mid-nineteenth century, guess what would be the first to catch the imagination.
- Sunday, November 8 - Sunday, November 8
Punkin' Chuckin' Contest near Washington, DC
Celebrate the fall season with some down home grandeur known as "Punkin' Chuckin" located in Southern Delaware right outside Washington DC.
- Monday, November 9 - Monday, November 9
Veterans Day at Hillwood at Hillwood Museum & Gardens in Washington, DC
This event is a great way for people to pay respect to those who have fallen in the line of duty.
- Wednesday, November 11 - Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day at Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Mount Vernon, VA
Mount Vernon will honor Veterans Day with a patriotic concert, wreath-laying ceremony, and free admission for activity duty or retired military personnel.
- Wednesday, November 11 - Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day Observance at The Wall at Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington, DC
An area filled with history and steeped in rich tradition, surrounded by monuments and museums, and endless attractions to visit, consider Washington, D.
- Wednesday, November 11 - Wednesday, November 11
Veterans Day at Governor's Palace, near Washington, DC
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- Wednesday, November 11 - Wednesday, November 11
Armistice Day at Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, DC
What better way to celebrate the anniversary of Armistice Day then by visiting one of the nation's most unique locations in the Woodrow Wilson House located at 2340 S St in Washington, DC 20008.
- Friday, November 27 - Sunday, November 29
Historic Mount Vernon by Candlelight in Alexandria, VA
Learn how the first First Family of the United States entertained during the holidays with this unique Christmas tour by Gray Line.
On-Going November Events:
- Friday, November 27 - Sunday, January 3
Colonial Williamsburg's Holiday season at Governor's Palace, near Washington, DC
This year, spend the holidays with your family in a unique way by visiting Colonial Williamsburg's Holiday Holiday Season at the Governor's Palace, which is located close to Washington, DC.
December 2009
- Thursday, December 3 - Saturday, December 5
Annual Campagna Center's Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend at Old Town Alexandria near Washington, DC
The Scottish Christmas Walk Weekend is when hundreds of Scottish clansmen walk the streets and parade with their bagpipes throughout the city of Old Town Alexandria.
- Friday, December 4 - Sunday, December 6
Historic Mount Vernon by Candlelight in Alexandria, VA
Learn how the first First Family of the United States entertained during the holidays with this unique Christmas tour by Gray Line.
- Saturday, December 5 - Saturday, December 5
Memorial Illumination at Antietam National Battlefield at Sharpsburg, MD
Visit Antietam National Battlefield during its most somber yet beautiful event with the Memorial Illumination drive-through experience.
- Saturday, December 5 - Sunday, December 6
Luxury or Necessity at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park in Washington, DC
Victorian Foods: a preserved slice of history
If a visitor were to go back in time to mid-nineteenth century, guess what would be the first to catch the imagination.
- Monday, December 7 - Wednesday, December 9
NMAI HOLIDAY ART MARKET at The Smithsonian's National Museum for the American Indian in Washington, DC
Traditional Art Treasures you can take home
The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian is a museum dedicated to the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of the native peoples — and it takes pride in helping all of us get closer to the native cultures.
- Friday, December 11 - Sunday, December 13
Historic Mount Vernon by Candlelight in Alexandria, VA
Learn how the first First Family of the United States entertained during the holidays with this unique Christmas tour by Gray Line.
- Thursday, December 24 - Friday, December 25
Christmas in Washington, DC
Light up your holidays in Washington, DC, with a wide range of Christmas events and activities.
- Monday, December 28 - Monday, December 28
Wreath Laying Ceremony at Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, DC
Every year on December 28, our 28th president, Woodrow Wilson, is remembered on his birthday with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Woodrow Wilson House museum in Washington, DC.
- Thursday, December 31 - Thursday, December 31
First Night Alexandria at Old Town Alexandria near Washington, DC
Alexandria is well known as a cultural hub of Virginia.
On-Going December Events:
- Tuesday, November 11 - Thursday, December 31
Guided Tours of Frederick Douglass Home and National Historic Site in Washington, DC
The Guided Tours of Frederick Douglass Home is a good way for people to gain insight into the history and culture of the United States.
- Tuesday, November 11 - Thursday, December 31
Black Gold Exhibition at the National Museum of African Art
Great, moving artwork is what you will see when attending the Black Gold Exhibition at the National Museum of African Art located in Washington, DC.
- Thursday, December 31 - Friday, January 1
New Year's Eve in Washington, DC
New Year's Eve offers a large array of events and activities to choose from, whether it's a First Night celebration or a popular sports bar and grill.
January 2010
On-Going January Events:
- Friday, November 27 - Sunday, January 3
Colonial Williamsburg's Holiday season at Governor's Palace, near Washington, DC
This year, spend the holidays with your family in a unique way by visiting Colonial Williamsburg's Holiday Holiday Season at the Governor's Palace, which is located close to Washington, DC.
- Thursday, December 31 - Friday, January 1
New Year's Eve in Washington, DC
New Year's Eve offers a large array of events and activities to choose from, whether it's a First Night celebration or a popular sports bar and grill.
February 2010
- Friday, February 5 - Sunday, February 7
Greater Washington Golf Show at the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA
It may too cold outside to hit the links, but the hot new products and activities inside the Greater Washington Golf Show at the Dulles Expo Center are enough to keep every golfer warm!
- Sunday, February 14 - Sunday, February 14
Valentine's Day in Washington D.C
There are many romantic things to do in the DC area for you and your sweetie, including romantic activities and luxurious hotels to bathe your special someone in diamonds and pearls.
- Sunday, February 14 - Sunday, February 14
Chinese New Year Spectacular in Washington, DC
The Chinese New Year Spectacular, hosted by the New Tang Dynasty Television, is a great way to experience the Chinese culture.
May 2010
- Monday, May 31 - Monday, May 31
National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, DC
The National Memorial Day Concert is put on by PBS and will be broadcast around the nation, but it's always better to be there in person.
- Monday, May 31 - Monday, May 31
National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC
Join the nation's capital in this long overdue salute to the veterans of the United States military with the National Memorial Day Parade along Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC.
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