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Things to do in Washington this weekWednesday 14 October

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DC Monuments by Moonlight

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Want to see some of the best views in DC? Many of those can only be seen in the evening! We’ll see the big 3 monuments in the evening - Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korea - as w

Happening now in Washington

Visiting Washington?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Washington

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

Food: where locals eat

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Local favourites in Washington

Going out

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Bars, live music and nights out

Walking tours

Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

Tours & day trips

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Booked with the operator

Get outside

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Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Washington

Date night

Dinner, drinks and a show

Comedy, theatre & film

Day trips from Washington

Washington: what's on, answered

What's on in Washington this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 17 events listed in Washington, including Eastern Market Outdoor Market, The Big Build and Washington Spirit vs. Gotham FC. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Washington?

Yes: 2 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk) and 7 free events this week.

What tours can I do in Washington?

There are 10 tours and day trips to book, including Arlington National Cemetery and George Washington's Mount Vernon and 1 self-guided walking tour you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Washington?

Local favourites include Ben's Chili Bowl, Union Market, Old Ebbitt Grill and Rose's Luxury, and for a drink, Jack Rose Dining Saloon and 9:30 Club.

Where can I go hiking near Washington?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Washington include National Mall and Memorials Walk, Mount Vernon Trail and Rock Creek Park Hikes.

How is this page put together?

It covers 14–21 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Washington, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.