Summer 2025 in the nation’s capital is packed with free and family-friendly festivals featuring everything from jazz music to the wonders of barbecue.

Washington, DC is welcoming the world for WorldPride 2025, an extraordinary celebration of love, equality and unity going on now through June 8. Coinciding with 50 years of Pride in DC, this once-in-a-lifetime event has energized the city with joy, culture and unforgettable moments. Come be part of history as the nation’s capital becomes the global stage for LGBTQ+ pride.

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Once a month, Capitol Hill’s most beloved (and gloriously packed) used bookstore turns into a cozy literary soiree. On the evenings of second Saturdays, locals sip wine, nibble cheese, browse rare finds and score 10% off everything – sometimes there's even craft cocktails involved. It’s a low-key gem that feels like your smartest friend’s living room party.

DC is one of WalletHub’s top 3 summer travel destinations, and our dreamy bucket list, featuring everything from outdoor events to rooftop views, shows you why.

Discover the joy, wonder and unexpected delights of the Historic Triangle just a few hours away.

See one of the oldest Indigenous art forms in a first of its kind collaboration with Gucci.  

The Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle’s packed lineup of entertainment includes go-go stars, family-friendly events, a World Central Kitchen panel and more.

DC/DOX, a major international film festival, returns June 12-15 with 94 groundbreaking documentaries from 24 countries; all followed by talks with filmmakers.

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