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Downtown DC

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Things To Do

A whimsical illustration set against a green background that suggests grass and sky. A large, shiny, pink golf ball with dimples is centered in the image. Around it are three miniature mini-golf courses, outlined in red, each with its own flag. The courses are small, cartoonish depictions of putting greens with obstacles.
Now through July 12

PUTT in the Park

Putt your way through summer in style at CityCenterDC.

Swing By
June 12 - 14

Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Watch Party

Come out and cheer loud for the world’s games and city’s energy.

Join the Celebration
June 5 | 6PM - 8PM

First Fridays: Live Figure Drawing

Enjoy live drawing, music, refreshments, and pure creativity connections with the community.

Visit 11:Eleven Gallery
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June 6 | 11:30AM - 3PM

Pride Family Day

Create, explore, and celebrate Pride with the art experiences and family fun.

Make Pride Memories
Othello
June 7 | 2PM

Othello

See acclaimed actor Wendell Pierce lead a powerful staging of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy.

Experience Othello Live
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Explore the Area

Dining & Bars
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Summer Events
The street-level view of a MANGO clothing store in a red brick building. The storefront features large windows displaying mannequins dressed in apparel, flanking a central glass double-door entrance. The second floor has large, multi-paned windows, and the building's facade is framed by a couple of bare-limbed trees.

Shopping

Hotels
Downtown DC Arts, Culture, and Entertainment

Arts & Culture
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Plan Your Visit

Pride in Downtown DC
A sunny alleyway with outdoor dining tables, green chairs, and large patio umbrellas in Downtown DC.
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About the BID

Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of the most important cities in the world.

Here, locals and visitors find the most thrilling experiences of DC in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education, and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history—adding up to a bright future.

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