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May 27 | 11AM - 1PM

DowntownDC Summer Kick-Off

Live music, ice cream, lawn games, and giveaways—Franklin Park is turning up the summer vibes.

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May, 2026

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6:00 pm - In a Sentimental Mood: Live Jazz & Yoga 2026 Smithsonian Craft Show 44: The Musical Filmfest DC 2026 FRESHFARM by the White House 🌸 Putt Me in Bloom 🌸 Cherry Blossom Daruma Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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6:00 pm - Slow Food DC 2026 Snail of Approval Awards 7:30 pm - Dramathon 2026 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House 🌸 Cherry Blossom Daruma Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Book of Mormon 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House 🌸 Cherry Blossom Daruma Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Book of Mormon 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House 🌸 Cherry Blossom Daruma Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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9:00 pm - Cirque Noir: Art In Action After Party The Book of Mormon 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House 🌸 Cherry Blossom Daruma Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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2:00 pm - World Language Festival The Book of Mormon 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House 🌸 Cherry Blossom Daruma Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Book of Mormon 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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9:00 am - Race for Hope DC The Book of Mormon 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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8:30 am - State of Downtown Forum 2026 6:00 pm - After Sunset: JAHM Out After Hours AI+ Expo 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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Cinderella 6:00 pm - 4th Annual Gala for Foster Care 5:30 pm - Photo Tour: Capturing DC in Bloom on iPhone AI+ Expo 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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3:00 pm - Mommy & Me: A Mother’s Day Pet Photo Event 5:30 pm - Create a Cherry Blossom Photo Collage on iPad Workshop Cinderella AI+ Expo 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox 🌸 Illusions in Bloom 🌸 Pink Lanterns at CityCenter DC The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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Cinderella 44: The Musical FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox The Pigeon Comes to Washington, DC! A Mo Willems Exhibit Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Great Gatsby 5:30 pm - Power Grab: AI’s Biggest Bet or America’s Biggest Bill? FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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7:00 am - Bike To Work Day 2026 9:00 pm - AAPI Anthologies: Folklore The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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11:00 am - 2026 Fiesta Asia Street Fair The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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1:00 pm - Blacklisted Summer Film Screening: Gentleman’s Agreement 3:00 pm - DC Concert Orchestra Concert – Portraits in Time The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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12:00 pm - Brunch with Pride at Dirty Habit DC The Great Gatsby FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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11:00 am - DowntownDC Summer Kick-Off FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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Medium, Material, Method FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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Capital Rare Book Fair Medium, Material, Method FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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Capital Rare Book Fair Medium, Material, Method FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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Capital Rare Book Fair Medium, Material, Method FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet A Taste of Downtown DC: Celebrity Chef Culinary Tour
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Medium, Material, Method FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet
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Medium, Material, Method FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet
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Lunchtime in the Park Medium, Material, Method FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet
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6:30 pm - Hot Mess Medium, Material, Method FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet
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Medium, Material, Method FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet
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Medium, Material, Method FRESHFARM by the White House Trivia Thursday Nights at Matchbox Live Music Wednesdays at Matchbox Drunk Romeo & Juliet