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The first week of July in the Washington, DC area is all about Independence Day fireworks and beating the heat.
Before we dive into our calendar for this month, check out these stories:
Here’s what to do this week in the Washington, DC area.
What to do in Washington DC
Pixar Putt: Through August 4, The Wharf, $30.50+
Nationals vs. Mets and Freedom Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 6:45 p.m., Nationals Park, $18+
Fourth of July at the National Archives: Thursday, July 4, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, National Archives, free
Takoma Park Parade: Thursday, July 4 starts at 10 a.m. at Carroll and Ethan Allen Avenues, free
Capitol Hill Community 4th of July Parade: Thursday, July 4, starts at 10 a.m. at Barracks Row, free
National Independence Day Parade: Thursday, July 4, 11:45 a.m., Constitution Avenue NW between 7th and 17th Streets, Free
Family activities on the National Mall: Thu. July 4, 1-8 p.m., Sylvan Theater at the Washington Monument, free
Palisades Parade and Picnic: Thursday, July 4, Parade at 11am, Picnic at noon, Palisades Park in Northwest DC, Free
Capital Jewish Museum Family Day: Summer Fest: Thursday, July 4, 9:30am – 1pm, 575 3rd Street, NW, DC, Free
Nationals vs. Mets: Thursday, July 4, 11:05 a.m., Nationals Park, $18+
4th of July Cookout and Go-Go Day Party: Thursday, July 4, 12pm to 9pm, Northeast DC Metro Bar, Free Admission
Generator’s Banging 4th of July Pool Party: Thursday, July 4th, 12pm-8pm, Generator Hotel in Northwest DC, $25 plus fees
4th of July Day Party: Thursday, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Decades in Northwest DC, free admission before 5:30 PM
FYI: Open bar available with RSVP from 4pm – 5pm
Hotel Hive 4th of July Rooftop Party: Thursday, July 4, 5pm-10pm, 2224 F Street NW, Washington, DC, $74-$550
Nationals vs. Cardinals: Sat. and Sun., Nationals Park
NGA First Saturdays: Sat., National Gallery of Art, free
Saturday Sing Along: Live Band Karaoke: Sat., 7-9 p.m., The Wharf’s Transit Pier, free
National Museum for Women in the Arts Free Day: Sun, 10am to 5pm, free but tickets required
What to do in Maryland
Global Bites Fest: Through July 6, Rockville
Dino Safari Festival: July 4 – August 4, at Westfield Montgomery Mall, $20.88+
Shakespeare in the Parks: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
- Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Riverdale House Museum, free
- Fri, 7:30 p.m., Watkins Regional Park, Free
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville, free
What to do in Virginia
Fredericksburg Nationals vs. Delmarva Shorebirds with Post-Game Fireworks: Wednesday, July 3, 6:05 p.m., Virginia Credit Union Stadium in Fredericksburg, $10+
An American Celebration: Thursday, July 4, 9am-5pm, Mount Vernon, included in admission
Great Meadow Independence Day Celebration: Thursday, July 4, gates open at 5pm, fireworks at dusk, The Plains, Virginia, $52-$515
EU Sugar Bear: Sat., Workhouse Art Center in Lorton, free
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