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Film screenings & festivals in Washington this weekend and the next 7 days

Washington · Fri, Oct 16 – Thu, Oct 22 · 2 confirmed · 3 unconfirmed · times ET

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TodayOct 16

5:30 PM
Early for Halloween or extra early for Christmas: The Nightmare Before Christmas screening (Tim Burton)
Not confirmed yetFilmTysons Corner Center
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TomorrowOct 17

2:00 PM
Films: Maysles Films Inc.'s Salesman
FilmNational Gallery of ArtRegistration required.
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SundayOct 18

2:00 PM
Films: The National Gallery and its Artists: Portraits on Film
FilmNational Gallery of ArtRegistration required.
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MondayOct 19

3:30 PM
We <3 community: Join or Die screening (Community Week)
Not confirmed yetFilm
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ThursdayOct 22

TBD
Free Film Screening (Knives Out) at the REACH Justice Forum
Time not confirmedFilmThe REACH, Justice ForumFree film screening.
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Big events in Washington

Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Marine Corps Marathon
SportsArlington, VA and Washington, DC, from the Pentagon to the Marine Corps War Memorial51st Marine Corps Marathon
Official site
Mar 20 – Apr 11, 2027
National Cherry Blossom Festival
FestivalThe Tidal Basin and across Washington, DC, with events in nearby Maryland and VirginiaThe organiser says dates are subject to change
Official site
Expected Sat, May 1, 2027
Around the World Embassy Tour (Passport DC)
FestivalEmbassies across Washington, DC
Usually: The first Saturday of May, during Passport DC, which runs all month
Booking: No registration is needed
Official site
Sun, Jul 4, 2027
Fourth of July on the National Mall
Set by the calendarFestivalThe National Mall, with the National Independence Day Parade on Constitution Avenue NW
Usually: July 4: fireworks over the Mall at night; the organiser says the National Independence Day Parade returns in 2027
Official site
Sat, Aug 21, 2027
Library of Congress National Book Festival
FestivalWalter E. Washington Convention Center
Official site
Sun, Oct 10, 2027
Army Ten-Miler
SportsThe Pentagon, Arlington, VA43rd Army Ten-Miler
Booking: The 2026 race sold out; registration for 2027 is open
Official site
Date not listed yet
Capital Pride
FestivalWashington, DC
Usually: June, with the parade, festival and concert on one weekend
Official site
Date not listed yet
Mubadala DC Open tennis tournament
SportsRock Creek Park Tennis Center, Washington, DC
Usually: About a week from late July into early August
Official site
Date not listed yet
National Christmas Tree Lighting
SeasonalThe Ellipse in President's Park, south of the White House
Usually: A Thursday evening in late November or early December
Booking: Free tickets are given by an online lottery, which in recent years opened in late October
Official site
Date not listed yet
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
FestivalThe National Mall between 7th and 12th Streets
Usually: Late June into early July on the National Mall
Official site
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Nature near Washington

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal towpath
C&O Canal National Historical Park, from Georgetown upriverabout 1 mi away (straight line)
Usually: A flat towpath for walking and biking along the Potomac, starting in Georgetown
Official site
Cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin
Tidal Basin, National Mall, Washington, DCabout 2 mi away (straight line)
Usually: Peak bloom usually falls between the last week of March and the first week of April
The Park Service forecasts peak bloom only about ten days ahead
Official site
Theodore Roosevelt Island
about 2 mi away (straight line)
Usually: An island memorial with a swamp boardwalk that is good for birding
Official site
Rock Creek Park
about 4 mi away (straight line)
Usually: A wooded stream valley through the city, green in spring and colorful in fall
Official site
Great Falls Park
about 13 mi away (straight line)
Usually: The Potomac drops through a rocky gorge, worth seeing in every season
Busiest on fine weekend afternoons
Official site
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Harpers Ferry, WVabout 48 mi away (straight line)
Usually: A historic town where the Potomac meets the Shenandoah, with river views and fall color
Official site
Old Rag Mountain
Old Rag, Shenandoah National Park, VAabout 73 mi away (straight line)
Usually: A rock scramble to a summit with views all around
Booking: A day-use ticket is required from March 1 through November 30 and can be reserved up to 30 days ahead
Official site
Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive
Shenandoah National Park, VAabout 75 mi away (straight line)
Usually: Fall color along Skyline Drive; the park says the peak cannot be predicted
Booking: Campgrounds and lodges are usually fully booked on September and October weekends
Official site
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