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Free things to do in Washington this weekend, updated every day from public event calendars.
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Free meetups, demo nights, hackathons and startup events in Washington.
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Free storytimes, family festivals and kid-friendly events in Washington.
Free professional mixers, community meetups and networking nights in Washington.
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FAQ
What is The District Dispatch?
The District Dispatch is a free weekly email newsletter covering free events, conferences and local businesses in Washington. It's part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co.
How much does it cost?
Nothing. The District Dispatch is free to read, and every event we feature is free or has a free option unless we label it otherwise.
When does it arrive?
Every Thursday morning, in time to plan your weekend.
Where do the events come from?
From public event calendars, venue and organizer feeds, libraries, parks departments and museums in Washington. We link to the original source on every event.