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Smithsonian Folklife Festival

  • National Mall Washington, DC (map)

Each summer, the National Mall plays host to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, a massive, kid-friendly celebration of cultures across the globe. The 2018 edition takes place from June 27 – July 1 and July 4-8. This year's festival focuses on the cultures of Armenia and Catalonia, as well as a musical revival of the Sisterfire festivals that took place in DC in the 1980s. Read on to learn what activities and offerings await as you plan your excursion to this only-in-DC festival. (DC Guide)