Week of Events
National Moth Week
National Moth Week is an annual, global event that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in mothing by sharing photos of moths they find for citizen science. Communities around the globe come together during National Moth Week to celebrate the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths. Join participants of all ages to contribute valuable data that ...
Lotus and Water Lily Festival
(DC) (NPS) (Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens) Each summer, the Lotus and Water Lily Festival invites visitors to experience the stunning blooms of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens while celebrating the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Anacostia River. This year, the festival embraces a special America 250th theme, highlighting stories that connect our shared national history with the beauty of ...
Sunday, July 19, 2026
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July 19, 2026 -Exhibit: America’s State Flowers
Exhibit: America’s State Flowers
(DC) (US Botanic Garden) In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the U.S. Botanic Garden will bloom with the flowers each U.S. state and territory has chosen as their official flower. Explore the display throughout the Garden that will showcase the state and territory flowers with living plants, artistic displays, botanical illustrations, and herbarium specimens. Associated educational programs will be offered throughout ...
Monday, July 20, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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July 21, 2026 -Hillwood Garden Tour: Summer Designs
Hillwood Garden Tour: Summer Designs
(DC) (Hillwood) Part of the magic of Hillwood is the constantly changing seasonal plant displays. Each season features new and exciting plants in unique combinations. Join Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture, to explore the summer displays and learn about the design process of creating this planting, including first-hand stories of practical gardening lessons. Tickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille ...
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
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Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Friday, July 24, 2026
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July 24, 2026 -Hillwood Garden Tour: Summer Designs
Hillwood Garden Tour: Summer Designs
(DC) (Hillwood) Part of the magic of Hillwood is the constantly changing seasonal plant displays. Each season features new and exciting plants in unique combinations. Join Jessica Bonilla, director of horticulture, to explore the summer displays and learn about the design process of creating this planting, including first-hand stories of practical gardening lessons. Tickets are distributed at the Ellen MacNeille ...
Saturday, July 25, 2026
No events on this day.