Washington DC Local Events

Many of Washington, DCs most exciting events take place at the Washington Convention Center. Located in the heart of Downtown Washington, DC, the monumental, 2.3 million sq. ft. Washington Convention Center is an essential meeting and event facility with 703,000 sq. ft. of prime exhibit space and 150,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space topped by an elegant ballroom for 3,000 people and views of the D.C. skyline.

Acclaimed for it award-winning architecture and design, the Washington Convention Center offers state-of-the-art event amenities in Washington DC, restaurants such as Wolfgang Puck's, and is home to the largest art collection of any convention center in the nation.

One of Washington, DC's most special events and cherished traditions, the Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates the gift of 3,000 flowering Japanese cherry trees to the people of Washington, DC in 1912. Enjoy the spirit of the spring and the fun festivities at this annual event in Washington, DC, which includes the spectacular Parade of the National Cherry Blossom Festival along Constitution Avenue, Japanese performing arts on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial, Japanese arts and crafts, dance, and cuisine. Visit

To learn more about the latest Washington, DC local events and find out the best activities in the DC area, contact our concierge desk. Our knowledgeable staff at The Hotel George can point you in the right to direction Washington, DC's best local events and make all the arrangements, from reservations to arranging tickets.