Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Jul 31, 2026
Gunboat Philadelphia VR: “Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution!" Daily, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Dec 31, 2026
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Georgetown
DC by Foot
Now - Oct 30, 2027
Stroll Through Time on the Historic Georgetown Walking Tour
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get up close with our colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a private setting during this tour.
Downtown
National Archives Museum
Now - Jul 27, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
Adventures Unbound - Capital Collection
Now - Sep 30, 2026
Discover DC’s Iconic Monuments from the Potomac on a Guided Kayak Tour
