Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Feb
2026
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
Foggy Bottom
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Celebrating American Talent: Free Performances from Every Corner of the Nation
Downtown
National Archives Museum
Now - Feb 22, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Southwest & The Wharf
International Spy Museum
Feb 24, 2026
From protecting President Lincoln to gathering intelligence for General McCllellan, the Pinkerton Agency gained an extraordinary reputation from their work during the Civil War. But who exactly was Pinkerton?
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
Maryland
Strathmore
Now - Feb 28, 2026
Browse the work of this year's Master Artist Program graduates.
Petworth
Merry Pin
Ornate DC: Architectural Earring Workshop
Virginia
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Feb 24, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026
Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern
