Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
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2026
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
Union Market District
Now - Oct 08, 2027
Union Market District Art Walks
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
Capitol Hill
National Air and Space Museum
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
National Archives Museum
Now - Aug 10, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
