Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2026
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Now - Aug 30, 2026
The incomparable Nova Y. Payton (The Color Purple, Ain’t Misbehavin’) puts her dynamic spin on Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits.
Downtown
DC Design Tours
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Explore the White House neighborhood and discover how architecture, politics, and urban design transformed Murder Bay into America’s Main Street.
Georgetown
Adventures Unbound - Capital Collection
Now - Sep 30, 2026
Discover DC’s Iconic Monuments from the Potomac on a Guided Kayak Tour
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
Union Market District
Now - Oct 08, 2027
Union Market District Art Walks
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
