Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2026
Southwest & The Wharf
Museum of the Bible
Now - Sep 07, 2026
The Oldest Copies of the Bible Are Coming to Washington, DC
National Mall
Now - Aug 13, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
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.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
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
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Dec 31, 2026
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
