Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Apr
2026
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 Americas Main Street.
National Mall
DC by Foot
Now - Sep 02, 2027
Honor, History, and Heroes: Explore Arlington National Cemetery on Foot
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 - Apr 22, 2026
In honor of the 40th anniversary of Strathmores Afternoon Tea program, we invite artists to reflect on the tastes, scents, traditions, and emotions that surround tea and teatime.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Now - Apr 15, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
DAR Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
The Path to Independence
