Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Downtown
National Children's Museum
May 23, 2026 - Sep 10, 2026
The world's most playful primate is swinging into National Children's Museum!
Woodley Park
May 23, 2026 - Dec 26, 2026
Enjoy a whimsical Alice's Tea Party
Southwest & The Wharf
Salamander DC
May 23, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Embrace the season in full bloom with our exquisite Spring Afternoon Tea, set against the elegant backdrop of The Lounge
National Mall
DC Design Tours
May 23, 2026 - May 13, 2028
Hear the stories behind our best loved and little-known museums on the Mall!
Foggy Bottom
Arts Club of Washington
May 23, 2026
Reception with the Artists of the May Exhibition
Omni Shoreham Hotel
May 24, 2026 - Dec 27, 2026
Join a Sunday Brunch with Bubbles and Lawn Games
Sip & Paint DC
May 24, 2026
Enjoy a fun and memorable painting experience filled with creativity and laughter.
National World War I Memorial
May 25, 2026
Notes of Remembrance: Taps Across the National Mall
