Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2026
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2026
“In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness”
Georgetown
DC by Foot
Now - Oct 30, 2027
Stroll Through Time on the Historic Georgetown Walking Tour
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens on this family-friendly tour!
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Shakespeare and the American Story
Downtown
National Archives Museum
Now - Aug 15, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
DC Design Tours
Explore the White House neighborhood and discover how architecture, politics, and urban design transformed Murder Bay into America’s Main Street.
Now - Sep 02, 2027
Honor, History, and Heroes: Explore Arlington National Cemetery on Foot
