Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Dec 31, 2026
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
DC by Foot
Now - Oct 31, 2027
Journey Through Global Elegance on the Embassy Row Walking Tour
Now - May 21, 2028
Bond’s Entertainment Center Opens in Fairfax City
Now - Jun 08, 2026
“Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation” – Traveling Exhibition
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Now - Jun 21, 2026
Simon Godwin directs Wendell Pierce in Shakespeare's Towering Tragedy
Signature Theatre
Now - Jul 26, 2026
Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.
Downtown
DC Design Tours
Explore the White House neighborhood and discover how architecture, politics, and urban design transformed Murder Bay into America’s Main Street.
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
