Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2026
Downtown
CityCenterDC
Oct 09, 2026 - Oct 30, 2026
Enjoy live jazz & cocktails in the Plaza every Friday in October from 5–8 PM
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Oct 09, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Taste unlimited samples from Virginia's finest wineries at Mount Vernon’s Fall Wine Festival.
National Aquarium
Oct 09, 2026 - Dec 24, 2027
Discover the Aquarium after dark in an unforgettable overnight adventure!
Fairfax City Tourism
Oct 09, 2026 - Dec 11, 2026
Behind the Scenes Tour - Wright Adventure Company
Logan Circle
Washington Improv Theater
Oct 09, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Say goodbye to the heat, the grind, and the headlines. Say hello to a night of laughter with the hilarious ensembles of WIT.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Penn Social
Oct 09, 2026 - Aug 20, 2027
Get Your Boots Scootin'! Firehouse Fridays Country Dancing Heats Up Penn Social! No boots required!
Capital Turnaround
Oct 09, 2026
The Rest Is Politics
Maryland
Hannibal Buress
