Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2026
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 27, 2026
VR: Flight of the Mantas
Now - Aug 15, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
Downtown
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
National Children's Museum
Now - Sep 10, 2026
The world's most playful primate is swinging into National Children's Museum!
Foggy Bottom
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Celebrating American Talent: Free Performances from Every Corner of the Nation
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Now - Jun 30, 2028
Tour The Missing Soldiers Office
