Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Feb
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Sixth & I
Now - Feb 11, 2026
Slate Political Gabfest – 20th Anniversary Live Taping
Georgetown
CUT DC
Indulge in a seasonal dessert this Valentine's Day, a breakable chocolate heart dome revealing a vanilla and strawberry gelee cake inside.
National Mall
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Tidal Basin 5k Running Tour
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Now - Feb 10, 2028
Unveiling the Lives of Enslaved People at Mount Vernon: A New Exhibition
Dupont Circle
The Phillips Collection
Now - Feb 15, 2026
Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States, Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection is a celebration and examination of the beauty and complexity of this nation’s history.
National Gallery of Art
Now - Apr 25, 2026
Back and Forth: Rozeal., Titian, Cezanne
Now - Mar 01, 2026
Experience the Rich Diversity of Indigenous Australian Art: The Stars We Do Not See Exhibition
Downtown
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Now - Mar 06, 2026
Tawny Chatmon: Sanctuaries of Truth, Dissolution of Lies
