Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2026
Virginia
Wolf Trap
Aug 12, 2026
Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, & Spin Doctors
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Sixth & I
Bestselling author Caroline Chambers is a mom of four young boys and a Substack recipe developer who famously doesn’t feel like cooking—and she’s built a whole brand on that premise.
National Mall
Aug 12, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
Tidal Basin 5k Running Tour
Dupont Circle
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Aug 12, 2026 - Jun 30, 2027
Play Weekly Trivia at the Museum of Exploration
Woodley Park
Omni Shoreham Hotel
Aug 12, 2026 - Dec 30, 2026
The antidote to DC Stress...gentle yoga by candlelight
U Street
Bonne Vie Cafe & Bistro
Aug 12, 2026 - Aug 09, 2028
Enjoy a special selection of wines starting at $10, plus live music!
Southwest & The Wharf
The Wharf
Aug 12, 2026 - Sep 02, 2026
Sunset movies by the water, all summer long
Capitol Hill
United States Marine Big Band at the U.S. Capitol West Steps