Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
May 15, 2026 - May 16, 2026
Create a Stunning Seasonal Container at George Washington's Home
May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Indulge in Virginia's Finest Wines at Mount Vernon's Spring Wine Festival
National Mall
May 17, 2026
A National Moment of Reflection on the Mall
Fairfax City Tourism
Asian Festival on Main
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage
May 18, 2026
Get expert preservation insight as you help restore the historic buildings at President Lincolns Cottage!
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
May 19, 2026
The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading at the Folger
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Shakespeare Theatre Company
May 19, 2026 - Jun 21, 2026
Simon Godwin directs Wendell Pierce in Shakespeare's Towering Tragedy
Southwest & The Wharf
Museum of the Bible
with Aldo Cazzullo
