Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
Downtown
Downtown DC Business Improvement District
Now - Jul 25, 2026
Join the Girl Scouts of Nation's Capital at Franklin Park for six days of free fun, July 20-25, 2026.
The National Theatre
Now - Jul 26, 2026
Beetlejuice - The Musical
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Jul 31, 2026
Gunboat Philadelphia VR: “Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution!" Daily, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Dec 31, 2026
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Georgetown
DC by Foot
Now - Oct 30, 2027
Stroll Through Time on the Historic Georgetown Walking Tour
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get up close with our colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a private setting during this tour.
Southwest & The Wharf
Nautiste
Now - Oct 31, 2026
Nautiste specializes in your special moments on the waterways.
