Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2026
Downtown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
Rorschach Theatre
Now - Sep 30, 2026
Uncover the Nation's Story: An Immersive Journey with Rorschach Theatre
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
Capitol Hill
National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
DC Design Tours
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Explore the White House neighborhood and discover how architecture, politics, and urban design transformed Murder Bay into America’s Main Street.
