Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Jul 04, 2026
Civic Season 2026
Now - Jul 31, 2026
Gunboat Philadelphia VR: “Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution!" Daily, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Southwest & The Wharf
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Now - Aug 09, 2026
Their Friendship. Their Story. Their Legacy.
Downtown
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
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.
