Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Georgetown
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
May 10, 2026
Celebrate Mother's Day with Decadent Brunch & A Bloom Bar
Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown
Fairmont's Mother's Day Brunch in the Colonnade
Virginia
Signature Theatre
May 12, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Stephen Schwartzs (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
May 12, 2026
Explore the way that national commemorations help to clarify, crystalize and accelerate emergent trends in historical engagement.
May 13, 2026
Explore the art collection and learn about different kinds of art.
National Mall
National Museum of American History
May 14, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Penn Social
May 14, 2026
A night of real teenage cringe live on stage with Mortified DC.
