Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Downtown
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
May 14, 2026
A DC Improv debut
May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Stand-up and crowd work
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
May 15, 2026 - May 16, 2026
Create a Stunning Seasonal Container at George Washington's Home
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
Visit Fairfax City
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
