Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Georgetown
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
Now - Dec 31, 2026
New caviar dishes and signature martinis take the center stage at CUT D.C.
Foggy Bottom
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrating American Talent: Free Performances from Every Corner of the Nation
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Join Our Dolphin Training Sessions!
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
The Kreeger Museum
Now - Jul 11, 2026
Imar Lyman, Echo/Location: Exploring the Extra-Sensory
Southwest & The Wharf
Museum of the Bible
Now - Sep 07, 2026
The Oldest Copies of the Bible Are Coming to Washington, DC