Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Downtown
Barbouzard
Now - May 19, 2028
Lunch or Express Lunch
Southwest & The Wharf
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Now - Jun 14, 2026
A fiercely intelligent and emotionally charged exploration of humanity.
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.
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens on this family-friendly tour!
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
Museum of the Bible
Explore the oldest Christian church known in the world in this groundbreaking exhibit.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
