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 Design Tours
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Explore the White House neighborhood and discover how architecture, politics, and urban design transformed Murder Bay into Americas Main Street.
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
Georgetown
DC by Foot
Now - Oct 30, 2027
Stroll Through Time on the Historic Georgetown Walking Tour
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 27, 2026
VR: Flight of the Mantas
National Archives Museum
Now - May 12, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Mexican Cultural Institute
Now - May 23, 2026
DRESSING ABSENCES: THE TEXTILE JOURNEY OF PEDRO PÁRAMO
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.
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
