Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2026
National Mall
Lockheed Martin IMAX® and Northrop Grumman Planetarium
Now - Oct 29, 2026
Follow Big Bird and Elmo on a journey of the night sky
Downtown
Charlie Ross Magic
Now - Dec 27, 2026
Brunch on the Riviera With a Touch of Magic
Southwest & The Wharf
International Spy Museum
Now - Oct 18, 2026
An Exclusive Night for Neurodivergent Adults & Their Friends
U Street
Katt Williams
National Children's Museum
Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 16, 2028
Weekly early learner programming at National Children's Museum
Adams Morgan
Because Science
Oct 19, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
A full week of spooky fun at Because Science!
Georgetown
Cheers to Happy Hour: Sip & Savor Daily Delights
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Oct 20, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026
A moving new musical about embracing who you are and the life-saving power of art by one of contemporary musical theater’s most exciting voices Adam Gwon (Ordinary Days, Cake Off).
