Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2026
Dupont Circle
Oct 12, 2026 - Jun 08, 2027
Join us for Happy Hour!
DC Design Tours
Oct 12, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
Explore America’s first urban National Park!
Downtown
National Children's Museum
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 09, 2028
Weekly early learner programming at National Children's Museum
Georgetown
Cheers to Happy Hour: Sip & Savor Daily Delights
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage
Oct 13, 2026
Noted historian Matthew Pinsker will be in conversation with Bloomberg columnist Frank Barry to discuss insights about Abraham Lincoln and the politics of the Civil War from his recent book, Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln
Oct 13, 2026 - Oct 24, 2026
Get a whole new perspective on the design of the District
Maryland
Oct 13, 2026 - Nov 01, 2026
Summer - The Donna Summer Musical
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Oct 13, 2026 - Jun 29, 2027
Stock up on local fruits and vegetables every Tuesday at the National Geographic Farmstand.
