Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Nov
2026
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - May 02, 2027
To Hear Her Speak: Black Women and Shakespeare
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Now - Jan 03, 2027
Special Exhibition
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2026
“In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness”
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Experience History: Daily Life of Revolutionary War Soldiers Uncovered
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Georgetown
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
New caviar dishes and signature martinis take the center stage at CUT D.C.
Dupont Circle
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Nov 04, 2026 - Jun 30, 2027
Play Weekly Trivia at the Museum of Exploration
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence