Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Building Museum
Oct 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring History Through Urban Landscapes: A New Exhibition Unveils the Stories of Our Cities
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Set to Reopen in Fall 2026 After $68 Million Revitalization
Southwest & The Wharf
International Spy Museum
Oct 01, 2026 - Oct 08, 2026
Join the Spy Museum and Best of France Travels for an exclusive tour of American icon Josephine Bakers France!
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Oct 07, 2026
Explore the Art History of George Washingtons World
Sixth & I
Oct 08, 2026
Yotam Ottolenghi
Downtown
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
Oct 09, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
The return of a Brazilian stand-up superstar
Georgetown
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
Oct 13, 2026
Rediscover the Revolutionary War by exploring the seismic impact it had across the globe.