Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Georgetown
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
Now - Dec 31, 2026
New caviar dishes and signature martinis take the center stage at CUT D.C.
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - May 06, 2028
Bonds Entertainment Center Opens in Fairfax City
Now - May 20, 2026
Spotlight Art Contest Finalists Art Exhibition & Sale
The Kreeger Museum
Now - Jul 11, 2026
Imar Lyman, Echo/Location: Exploring the Extra-Sensory
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Shakespeare and the American Story
Foggy Bottom
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Celebrating American Talent: Free Performances from Every Corner of the Nation
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens on this family-friendly tour!
