Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jun
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Now - Jun 21, 2026
Simon Godwin directs Wendell Pierce in Shakespeare's Towering Tragedy
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Jul 05, 2026
Playwright and Broadway performer Jacob Ming-Trent stars in How Shakespeare Saved My Life at the Folger
Downtown
National Children's Museum
Now - Sep 10, 2026
The world's most playful primate is swinging into National Children's Museum!
Georgetown
Adventures Unbound
Now - Sep 30, 2026
Discover DC’s Iconic Monuments from the Potomac on a Guided Kayak Tour
Southwest & The Wharf
Nautiste
Now - Oct 31, 2026
Nautiste specializes in your special moments on the waterways.
Adams Morgan
DC Design Tours
Now - Nov 22, 2026
Discover the bold, bizarre, and beautiful built history of two of DC’s most eclectic and contrasting neighborhoods.
Museum of the Bible
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Explore the oldest Christian church known in the world in this groundbreaking exhibit.
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations