Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens on this family-friendly tour!
Capitol Hill
DC Design Tours
Now - May 20, 2028
Take a deep dive into the architecture, intrigue, and symbolism at the heart of American government.
National Mall
Now - May 23, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Now - Jun 21, 2026
Simon Godwin directs Wendell Pierce in Shakespeare's Towering Tragedy
The Kreeger Museum
Now - Jul 11, 2026
Imar Lyman, Echo/Location: Exploring the Extra-Sensory
Downtown
Rorschach Theatre
Now - Sep 30, 2026
Uncover the Nation's Story: An Immersive Journey with Rorschach Theatre
Southwest & The Wharf
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
