Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
National Mall
DC by Foot
Now - Sep 02, 2027
Honor, History, and Heroes: Explore Arlington National Cemetery on Foot
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 25, 2027
Guest Diver Program at the National Aquarium
Downtown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get up close with our colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a private setting during this tour.
U Street
DC Design Tours
Now - May 13, 2028
Explore the architecture, history, and dynamic cultural legacy of DC's “Black Broadway
National Archives Museum
Now - May 17, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Mexican Cultural Institute
Now - May 23, 2026
DRESSING ABSENCES: THE TEXTILE JOURNEY OF PEDRO PÁRAMO
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Shakespeare and the American Story
