Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Downtown
National Archives Museum
Now - May 08, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Ford's Theatre
Now - May 16, 2026
1776 - The Musical
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Experience the Shark Catwalk!
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Now - May 06, 2028
Tour The Missing Soldiers Office
Mexican Cultural Institute
Now - May 23, 2026
DRESSING ABSENCES: THE TEXTILE JOURNEY OF PEDRO PÁRAMO
LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C.
Now - May 25, 2026
Start Your Engines!
Capitol Hill
Now - Jul 31, 2026
Spirit of '76 Special Exhibition
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
