Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
Downtown
National Children's Museum
Now - Sep 10, 2026
The world's most playful primate is swinging into National Children's Museum!
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.
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 27, 2026
VR: Flight of the Mantas
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
DC by Foot
Now - Oct 30, 2027
Stroll Through Time on the Historic Georgetown Walking Tour