Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2026
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 31, 2027
Journey Through Global Elegance on the Embassy Row Walking Tour
Downtown
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Join Our Dolphin Training Sessions!
National Mall
Now - Aug 10, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Shakespeare and the American Story
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
Now - Dec 26, 2027
Explore the National Aquarium's state-of-the-art Animal Care and Rescue Center
