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 - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Southwest & The Wharf
Museum of the Bible
Now - Sep 07, 2026
The Oldest Copies of the Bible Are Coming to Washington, DC
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Dec 31, 2026
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 26, 2027
Explore the National Aquarium's state-of-the-art Animal Care and Rescue Center
Downtown
National Archives Museum
Now - Aug 12, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Shakespeare and the American Story
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future