Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Join Our Dolphin Training Sessions!
Capitol Hill
DC Design Tours
Now - Apr 29, 2028
Take a deep dive into the architecture, intrigue, and symbolism at the heart of American government.
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - May 03, 2028
Bonds Entertainment Center Opens in Fairfax City
H Street NE
Mosaic Theater Company
Now - May 03, 2026
An electrifying musical! This DC premiere honors the spirit of John Lewis, proving its never too early or too late to make Good Trouble.
Upper Northwest
Zenith Gallery
Now - May 30, 2026
Exhibition, and Reception
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Shakespeare and the American Story
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
