Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Nov
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Feb 28, 2027
Milestone Exhibit at National Portrait Gallery Showcases 50 Years of Iconic Photography
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - May 02, 2027
To Hear Her Speak: Black Women and Shakespeare
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Nov 03, 2026 - Jan 03, 2027
Special Exhibition
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2026
“In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness”
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Georgetown
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
New caviar dishes and signature martinis take the center stage at CUT D.C.
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center