Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jun
2026
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Union Market District
Now - Oct 08, 2027
Union Market District Art Walks
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 27, 2026
VR: Shark Dive
The Kreeger Museum
Now - Jul 11, 2026
Imar Lyman, Echo/Location: Exploring the Extra-Sensory
Jul
Southwest & The Wharf
Pendry Washington DC - The Wharf
Now - Aug 09, 2026
Summer Weekends
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Downtown
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2026
“In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness”