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
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 27, 2026
VR: Flight of the Mantas
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Jun 08, 2026
“Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation” – Traveling Exhibition
Southwest & The Wharf
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Now - Jun 14, 2026
A fiercely intelligent and emotionally charged exploration of humanity.
Downtown
National Children's Museum
Now - Sep 10, 2026
The world's most playful primate is swinging into National Children's Museum!
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2026
“In Pursuit of Life, Liberty & Happiness”
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get up close with our colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a private setting during this tour.
International Spy Museum
Now - May 28, 2028
United States of Espionage Tours at the Spy Museum
