Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2026
Dupont Circle
The Phillips Collection
Now - Jan 24, 2027
Discover the story of the enduring friendship between three towering figures in American art: Milton Avery, Adolph Gottlieb, and Mark Rothko.
Downtown
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Now - Jan 17, 2027
Exhibition of Black Women Quilters from the Second Great Migration to Today
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Oct 28, 2026
“Story Time” with DC Public Library
Southwest & The Wharf
International Spy Museum
Now - Oct 31, 2026
Free Spy Museum + A250 Tour
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Now - Oct 30, 2026
Enjoy Happy Hour on George Washington's Historic Estate
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Feb 28, 2027
Milestone Exhibit at National Portrait Gallery Showcases 50 Years of Iconic Photography
National Gallery of Art
Now - Dec 06, 2026
American Icon: The US Flag in Art
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - May 02, 2027
To Hear Her Speak: Black Women and Shakespeare
