Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
Downtown
National Archives Museum
Now - Jul 30, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
National Mall
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Tidal Basin 5k Running Tour
CityCenterDC
Explore DC's New Interactive Wildlife Art Experience
Celebrate 250 Years of American Style at DC's Urban Living Rooms Exhibit
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Experience History: Daily Life of Revolutionary War Soldiers Uncovered
Now - Mar 14, 2028
Unveiling the Lives of Enslaved People at Mount Vernon: A New Exhibition
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Now - Sep 27, 2026
Women makers are at the forefront of this work, imparting their knowledge and practice to their daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, nieces, and other family members.
