Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Downtown
Now - Jun 07, 2026
Drunk Shakespeare
DC Design Tours
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Explore the White House neighborhood and discover how architecture, politics, and urban design transformed Murder Bay into America’s Main Street.
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
Capitol Hill
DC by Foot
Now - Oct 02, 2027
Discover Power and Politics on the Capitol Hill Walking Tour
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Jun 08, 2026
“Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation” – Traveling Exhibition
Southwest & The Wharf
Museum of the Bible
Explore the oldest Christian church known in the world in this groundbreaking exhibit.
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Now - May 13, 2028
Take a deep dive into the architecture, intrigue, and symbolism at the heart of American government.
