Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
DC by Foot
Now - Oct 31, 2027
Journey Through Global Elegance on the Embassy Row Walking Tour
Downtown
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
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
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens on this family-friendly tour!
Now - May 22, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
Mexican Cultural Institute
Now - May 23, 2026
DRESSING ABSENCES: THE TEXTILE JOURNEY OF PEDRO PÁRAMO