Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Jul 31, 2026
Gunboat Philadelphia VR: “Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution!" Daily, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Dec 31, 2026
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
DC by Foot
Now - Sep 02, 2027
Honor, History, and Heroes: Explore Arlington National Cemetery on Foot
Capitol Hill
National Air and Space Museum
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Experience the Shark Catwalk!
Southwest & The Wharf
Museum of the Bible
Now - Sep 07, 2026
The Oldest Copies of the Bible Are Coming to Washington, DC
