Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
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Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Sep 26, 2026
Get up close with our colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a private setting during this tour.
Downtown
National Archives Museum
Now - Jul 24, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
Virginia
Signature Theatre
Now - Jul 26, 2026
A beautiful and moving play about two siblings striving for connection over the course of a lifetime.
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
National Mall
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
Experience the Shark Catwalk!