Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2026
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Experience History: Daily Life of Revolutionary War Soldiers Uncovered
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Georgetown
CUT D.C. by Wolfgang Puck
New caviar dishes and signature martinis take the center stage at CUT D.C.
Dupont Circle
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Oct 27, 2026 - Jun 29, 2027
Stock up on local fruits and vegetables every Tuesday at the National Geographic Farmstand.
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
Fairfax City Tourism
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Set to Reopen Oct. 31 After Transformative Revitalization
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
