Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
Downtown
National Children's Museum
Now - Sep 10, 2026
The world's most playful primate is swinging into National Children's Museum!
National Mall
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Tidal Basin 5k Running Tour
Now - Sep 05, 2027
Mall to Monuments 5k Running Tour
CityCenterDC
Now - Jul 18, 2028
Explore DC's New Interactive Wildlife Art Experience
Celebrate 250 Years of American Style at DC's Urban Living Rooms Exhibit
Virginia
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Experience History: Daily Life of Revolutionary War Soldiers Uncovered
Now - Mar 14, 2028
Unveiling the Lives of Enslaved People at Mount Vernon: A New Exhibition
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Now - Sep 27, 2026
Women makers are at the forefront of this work, imparting their knowledge and practice to their daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, nieces, and other family members.
