Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2026
Capitol Hill
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Adams Morgan
DC Design Tours
Now - Nov 22, 2026
Discover the bold, bizarre, and beautiful built history of two of DC’s most eclectic and contrasting neighborhoods.
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
The Path to Independence
National Mall
United States Botanic Garden
Now - Oct 01, 2026
America in Bloom: State & Territory Flowers on Display
National Gallery of Art
Now - Sep 20, 2026
Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience
May
2027
National Air and Space Museum
Now - May 01, 2027
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
