Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Dec
2025
Petworth
National Union Building
Now - Dec 23, 2025
Warm up this winter at DC’s coziest holiday retreat — just steps from the Downtown Holiday Market!
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Shakespeare Theatre Company
Now - Jan 04, 2026
Classic American Musical for the Holidays
Georgetown
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
Dec 03, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
Explore the historic house by the glow of candlelight.
Virginia
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Come get your Virginia 250th Passport stamped at The Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center!
National Mall
Dec 03, 2025 - Dec 02, 2027
Tidal Basin 5k Running Tour
Dec 03, 2025
Explore how people of the past were able see at night before electricity.
Logan Circle
Dovetail
Dec 03, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025
Join us any Wednesday from November through December for this festive experience at Dovetail Bar & Restaurant!
Downtown
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Hear from two women who are redefining how we talk about compensation, especially in the arts world.
