Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Dec
2025
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Jan 04, 2026
Celebrate the season with a month-long winter festival at the Folger.
Downtown
Dec 03, 2025
TEST EVENT
Southwest & The Wharf
Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
Now - Dec 07, 2025
A soulful new dramatic-comedy about love, legacy, and, of course, a cutthroat game of Spades.
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
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