Free events and happenings going on now in the nation's capital.
Our end-of-the-week picks for Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026
Check out this week's exciting lineup of events
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Mar
2026
Capitol Hill
National Museum of American History
Mar 01, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Downtown
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Mar 01, 2026
Be Heard Poster Wall and Free Community Day
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Mar 06, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
DAR Museum
Mar 27, 2026 - Jan 01, 2027
The Path to Independence
Apr
National Mall
United States Botanic Garden
Apr 10, 2026 - Oct 01, 2026
America in Bloom: State & Territory Flowers on Display
National Gallery of Art
Apr 11, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience
Georgetown
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
Apr 14, 2026
Explore how Americans have remembered George Washington's complex relationship with slavery.
