Free events and happenings going on now in the nation's capital.
Our end-of-the-week picks for July 24-26, 2026
Check out this week's exciting lineup of events
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Jul
2026
Capitol Hill
Now - Jul 31, 2026
Spirit of '76 Special Exhibition
National Air and Space Museum
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
National Museum of the American Latino
Now - Jul 21, 2028
¡Puro Ritmo! The Musical Journey of Salsa
Foggy Bottom
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Celebrating American Talent: Free Performances from Every Corner of the Nation
Downtown
National Archives Museum
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
