Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Apr
2026
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
May
National Air and Space Museum
May 02, 2026 - May 01, 2027
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show
Virginia
Signature Theatre
May 12, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
Stephen Schwartz’s (Godspell, Wicked) musical masterpiece of purpose, ambition, lust and glory sizzles for summer, thrillingly staged as only Matthew Gardiner can do.
Visit Fairfax City
May 17, 2026
Asian Festival on Main
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Honoring Heroes: Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th Anniversary
Downtown
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
May 26, 2026 - Sep 07, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
Jun
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Jun 06, 2026
National Gallery of Art Unveils Epic Public Program with Art, Music, and More
