Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Virginia
Visit Fairfax City
May 17, 2026
Asian Festival on Main
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage
May 18, 2026
Get expert preservation insight as you help restore the historic buildings at President Lincoln’s Cottage!
Downtown
National Archives Museum
May 21, 2026
Join us for the theatrical premiere of Apocalypse ‘45.
National Mall
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Honoring Heroes: Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th Anniversary
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
National Museum of the Marine Corps
May 26, 2026 - Oct 27, 2026
Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern
Jun
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Gallery of Art
Jun 06, 2026
National Gallery of Art Unveils Epic Public Program with Art, Music, and More
Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
Jun 06, 2026 - Jan 03, 2027
Special Exhibition
