Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Now - May 21, 2026
Morton Fine Arts Presents A Global Group Exhibition Of Fiber Art Exploring Healing, Reclamation, Finding And Being Found
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Dec 31, 2026
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
National Mall
DC by Foot
Now - Sep 02, 2027
Honor, History, and Heroes: Explore Arlington National Cemetery on Foot
Ford's Theatre
Now - May 16, 2026
Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial and DC250 at America's Theatre!
Signature Theatre
Now - 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.
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Now - May 20, 2026
Spotlight Art Contest Finalists’ Art Exhibition & Sale