Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Aug
2026
Georgetown
Adventures Unbound - Capital Collection
Now - Sep 30, 2026
Discover DC’s Iconic Monuments from the Potomac on a Guided Kayak Tour
Downtown
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Now - Sep 07, 2026
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
Capitol Hill
National Air and Space Museum
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - Dec 31, 2026
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
National Archives Museum
Now - Aug 14, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
