Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Downtown
DC Design Tours
Now - Dec 31, 2026
Explore the White House neighborhood and discover how architecture, politics, and urban design transformed Murder Bay into America’s Main Street.
DAR Museum
Now - Mar 26, 2027
The Path to Independence
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2027
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
National Archives Museum
Now - May 19, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
Now - May 20, 2026
Spotlight Art Contest Finalists’ Art Exhibition & Sale
Now - Jun 08, 2026
“Give Me Liberty: Virginia & the Forging of a Nation” – Traveling Exhibition
