Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Mar
2026
Downtown
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Now - Mar 15, 2026
Washington DC's premier pop culture convention!
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
Capitol Hill
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Ford's Theatre
Now - May 16, 2026
Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial and DC250 at America's Theatre!
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.
DC by Foot
Now - Sep 02, 2027
Honor, History, and Heroes: Explore Arlington National Cemetery on Foot
