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
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
Now - May 21, 2026
Morton Fine Arts Presents A Global Group Exhibition Of Fiber Art Exploring Healing, Reclamation, Finding And Being Found
Capitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Shakespeare and the American Story
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Now - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
National Archives Museum
Now - May 20, 2028
An Immersive History Experience Like No Other
Virginia
Fairfax City Tourism
America's 250th Passport at Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center
