Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Southwest & The Wharf
Museum of the Bible
Now - Sep 07, 2026
The Oldest Copies of the Bible Are Coming to Washington, DC
National Mall
National Museum of American History
Now - Dec 31, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Now - May 19, 2028
Restoring a Baltimore Icon of Change
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
Downtown
Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
Growing American Craft: The Art, Spectacle, and Stories of State Fairs
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
