Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2025
Virginia
National Museum of the United States Army
May 07, 2025 - May 21, 2025
Known as Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, May 8, 1945 marked the conclusion of World War II operations in Europe.
George Washington's Mount Vernon
May 10, 2025
Lives, Loves, Loss: Remembering the Enslaved Families of Mount Vernon
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Celebrating Artists, Muses, and Advocates: Honoring Women in Art for Women's History Month
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Off the Mall Tours
Learn about the people and venues that made DC
Georgetown
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
Enjoy afternoon tea and take a tour of the historic house to learn more about the descendants of Martha Washington.
U Street
The Howard Theatre
Explore the World of Black Broadway's Musicians and Writers
Downtown
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Tap into your creativity! Swivel, swirl, and twirl with exhibition-inspired moves.
May 11, 2025
Explore the lives of several women who made an impact in Cold War-era Georgetown
