Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
Virginia
Visit Fairfax City
May 17, 2026
Asian Festival on Main
National Mall
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Honoring Heroes: Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th Anniversary
Downtown
The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts
May 26, 2026 - Sep 07, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of American Stories at the Kennedy Center
Jun
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Gallery of Art
Jun 06, 2026
National Gallery of Art Unveils Epic Public Program with Art, Music, and More
Jun 06, 2026 - Dec 06, 2026
American Icon: The US Flag in Art
Jun 12, 2026 - Jun 14, 2026
Sails on the Potomac: Alexandria Commemorates America’s 250th
Signature Theatre
Jun 16, 2026 - Jul 26, 2026
A beautiful and moving play about two siblings striving for connection over the course of a lifetime.
Jun 28, 2026
The 34th Annual Giant National Capital BBQ Battle is more than just a food and music festival—it’s a Celebration of America.
