Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jun
2026
National Mall
Jun 18, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026
Celebrating America's Diverse Cultural Heritage on the National Mall
Jul
Downtown
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Jul 01, 2026 - Apr 27, 2027
Join the Adventure: Explore Our Planet Like Never Before
Capitol Hill
National Air and Space Museum
Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Set to Open New Galleries for 50th Anniversary
Jul 03, 2026 - Jul 04, 2026
A Weekend Celebration of Our 250th Anniversary of Independence on the Nation’s Most Iconic Avenue
Sep
Southwest & The Wharf
DC Jazz Festival
Sep 02, 2026 - Sep 06, 2026
Experience the Magic of Jazz at the 2026 DC JazzFest
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Sep 24, 2026 - Apr 27, 2027
Smithsonian Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Upcoming 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
Oct
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Oct 01, 2026 - Apr 27, 2027
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Set to Reopen in Fall 2026 After $68 Million Revitalization
Nov
Nov 11, 2026
National Mall to Expand Visitor Programming with New Historical Events
