Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jul
2026
Downtown
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Jul 01, 2026 - May 10, 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 Mall
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Sep 24, 2026 - May 10, 2027
Smithsonian Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Upcoming 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
Oct
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Oct 01, 2026 - May 10, 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
