Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Sep
2025
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Sep 21, 2025 - Jan 04, 2026
Capturing Black Empowerment: Photography's Role in the Black Arts Movement
Nov
Dupont Circle
The Phillips Collection
Nov 08, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States, Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection is a celebration and examination of the beauty and complexity of this nation’s history.
May
2026
National Air and Space Museum
May 02, 2026 - May 01, 2027
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Honoring Heroes: Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th Anniversary
Downtown
John F. Kennedy 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
Jun 06, 2026
National Gallery of Art Unveils Epic Public Program with Art, Music, and More
Jun 18, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026
Celebrating America's Diverse Cultural Heritage on the National Mall
Jul
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Jul 01, 2026 - May 10, 2027
Join the Adventure: Explore Our Planet Like Never Before
