Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2026
National Mall
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
National Archives Museum
Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 07, 2026
Join the Celebration: 250th Anniversary Festival at the National Archives
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Gallery of Art
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 - Jan 29, 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
