Free events and happenings going on now in the nation's capital.
Our end-of-the-week picks for Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026
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Feb
2026
Downtown
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Feb 04, 2026
Learn about contemporary art with NMWA and Art21.
Virginia
Visit Fairfax City
Feb 07, 2026 - Dec 07, 2026
Old Town Main Street Market - First Sundays
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Feb 07, 2026
Join curator Rob DeHart at the National Gallery of Art and discover the story behind the very recognizable The Washington Family painting.
Southwest & The Wharf
Sip & Paint DC
Feb 10, 2026
Sip and Paint DC: Sip, Paint, and Date
National Portrait Gallery
Feb 14, 2026
America Turns 250: Celebrate with Art, History, and Fun
Feb 16, 2026
Exploring U.S. History: Special Programs for George Washington's Birthday at the National Mall
International Spy Museum
Feb 24, 2026
From protecting President Lincoln to gathering intelligence for General McCllellan, the Pinkerton Agency gained an extraordinary reputation from their work during the Civil War. But who exactly was Pinkerton?
Capitol Riverfront
Akridge - The Stacks
Feb 26, 2026 - Oct 22, 2026
Game Night
