Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Mar
2026
Downtown
DAR Museum
Mar 01, 2026 - Jan 01, 2027
From Outrage to War: The Path to Independence
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Mar 06, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
National Mall
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Mar 20, 2026 - Apr 12, 2026
Spring Blooms and Historic Milestones: Join the 2026 National Cherry Blossom Festival
May
National Air and Space Museum
May 02, 2026 - May 01, 2027
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show
May 15, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Milestone Exhibit at National Portrait Gallery Showcases 50 Years of Iconic Photography
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Honoring Heroes: Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th Anniversary
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
