Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
May
2025
Virginia
National Museum of the United States Army
May 07, 2025 - May 21, 2025
Known as Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, May 8, 1945 marked the conclusion of World War II operations in Europe.
Downtown
DC Improv Comedy Club & Restaurant
May 07, 2025
DC's own pun competition
May 08, 2025 - May 10, 2025
An SNL alum returns to DC's favorite stand-up stage
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Sixth & I
May 08, 2025
Elevate Your Entertaining with Meredith Hayden's Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook!
National Archives Museum
Planning a Historic Event? Come see what the National Archives has to offer!
Maryland
Strathmore
Nils Frahm
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
May 10, 2025
Celebrating Artists, Muses, and Advocates: Honoring Women in Art for Women's History Month
Georgetown
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
Enjoy afternoon tea and take a tour of the historic house to learn more about the descendants of Martha Washington.