Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Sep
2026
Southwest & The Wharf
Sep 02, 2026 - Sep 06, 2026
The Future of Jazz: America’s Next 250 Years
DC Jazz Festival
Sep 06, 2026
Celebrating 250 Years of America Through the Evolution of Jazz
National Mall
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Sep 24, 2026 - Apr 19, 2027
Smithsonian Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Upcoming 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
Oct
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
Oct 01, 2026 - Apr 19, 2027
Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden Set to Reopen in Fall 2026 After $68 Million Revitalization
National Building Museum
Exploring History Through Urban Landscapes: A New Exhibition Unveils the Stories of Our Cities
Nov
Nov 11, 2026
National Mall to Expand Visitor Programming with New Historical Events
