Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Jun
2026
National Mall
Jun 18, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026
Celebrating America's Diverse Cultural Heritage on the National Mall
Jul
Downtown
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Jul 01, 2026 - Feb 08, 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
Jul 04, 2026
National Park Service Plans Spectacular Celebration for America's 250th Birthday
Aug
Aug 01, 2026 - Feb 08, 2027
New Exhibition to Explore the Declaration of Independence in Modern Society
Sep
Southwest & The Wharf
DC Jazz Festival
Sep 02, 2026 - Sep 06, 2026
Experience the Magic of Jazz at the 2026 DC JazzFest
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Sep 24, 2026 - Feb 08, 2027
Smithsonian Celebrates 10th Anniversary Amid Upcoming 250th Anniversary of the U.S.
