Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Mar
2026
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
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
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
Downtown
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
National Gallery of Art
Jun 06, 2026
National Gallery of Art Unveils Epic Public Program with Art, Music, and More
Jun 18, 2026 - Jul 12, 2026
Celebrating America's Diverse Cultural Heritage on the National Mall
Jul
National Geographic Museum of Exploration
Jul 01, 2026 - Apr 19, 2027
Join the Adventure: Explore Our Planet Like Never Before
