Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2025
Maryland
National Aquarium
Now - Dec 31, 2025
VR: Shark Dive
Get up close with our colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in a private setting during this tour.
Get a peek at life in the Aquarium before it opens on this family-friendly tour!
Downtown
National Portrait Gallery
Now - Oct 19, 2027
Refreshed Presidential Portrait Gallery Enhances Visitor Experience with Art and Accessibility
DAR Museum
Now - Jan 01, 2026
Exploring African American Legacy: Crafting Freedom from the Revolutionary Era to Today
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Now - Jan 01, 2027
National Gallery of Art Celebrates 250 Years of America with Special Exhibitions
Mount Vernon Square
National Building Museum
Reimagining Cities: From Past to Future
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
Now - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
