Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Oct
2025
Downtown
DAR Museum
Oct 14, 2025
Free virtual lecture at DAR Museum
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Oct 18, 2025 - Aug 30, 2026
Portrait Gallery Unveils 35 Works from Top Artists in Outwin Boochever Competition
National Mall
National Gallery of Art
Oct 18, 2025 - Mar 01, 2026
Experience the Rich Diversity of Indigenous Australian Art: The Stars We Do Not See Exhibition
Nov
Nov 07, 2025 - Nov 08, 2025
Join us as we share some scholarly findings
Dupont Circle
The Phillips Collection
Nov 08, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
Coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the United States, Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection is a celebration and examination of the beauty and complexity of this nation’s history.
Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum
Nov 15, 2025
Exploring the Multifaceted Realities of War: A Talk by Dr. Stephen A. Goldman
Maryland
Strathmore
Nov 16, 2025
Silkroad Ensemble's 'American Railroad': A Musical Journey Through America's Diverse Heritage
Dec
Logan Circle
Hotel Zena
Dec 06, 2025
Get your holiday shopping done at Hotel Zena’s Holiday Her-Story Market with female artisans, unique gifts, festive cocktails, and bites!
