Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC, from events happening right now to annual festivals and so much more.
Apr
2026
Petworth
President Lincoln's Cottage
Apr 10, 2026
This year’s Lincoln Ideas Forum theme is “A Vision for America at 250.” We hope to amplify voices often absent from the dominant narrative.
National Mall
United States Botanic Garden
Apr 10, 2026 - Oct 01, 2026
America in Bloom: State & Territory Flowers on Display
National Gallery of Art
Apr 11, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience
Downtown
Capital One Arena
Apr 12, 2026
Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Marine Chamber Ensembles at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Maryland
Strathmore
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: A Delightful Twist on Every Genre
Named after a Brazilian wild sugar apple, Biribá Union features Grammy-winning cellist Mike Block, Grammy-nominated rapper, multi-instrumentalist, and former Strathmore Artist in Residence Christylez Bacon, and electric bassist Patricia Ligia.
Georgetown
Tudor Place Historic House & Garden
Apr 14, 2026
Explore how Americans have remembered George Washington's complex relationship with slavery.
