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
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Oct 15, 2025
1250 New York Ave. NW
NMWA’s monthly after-hours event celebrates the opening of a solo show by Tawny Chatmon and storytelling of all kinds
Oct 16, 2025
Learn about contemporary art with NMWA and Art21.
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
Virginia
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Oct 21, 2025
Trivia Nights at Tun Tavern
Dupont Circle
O Museum In The Mansion
Oct 24, 2025 - Nov 01, 2025
This Halloween weekend celebrate the BOO season on this zany journey around the museum.
