Free events and happenings going on now in the nation's capital.
Our end-of-the-week picks for Oct. 18-20
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Feb
2026
National Mall
Feb 16, 2026
Exploring U.S. History: Special Programs for George Washington's Birthday at the National Mall
Mar
Capitol Hill
National Museum of American History
Mar 01, 2026 - Dec 08, 2027
Exploring Freedom: Historic Artifacts Showcase the Declaration of Independence
Penn Quarter & Chinatown
National Portrait Gallery
Mar 06, 2026 - Jan 10, 2027
Red Star Draws Inspiration from Smithsonian Collections for New Creations
National Gallery of Art
Mar 14, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Dear America: Artists Explore the American Experience
Downtown
DAR Museum
Mar 27, 2026 - Jan 01, 2027
The Path to Independence
May
National Air and Space Museum
May 02, 2026 - May 01, 2027
Get to know the night sky in this free, live planetarium show
May 23, 2026 - May 25, 2026
Honoring Heroes: Celebrate Memorial Day and America's 250th Anniversary
Jun
Jun 06, 2026 - Dec 06, 2026
American Icon: The US Flag in Art
