There are so many things to do in and around D.C. this week that it might be overwhelming to decide what to do. But this is exactly why Secret D.C. aims to make your life easier by creating this list of the best things to do in D.C. this week.
There’s also something fun in the district, whether it be a limited-time exhibit, a big show coming to town, or even opening a new place to eat or drink!
So, without further ado, here is our list of the most exciting activities to enjoy in D.C. this week:
This iconic musical experience was once featured at Art Basel and has since toured the nation, becoming one of the most exciting pop-up experiences everywhere it goes!
The experience will only be around for a little bit longer, which means that there is a limited time to visit.
The same minds behind the hit ‘Drunk Shakespeare’ show are hosting a ‘Drunk Dracula’ performance that is sure to both get you in the spirit of the season and make you bust a gut laughing.
The experience include craft cocktails being delivered straight to your seat while you watch the performers try to keep their act together after downing more than a few shots of their own before the show begins.
There’s a reason it’s a classic date idea — you can’t beat movies with a snack and a drink!
Now, when you go to a movie at a participating Theater, you can get a discount on your drink and popcorn!
Learn more about discount tickets and vouchers for drinks & snacks here!
Open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm, Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens is a D.C. gem. Visitors are invited to explore an extravagant mansion, grab a bite to eat at Merriweather Café, and soak up the lush beauty of the outdoor gardens.
Tickets for adults are $15, with various discounts available for seniors, students, and children. Plan your visit here!
There’s no better place to pay respects on Memorial Day than here in D.C., where the city hosts some of the best events of the year, from the National Parade, National Concert, and events at the nation’s biggest cemetery for military veterans.
This August, you can purchase fresh produce and artisanal goods while taking in live music at Capital Harvest on the Plaza.
Taking place on Woodrow Wilson Plaza on Wednesdays from 10 am to 2 pm, the market aims “to foster a sense of community, stimulate economic development and improve quality of life” for the D.C. community!
Feeling crafty this week?
Featuring paintings, jewelry, candles, and beyond, these hands-on creative classes will unleash your inner maker (and reduce your screen time).
Take a look at some of our favorite DIY classes and workshops here.
One of the most anticipated museum openings of the year, the grand opening of the National Geographic Museum in downtown DC at the Nat Geo HQ, is not something you want to miss!
The museum is going to feature loads of fantastic exhibits, including:
Outdoor nighttime projection experiences in the museum courtyard
- A Photography Gallery showcasing iconic NatGeo imagery
- A Magazine Gallery dedicated to the publication’s storytelling history
- The Archives, featuring rare materials from the Society’s nearly 140-year history
- “Rolex Explorers Landing,” an exhibit following real-world exploration missions from oceans to outer space
If you’re looking for a fall day trip from Washington, D.C., there’s a Virginia farm that’s getting national recognition for its pumpkin-picking experience.
Great Country Farms in Bluemont was recently ranked among the 10 best pumpkin patches in the country by the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
The farm’s Fall Pumpkin Harvest Festival runs through Halloween, giving visitors plenty of time to pick pumpkins, explore the farm and enjoy a long list of classic fall time activities.
Attend the Washington Capitals home opener on Wednesday
The Washington Capitals 2026 season has officially kicked off and the first home game of the year is happening this week!
The Washington Capitals will be taking on the divisional rival, the Pittsburgh Penguins, on Wednesday at 7:30 pm.
