Welcome to
Downtown DC
Find what thrills you
Things To Do
Analog Night at National Portrait Gallery
Slow down, unwind, and take a break from doomscrolling with an evening of art, conversation, and screen-free fun.
Craft Your Arts
Free Community Day and Pottery Market Pop Up
Discover the creativity of local women and nonbinary potters while exploring the museum galleries.
Meet the Makers
Panda Fest
From delicious bites to unique finds, celebrate a weekend of Asia’s diverse food, art, and cultural traditions.
Make Your Way Downtown
Live! Concert on the Plaza
From salsa to strings, and blues to swing, Wilson Plaza is where to spend your afternoon grooving.
Vibe with Live!
Prism 250
Experience a dazzling tribute where color, community, and celebration come together.
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Plan Your Visit
About the BID
Downtown DC is the most diverse and exciting neighborhood in one of the most important cities in the world.
Here, locals and visitors find the most thrilling experiences of DC in 140 walkable and transit-rich blocks: business, education, and government; shopping and dining; parks, art, music, sports, theater, history—adding up to a bright future.