Washington DC - May 26, 2026

💦 Make a Splash This Summer in DC

Discover can’t-miss events, stylish hotel pools and ways to get...

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Things to Do This June in DC

June in Washington, DC is packed with can’t-miss events, outdoor experiences and summer traditions across the city.

Highlights include:

Capital Pride (June 12-21)
Spirit of Independence Festival at the National Archives (June 4-6)
Jazz in the Garden at the National Gallery of Art (Fridays through July)
Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle (June 27-28)
Smithsonian Solstice Saturday and after-hours museum programming (June 18-21)
The opening of the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft (June 25)

Jump Into June

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Hotels with Pools

From rooftop pools with skyline views to resort-style escapes near the National Mall, DC’s hotels offer refreshing ways to cool off between summer adventures.

Stay & Splash

Colorful kayaks lined along the waterfront beneath Key Bridge, with the Potomac River and Rosslyn skyline in the background.

DC On the Water

Spend summer days on the Potomac and Anacostia rivers with waterfront dining, kayaking, paddleboarding, boat tours and scenic trails throughout DC.

Dive In

A Fountain of History

Turning 150 this year, the Bartholdi Fountain remains one of DC’s most beautiful hidden gems. Created by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi before he designed the Statue of Liberty, the historic fountain sits just steps from the U.S. Botanic Garden.

Learn More

The Bartholdi Fountain at the U.S. Botanic Garden surrounded by blooming tulips and landscaped gardens on a sunny day.

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Sponsored Content by Smithsonian Museums Group Dining and Reservations

Celebrate America’s 250th with the Smithsonian Cafés

Take a delicious journey with the Road Map to American Cooking at the Smithsonian museum cafés. Discounts available for group lunch and dinners.

Book Your Group

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Summer Patio Happy Hour Specials 4-7 p.m.

Enjoy your afternoon on the patio with specials Thursday – Saturday: $10 cocktails, $8 bites and drinks starting at $5 all summer.

Make a Reservation

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