Upcoming Events

Events on the National Mall

American Aspirations at the Smithsonian Castle
Opens June 2
The iconic Smithsonian Castle on the National Mall has reopened in time for the 250th this summer. Visit their newest exhibit opening June 2. The exhibition invites visitors to consider how the founding ideals of 1776 have been interpreted and how each generation has reached towards new understandings of freedom, opportunity, and a shared future. Learn more.

Concerts on the Avenue at the US Navy Memorial
Tuesdays in June, 7:00-8:15 PM
Spend a summer evening on the Plaza with the full U.S. Navy Band as part of the Concerts on the Avenue series. Join on select Tuesdays at 7:00 PM for live music in a setting that blends tradition, community, and the spirit of the Sea Services. More info here.

Battle of Midway Wreath Laying
Thursday, June 4, 10 AM to 10:30 AM
The U.S. Navy Memorial will host a wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The event will feature a guest speaker, the U.S. Navy Band and the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard. Learn more.

D-Day Commemoration at the World War II Memorial
Saturday, June 6, 10 AM
The Friends of the National World War II Memorial will honor the anniversary of D-Day at the memorial. RSVP to attend in person.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone on the National Mall
Opens Thursday, June 11, 2 PM
FIFA World Cup 2026™ Fan Zone Washington D.C. will be set against the backdrop of America's 250th anniversary celebration and will serve as a premier destination for fans from across the country and around the world to gather in the nation's capital. Find more details.

America's 250th Celebration at the Horse Stables and Education Center
Wednesday, June 17, 11AM
The Trust for the National Mall, the National Park Service and the US Park Police host a free red white and blue celebration featuring meet and greet with the horses, opportunities to learn about and become a MALLSTAR volunteer on the National Mall, spotlight on the National Mall Gateway digital learning platform and free America 250 giveaways. Learn more.

Films at the Stone
Friday, June 19, 8 PM
An inspiring summer film series located at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Films at the Stone screens stories of individuals who, against all odds, fought for what was right and whose lives inspire viewers to live the values of democracy, justice, hope and love. See the full summer film schedule here.

In Memory Ceremony
Saturday, June 20, 10 AM – 12 PM
The In Memory Program honors those who served in Vietnam, returned home and later died. Every year there is an induction ceremony to pay tribute to these men and women who sacrificed so much for their country. Learn more.

Father’s Day Rose Remembrance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Sunday, June 21, 10 AM – 12 PM
Every Father’s Day, VVMF lays thousands of roses in honor of Father’s Day. Each rose holds a personal message in honor of the fathers on The Wall, those who never had a chance to come home and start a family, and those who later died. Find details.

Public Opening of Lincoln Memorial Undercroft
June 25
Ever wondered what supports the Lincoln Memorial? Now you can experience the “Undercroft,” where floor-to-ceiling glass reveals the impressive grid of concrete columns that uphold this iconic structure. After completing a security screening, you’ll enter an interactive exhibit space that explores the memorial’s construction history and highlights its enduring significance. Get tickets NOW here.

The Great American State Fair
Opens June 25, 10 AM
Great American State Fair is a 16-day national exposition running from June 25 through July 10, 2026, spanning from the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument. The celebration will unite and showcase all 56 U.S. states and territories in a single World’s Fair-scale event. This is an opportunity for visitors from across America to experience an unforgettable celebration of the people and traditions that define our nation. Learn more here.

Summer Concert Series at the National World War I Memorial 
June 25, 5 PM
The National World War I Memorial’s popular summer programming June 25, 2026 at 5 p.m. and this year’s opening is extra special. The special concert will celebrate 250 years of American music, highlighting the nation’s rich history through sound as we approach the semiquincentennial of the United States of America. RSVP here.

Movies at the Memorial
June 6, 11, 18, 25 at dusk
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Movies on the Memorial at the United States Navy Memorial. Featuring a lineup of iconic, America-themed films that honor courage, service, teamwork, and the stories that have shaped our nation over the last 250 years, this free outdoor movie series invites you to bring your friends, family, and lawn chairs for unforgettable experience under the stars in the heart of Washington, D.C. Learn more.

PTSD Awareness Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Saturday, June 27, 7:30 – 9 PM
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund will host a ceremony in honor of PTSD Awareness Day at the Wall on June 27th. Learn more here.

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