What to Do in DC This Week (6/23 - 6/28): Hidden Lincoln Exhibit Opens, Nat Geo Museum Returns & More

Your weekly roundup of local events 📮

Jun 23, 2026

June makes its final lap this week, closing out the month with a calendar full of concerts, festivals, and experiences across the DMV.

Here’s what to get into this week:

Opens June 25
Lincoln Memorial Undercroft: Hidden Space Exhibit
Visitors will be able to explore the hidden space under the Lincoln Memorial through this new museum experience with immersive exhibits on the memorial’s construction, Abraham Lincoln’s legacy, signed copies of the Emancipation Proclamation & the 13th Amendment,& more. $1 per reservation (service fee) for timed entry tickets

Opens June 26
National Geographic Museum of Exploration opens
Multiple entry times, tickets are $30
The highly-anticipated immersive museum features interactive exhibits, iconic photography, and exploration-focused experiences designed for all ages

Red Bull Spin Off (Saturday)
The Wharf | 10a - 3p, free
Teams of two will race custom-built tandem bikes across a floating obstacle course, competing for speed, creativity, & showmanship

ACTIVITIES + EXPERIENCES

6/25 - 7/10
Great American State Fair
The National Mall transforms into a coast-to-coast celebration of America’s 250th, with food, culture, entertainment, and exhibits from all 50 states and U.S. territories in a state fair-style experience.

6/27 - 6/28
Giant BBQ Battle: America’s Food and Music Festival - 555 Pennsylvania Ave NW | 11a - 7p, $22+

WEDNESDAY
Jeopardy Game Night on the Water - Whitlow’s on Water | 7p - 9:30p, $53
Ticket includes a drink

Wine and Wagyu Dinner - New Heights | 6:30p, $85

Shakespeare In the Parks: “As You Like It” - National Harbor Plaza in MD | 7p - 9p, free
Family-friendly outdoor play

THURSDAY
Fashion at the Library: Sole Power: Sneaker Culture and the American Story - Library of Congress | 6p, free with required registration
Museum after-hours event in partnership with the Congressional Sneaker Caucus, will have a collection of sneakers on display

Reading Rhythms Reading Party - National Portrait Gallery | 5p, free

The Still Hour: a Float Sound Bath Experience - Argentta Spa | 6p - 9p, $150

Diamonds and Drams: An Evening with Macallan and Vue Rooftop - 7p - 11p, $120+
Ticket includes passed hors d’oeuvres & Macallan spirits

FRIDAY
VERA MEETS G4 TEQUILA - Vera Cocina | 6p - 9p, free with RSVP
Will have cocktails, tequila tastings, presentations, & a live auction for rare bottles

Evening at the Embassy of Ethiopia - 7:30p - 10:30p, $80
Embassy after hours event with a buffet, an open bar, a live dance presentation, a diplomatic greeting, & art. Business casual attire

SATURDAY
Baltimore Brunch Festival - Power Plant Live! in MD | 11a - 7p, $16 / kids 10 & under free
Will have brunch-inspired food trucks, a silent headphone party, a vintage vendor market, & more. Ticket includes a drink

SUNDAY
NEGATIVE SPACE: Launch Party - Spark Social | 4p - 7p, free with RSVP
Afrosurreal creative experience blending art, design, literature, photography, and Black cultural storytelling

Freestyle DansFit: A Unique Dance Fitness Experience - Pearl Street Warehouse | 12p, $30

PARTIES + MIXERS

THURSDAY
Drake & Dine - Vortex | 12p - 7p, free

FRIDAY
Capri House: a Night In Italy - Rosemarino D’Italia I Dupont Circle | 9p, free
Will have happy hour until 11:30p & interactive card games by OffWorque

Trina hosting with UCB Performing Live - Air Restaurant | 10p - 3a, free until 11p with RSVP

SATURDAY
Heat Check - Realm | 4p - 9p, free

South House vs Naija House - Strand | 10p - 3a, free before 11:30p with RSVP

Ladies Love R&B ft. Lloyd - Air Restaurant | 10p - 3a, free until 11p with RSVP

Coffee & Games - Llamabar | 1p - 5p, free with RSVP

R&B Social: Pink & White Edition - Sandlot Uptown | 4p - 10p, $13+

SUNDAY
Krave’s 2nd Year Anniversary Party - Zebbie’s Garden | 4p - 9:30p, free before 6p with RSVP