# Washington DC family events

> Family-friendly events in the Washington DC metro: kids shows, storytimes, festivals, museum programs.

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### [Explore! with the National Portrait Gallery](https://wknd.app/r/hpuwsu/explore-with-the-national-portrait-gallery)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:30-18:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 8th Street NW & G Street NW, Washington, DC (38.89846, -77.02293)
- Ages: 1 to 8
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: hands-on, play, portraiture, museum, free
- About: Hands-on family discovery space for ages 18 months to 8 with portrait-themed play activities like tracing silhouettes and building faces; all children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Source: https://npg.si.edu/learn/families

### [FRESHFARM Foggy Bottom Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/dxgbrq/freshfarm-foggy-bottom-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-21 15:00-19:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 901 23rd St NW, Washington, DC 20052 (38.90142, -77.04947)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Wednesday afternoon market on the GW University campus with produce, eggs, meats, cheeses, baked goods, flowers, and prepared foods.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/foggy-bottom

### [Family Storytime (evening)](https://wknd.app/r/ufhtqz/family-storytime-evening)

- When: 2026-10-21 17:30-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 18330 Montgomery Village Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20879 (39.1581175, -77.2054138)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, family
- About: Evening family storytime (starts before 6pm).
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth

### [Halloween-Themed Cupcakes at Georgetown Cupcake](https://wknd.app/r/kz2da2/halloween-themed-cupcakes-at-georgetown-cupcake)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-21:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 3301 M St NW, Washington, DC (38.90525, -77.06619)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: food
- Topics: cupcakes, halloween, treats, spooky-season
- About: Georgetown Cupcake is serving Halloween-themed cupcakes daily through October 31 for spooky season.
- Source: https://www.georgetowndc.com/events/calendar/

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Columbia Heights](https://wknd.app/r/4tujxg/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-columbia-heights)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1480 Girard Street NW, Washington, DC (38.92515, -77.03505)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Columbia Heights Community Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Ridge Road](https://wknd.app/r/5v3b6j/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-ridge-road)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 830 Ridge Road SE, Washington, DC (38.87601, -76.94024)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Ridge Road Community Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at Columbia Heights](https://wknd.app/r/daxft7/dpr-cooperative-play-2-5-4-years-at-columbia-heights)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1480 Girard Street NW, Washington, DC (38.92515, -77.03505)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Columbia Heights Community Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Rose Park](https://wknd.app/r/g2d74m/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-rose-park)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 2609 Dumbarton Street NW, Washington, DC (38.90799, -77.05505)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Rose Park Recreation Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at Friendship](https://wknd.app/r/ha3cse/dpr-cooperative-play-2-5-4-years-at-friendship)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 4500 Van Ness Street NW, Washington, DC (38.94265, -77.08829)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Friendship Recreation Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Volta Park](https://wknd.app/r/m7vmpc/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-volta-park)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1555 34th Street NW, Washington, DC (38.91011, -77.0668)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Volta Park Recreation Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Raymond](https://wknd.app/r/n3w8ze/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-raymond)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 3725 10th Street NW, Washington, DC (38.93644, -77.02664)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Raymond Recreation Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at Chevy Chase](https://wknd.app/r/nu5dd6/dpr-cooperative-play-2-5-4-years-at-chevy-chase)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 5601 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC (38.96517, -77.07511)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Chevy Chase Community Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at Guy Mason](https://wknd.app/r/u8bmvd/dpr-cooperative-play-2-5-4-years-at-guy-mason)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 3600 Calvert Street NW, Washington, DC (38.92216, -77.0712)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Guy Mason Recreation Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at Volta Park](https://wknd.app/r/u92jac/dpr-cooperative-play-2-5-4-years-at-volta-park)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1555 34th Street NW, Washington, DC (38.91011, -77.0668)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Volta Park Recreation Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Turkey Thicket](https://wknd.app/r/uysfea/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-turkey-thicket)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1100 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC (38.93797, -76.99249)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Chevy Chase](https://wknd.app/r/w3rvek/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-chevy-chase)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 5601 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC (38.96517, -77.07511)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Chevy Chase Community Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at North Michigan Park](https://wknd.app/r/wszy9y/dpr-cooperative-play-2-5-4-years-at-north-michigan-park)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 53 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1333 Emerson Street NE, Washington, DC (38.94997, -76.98638)
- Ages: 1 to 4
- Category: kids
- Topics: preschool, playgroup, toddlers, cooperative-play, dc-dpr
- About: Cooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at North Michigan Park Recreation Center.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations

### [One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure](https://wknd.app/r/pjx2k7/one-world-one-sky-big-birds-adventure)

- When: 2026-10-18 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC (38.8871904, -77.0208887)
- Ages: 0 to 6
- Category: kids
- Topics: planetarium, sesame-street
- About: Sesame Street planetarium show for young children.
- Source: https://washingtonparent.com/dc-kids-events/#!/details/one-world-one-sky-big-bird-s-adventure/20023922/2026-10-11T10

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3](https://wknd.app/r/4yn43s/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-2-3)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 9601 Capital Lane, Largo, MD 20774 (38.8914691, -76.8386793)
- Ages: 2 to 3
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, toddlers
- About: Toddler storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2](https://wknd.app/r/bbehbg/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-0-2)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715 (38.9790498, -76.7419795)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: babies, storytime
- About: Baby storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2](https://wknd.app/r/x2f4w9/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-0-2)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 11 Crescent Road, Greenbelt, MD 20770 (39.0007996, -76.879366)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: babies, storytime
- About: Baby storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth

### [Spanish-English Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5](https://wknd.app/r/eq8nmg/spanish-english-ready-2-read-storytime-ages-3-5)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 4319 Sellman Road, Beltsville, MD 20705 (39.034774, -76.9189885)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: bilingual, spanish, storytime
- About: Bilingual stories, fingerplays, and songs in Spanish and English.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth

### [Baby Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/h3uspp/baby-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (39.1160347, -77.2522155)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: babies, storytime
- About: Baby storytime followed by stay and play.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth

### [Story Time at Solid State Books](https://wknd.app/r/jqancu/story-time-at-solid-state-books)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Solid State Books, 600 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.90034, -76.9968)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, bookstore, toddlers, weekly
- About: Weekly in-store story time at Solid State Books; Thursdays for babies and toddlers, Saturdays for ages 0-5, Sundays for ages 4 and up.
- Source: https://www.solidstatebooksdc.com/events?view=calendar

### [Music and Movement](https://wknd.app/r/xke83y/music-and-movement)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 5501 Massachusetts Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20816 (38.9588942, -77.1101686)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: music, movement, literacy
- About: 25-30 minutes of music, movement, and a themed story teaching early literacy skills.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth

### [Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure](https://wknd.app/r/3ec2qa/jennie-the-cat-a-halloween-adventure)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:30-13:45 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD 20812 (38.96693, -77.13927)
- Ages: 4 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: puppets, halloween, theater, family
- About: The Puppet Co. presents Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure, a Helen Hayes-nominated puppet show with cuddly puppets, audience interaction, and original music.
- Source: http://thepuppetco.org

### [DC Mural Tour](https://wknd.app/r/pw4jnq/dc-mural-tour)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1309 5th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.90872, -76.99765)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: art, murals, walking-tour, guided, photography
- About: A guided walking tour of the murals and public art across the Union Market District.
- Source: https://unionmarketdc.com/series/dc-mural-tour/

### [Flights of Fancy Story Time: Space Spinners](https://wknd.app/r/9j595j/flights-of-fancy-story-time-space-spinners)

- When: 2026-10-22 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 600 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC (38.88742, -77.01998)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: story-time, space, science
- About: Free drop-in story time about two tiny spiders that stowed away on a Space Shuttle, plus the real science of spiders spinning webs in microgravity.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events

### [FRESHFARM By The White House Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/ubb9ss/freshfarm-by-the-white-house-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-22 11:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 810 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20420 (38.90083, -77.03523)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Thursday lunchtime market with wood-fired pizza, falafel, dumplings, tacos, fresh produce, and groceries.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/by-the-white-house

### [Open Carving Days](https://wknd.app/r/kuybw7/open-carving-days)

- When: 2026-10-19 11:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 6 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: 11401 Thrift Rd, Clinton, MD 20735 (38.73342, -76.91319)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: wood-carving, live-art, nature-center, all-ages
- About: Watch artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during live carving demos at Clearwater Nature Center, weekdays through October 28.
- Source: https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/open-carving-days/2026-10-09

### [Peacock Room Shutters Open](https://wknd.app/r/n68epg/peacock-room-shutters-open)

- When: 2026-11-19 12:00-17:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC (38.88796, -77.02645)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, peacock-room, free-event
- About: Free beloved monthly tradition: the Peacock Room shutters open so natural light reveals Whistler's painted interior and Freer's Asian ceramics.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events

### [Baby Playtime](https://wknd.app/r/jhtgcj/baby-playtime)

- When: 2026-10-22 13:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 900 Wesley Place SW, Washington, DC 20024 (38.8786771, -77.0158)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: babies, play
- About: Meet new friends at Baby Playtime.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth

### [FRESHFARM Minnesota Ave. Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/m2nxye/freshfarm-minnesota-ave-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-22 13:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 322 40th St NE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.89314, -76.94746)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Thursday afternoon farm stand in the East River Park Shopping Mall lot bringing fresh produce to the Minnesota Avenue corridor.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/minnesota-ave

### [Spotlight Talks at the Phillips Collection](https://wknd.app/r/we9mxb/spotlight-talks-at-the-phillips-collection)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:00-13:45 (America/New_York), and 41 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1600 21st St NW, Washington, DC (38.9115, -77.04689)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: gallery-talk, art
- About: Free 15-minute Spotlight Talks by a Phillips educator on a work from the permanent collection or a special exhibition; no reservations required.
- Source: https://www.phillipscollection.org/events

### [Baby Social Hour](https://wknd.app/r/bdvbxw/baby-social-hour)

- When: 2026-10-22 13:30-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 416 Cedar Street NW, Washington, DC (38.9744396, -77.0201563)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: babies, social
- About: Play and chat time for pre-walking babies and caregivers.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth

### [Baby Lap Time](https://wknd.app/r/jpkjja/baby-lap-time)

- When: 2026-10-22 14:00-14:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 3260 R Street NW, Washington, DC 20007 (38.9134056, -77.0660197)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: babies, lap-time
- About: Lap time for caregivers and babies until they start walking.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth

### [FRESHFARM Simon Elementary Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/rfstt4/freshfarm-simon-elementary-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-22 14:30-17:30 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 401 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032 (38.83599, -77.0002)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Thursday afternoon farm stand at Simon Elementary School with fresh fruits and vegetables, doubling SNAP dollars.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/simon-farm-stand

### [Crafternoon](https://wknd.app/r/jgcm6a/crafternoon)

- When: 2026-10-22 16:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 330 7th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.8944277, -76.9964173)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: crafts
- About: Craft project in the Children's Reading Room.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth

### [Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! VR Experience](https://wknd.app/r/wayhpf/gunboat-philadelphia-save-the-revolution-vr-experience)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York), and 75 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC (38.89196, -77.03009)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: $10.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: virtual-reality, revolutionary-war, history
- About: Virtual reality experience stepping back to 1776 to discover how Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events

### [Meet the Wheelwoman](https://wknd.app/r/bjvc66/meet-the-wheelwoman)

- When: 2026-10-17 12:30-15:00 (America/New_York), and 75 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: 1300 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC (38.89196, -77.03009)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: living-history, bicycles, womens-history
- About: Free costumed demonstration meeting an 1890s cyclist to learn how the safety bicycle brought women greater mobility and independence.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events

### [Story Time at the National Postal Museum](https://wknd.app/r/w5thvf/story-time-at-the-national-postal-museum)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:00-11:30 (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 2 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC (38.89692, -77.00809)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: story-time, postal-history, hands-on
- About: Free weekly story time with a fresh story, a stroll through the museum, hands-on postal play, and activities exploring how mail connects us.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5](https://wknd.app/r/59pspx/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-3-5)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715 (38.9790498, -76.7419795)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, preschool
- About: Stories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth

### [Family Storytime at Arlington Central Library](https://wknd.app/r/ng6spt/family-storytime-at-arlington-central-library)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium, 1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22201 (38.8834242, -77.1077605)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: books
- About: Free storytime for ages 0–5 with an adult—stories, songs, rhymes, and flannel boards. No registration; first-come seating.
- Source: https://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/16751187

### [Big Moments, Little Stories](https://wknd.app/r/2yzqwy/big-moments-little-stories)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC (38.85652, -76.97653)
- Ages: 2 to 7
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: story-time, sensory-friendly, indoor-play
- About: Cozy free story time for children ages 18 months to 7 with books, creativity, indoor play, and sensory tools in the museum's Sunburst Lounge.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events-anacostia

### [Baby Storytime + Stay and Play](https://wknd.app/r/st4ud6/baby-storytime-stay-and-play)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20853 (39.112695, -77.0873319)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: babies, storytime, play
- About: Storytime for the youngest library users and caregivers, followed by stay and play.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth

### [Family Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/qqdxep/family-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-23 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (38.9949423, -77.0246713)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, family
- About: Read, sing, and have fun at the McGee Library family storytime.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth

### [Family Storytime + Stay and Play](https://wknd.app/r/y9hzny/family-storytime-stay-and-play)

- When: 2026-10-23 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866 (39.1022447, -76.9407361)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, family, play
- About: Stories and activities promoting language skills and imagination, followed by stay and play.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth

### [Sculpture Garden Tours](https://wknd.app/r/7pdayt/sculpture-garden-tours)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-15:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Sculpture Garden, 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20565 (38.89232, -77.02192)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: sculpture, guided-tours
- About: Guided tours of the National Gallery Sculpture Garden.
- Source: https://www.nga.gov/calendar/sculpture-garden-tours

### [Farm Harvest Fest and Carnival](https://wknd.app/r/mnk5gp/farm-harvest-fest-and-carnival)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-15:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171 (38.9378649, -77.4056735)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: festival
- Topics: harvest, farm, carnival
- About: Farm harvest festival and carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park.
- Source: https://washingtonparent.com/dc-kids-events/#!/details/farm-harvest-fest-and-carnival/20026693/2026-10-16T17

### [Boo at the Zoo](https://wknd.app/r/mzn8t9/boo-at-the-zoo)

- When: 2026-10-16 all day (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: Smithsonian National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 (38.929791, -77.049891)
- Ages: 0 to 99
- Price: $35.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, animals
- About: Evening Halloween trick-or-treating and after-hours animal viewing at the National Zoo. Costumes welcome; tickets typically around $35.
- Source: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit/events/boo-zoo

### [Shatterproof Walk DC](https://wknd.app/r/ug9uyj/shatterproof-walk-dc)

- When: 2026-10-17 08:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024 (38.87923, -77.02392)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- Topics: charity, walk, waterfront, community, addiction-awareness
- About: Join the Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction at The Wharf to raise awareness and support for people and families impacted by addiction.
- Source: https://www.wharfdc.com/upcoming-events/

### [FRESHFARM Uptown Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/dvpdjd/freshfarm-uptown-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 5500 Colorado Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011 (38.95667, -77.03319)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt, compost
- About: Saturday market in the family-centric Uptown neighborhood connecting local producers of fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/uptown

### [FRESHFARM Cesar Chavez Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/ek9wcc/freshfarm-cesar-chavez-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 700 block of Parkside Pl NE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.90047, -76.9494)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Saturday farm stand outside Cesar Chavez High School in the Parkside neighborhood with fresh local produce.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/cesar-chavez

### [FRESHFARM Columbia Heights Saturday Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/jj3fsj/freshfarm-columbia-heights-saturday-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Park Rd NW & 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 (38.93023, -77.03275)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt, compost
- About: Saturday market on the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza with a diverse vendor roster selling produce, baked goods, cheese, dairy, and authentic Mexican food.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/columbia-heights-sat

### [FRESHFARM H Street NE Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/juf6he/freshfarm-h-street-ne-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-12:30 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 800 13th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.90032, -76.98848)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Year-round Saturday market on 13th Street NE between H and I Streets with produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, coffee, flowers, and community seating.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/h-street-ne

### [FRESHFARM Cleveland Park Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/jzah47/freshfarm-cleveland-park-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 3400 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 (38.93435, -77.05842)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt, compost
- About: Bustling Saturday neighborhood market with local produce, meats, prepared foods, and on-site compost collection.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/cleveland-park

### [FRESHFARM Monroe Street Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/qz4nfa/freshfarm-monroe-street-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 716 Monroe St NE, Washington, DC 20017 (38.9332, -76.99544)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt, compost
- About: Saturday market in Brookland's Arts Walk Plaza near the CUA metro stop with local farmers, specialty food producers, and nearby artist studios.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/monroe-st

### [FRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/ufz6j7/freshfarm-mount-vernon-triangle-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 10 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 499 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001 (38.90145, -77.01876)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Saturday morning neighborhood market next to Milian Park with produce, orchard fruit, grass-fed meats, baked goods, coffee, and prepared foods.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/mount-vernon-triangle

### [Half Street Central Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/vdqkjb/half-street-central-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1015 Half St SE, Washington, DC 20003 (38.878, -77.00781)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, produce, local, family-friendly, dog-friendly
- About: A weekly Saturday farmers market near Nationals Park with 30-plus local produce and food vendors, running May through December.
- Source: http://www.capitolriverfront.org/

### [FRESHFARM Kenilworth Rec Center Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/vk5xct/freshfarm-kenilworth-rec-center-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-17 09:00-13:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 4321 Ord St NE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.90835, -76.94095)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Saturday farm stand at Kenilworth Recreation Center with fresh local produce.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/kenilworth-rec-center

### [The Big Build: Build-a-Reader with the Book Bike](https://wknd.app/r/37744u/the-big-build-build-a-reader-with-the-book-bike)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-17:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 (38.8977549, -77.0175512)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: building, stem, big-build
- About: Library outreach at the National Building Museum's Big Build festival.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth

### [Charles Houston Kiddie Cabaret (ages 1–5)](https://wknd.app/r/9j94qk/charles-houston-kiddie-cabaret-ages-1-5)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 901 Wythe St, Alexandria, VA 22314 (38.8127166, -77.0483816)
- Ages: 1 to 5
- Price: $6.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: dance
- About: Dress-up dance party for ages 1–5 with kiddie tunes, lunch, and activities; child must attend with a parent/guardian. $6.
- Source: https://www.alexandriava.gov/rpca/rpca-community-activities

### [The Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show](https://wknd.app/r/drmn9z/the-sky-tonight-live-planetarium-show)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-10:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 600 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC (38.8871904, -77.0208887)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: planetarium, astronomy
- About: Live planetarium show at the National Air and Space Museum.
- Source: https://washingtonparent.com/dc-kids-events/#!/details/the-sky-tonight-live-planetarium-show/20024185/2026-10-17T10

### [The Big Build](https://wknd.app/r/e7wezy/the-big-build)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 401 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 (38.8977549, -77.0175512)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: building, stem, architecture
- About: Featured building festival at the National Building Museum.
- Source: https://washingtonparent.com/dc-kids-events/#!/details/the-big-build/20075193/2026-10-17T10

### [Kingman Island Friends and Family Day](https://wknd.app/r/tjps6n/kingman-island-friends-and-family-day)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1005 Oklahoma Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.89549, -76.97219)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: outdoors, anacostia-river, nature, boat-tours, scavenger-hunt, free
- About: Sixth annual free family day on Kingman and Heritage Islands celebrating the Anacostia River with boat tours, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and an all-ages clothing swap.
- Source: https://www.kingmanisland.com

### [Tiny Tots (The Puppet Co.)](https://wknd.app/r/aq3j5c/tiny-tots-the-puppet-co)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 7300 MacArthur Boulevard, Glen Echo, MD (38.96693, -77.13927)
- Ages: 0 to 4
- Price: $10.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: puppet-show, toddlers, theater, lights-on
- About: Sweet puppet shows designed for the youngest theater patrons, with the lights on and doors open.
- Source: https://www.kidfriendlydc.com/tag/fun-things-to-do-with-kids-in-washington-dc/

### [Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical](https://wknd.app/r/xwywkr/chicka-chicka-boom-boom-the-musical)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 4908 Auburn Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814 (38.98981, -77.09966)
- Ages: 3 to 9
- Price: $16.00
- Category: kids
- Topics: musical, theater, books, puppets, alphabet
- About: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical is a joy-filled celebration of letters, words, and imagination with puppets, lively dancing, and audience interaction.
- Source: https://imaginationstage.org

### [Open Studio: Art Is Better Together at the Hirshhorn](https://wknd.app/r/a269rc/open-studio-art-is-better-together-at-the-hirshhorn)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 700 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC (38.88744, -77.02208)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: art-making, music, family-program
- About: Free October Saturday art-making sessions inspired by artists such as Aliza Nisenbaum, Picasso, and Joan Mitchell, with live music from Inspired Child.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events

### [Watkins Park Farmers Market](https://wknd.app/r/57p6nn/watkins-park-farmers-market)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD (38.88702, -76.78352)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farmers-market, local-produce, urban-farm, family-friendly
- About: Weekly Saturday market at Watkins Regional Park's Urban Farm Incubator selling produce grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses.
- Source: https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/watkins-park-farmers-market/2026-10-10

### [FRESHFARM Anacostia Community Museum Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/ga32sb/freshfarm-anacostia-community-museum-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC 20020 (38.85652, -76.97653)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Saturday farm stand at the Anacostia Community Museum bringing fresh local produce to Ward 8 in partnership with the Smithsonian.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/anacostia-community-museum

### [FRESHFARM THEARC Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/x4p5hd/freshfarm-thearc-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1901 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020 (38.84356, -76.97532)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, local-produce, family-friendly, snap-ebt
- About: Saturday farm stand at THEARC offering fresh local produce from Mid-Atlantic farmers, also a Market Share pickup site.
- Source: https://www.freshfarm.org/markets/thearc

### [FRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand](https://wknd.app/r/ynfmw8/freshfarm-acm-farm-stand)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:00-14:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 1901 Fort Pl SE, Washington, DC (38.85652, -76.97653)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: market
- Topics: farm-stand, farmers-market, local-produce
- About: Free-to-attend Saturday farm stand on the Anacostia Community Museum's outdoor plaza with local produce sold direct to consumers.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events-anacostia

### [Down Syndrome and Friends Community Play Group](https://wknd.app/r/7eqa96/down-syndrome-and-friends-community-play-group)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-12:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20011 (38.9551575, -76.9996081)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: play-group, accessibility, disabilities
- About: Play, reading, and resources for families of kids with disabilities.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth

### [Family Storytime + Stay and Play](https://wknd.app/r/bcqcak/family-storytime-stay-and-play)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 4407 Aspen Hill Road, Rockville, MD 20853 (39.112695, -77.0873319)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, family, play
- About: Saturday family storytime followed by stay and play.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5](https://wknd.app/r/d5vjd6/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-3-5)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 6530 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD 20782 (38.9693531, -76.9496305)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, preschool
- About: Stories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5](https://wknd.app/r/ht9aq9/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-3-5)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 4820 Annapolis Road, Bladensburg, MD 20710 (38.9397103, -76.934656)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, preschool
- About: Preschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth

### [Family Day: BFF, Ben Franklin Forever](https://wknd.app/r/vsfmer/family-day-bff-ben-franklin-forever)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-15:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540 (38.88681, -77.00473)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: library, history, ben-franklin, america-250, crafts, free
- About: Free Library of Congress Family Day honoring Ben Franklin as part of the America 250 commemoration, with hands-on activities and a visit from Franklin himself.
- Source: https://www.loc.gov

### [Fitness in the Parks - Family Zumba](https://wknd.app/r/q56nvs/fitness-in-the-parks-family-zumba)

- When: 2026-10-17 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1901 Kent Village Drive, Landover, MD (38.91637, -76.88672)
- Ages: 6 to 120
- Price: free
- Category: dance
- Topics: zumba, family-fitness, outdoor, dance-class
- About: Free outdoor family Zumba class with easy-to-follow dance moves to upbeat music, open to ages 6 and up at Columbia Park Community Center.
- Source: https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/fitness-in-the-parks-family-zumba/2026-10-10

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5](https://wknd.app/r/3pv3y9/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-3-5)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 7414 Riverdale Road, New Carrollton, MD 20784 (38.9622974, -76.8826362)
- Ages: 3 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, preschool
- About: Stories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth

### [Art Walk](https://wknd.app/r/r7zb3t/art-walk)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20001 (38.89832, -77.0231)
- Ages: 0 to 120
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: sketching, art-tour, family, free
- About: Themed Saturday sketching tour of portraits with educator-led artmaking in the Education Center afterward.
- Source: https://www.trumba.com/events-calendar/dc/washington/smithsonian-events/washington-dc-events/films/visiting/children/kids/lectures/imax/performances/museum-tours/smithsonian-events

### [Science Playtime for Kids Ages 2-5](https://wknd.app/r/spess5/science-playtime-for-kids-ages-2-5)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-13:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: run
- Where: 1759 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC (38.92388, -77.04157)
- Ages: 2 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: science, playtime, hands-on, toddlers
- About: Hands-on science playtime at Because Science designed for children ages 2 to 5.
- Source: https://admodc.org/events/

### [18th Annual American Indian Festival](https://wknd.app/r/tgwmak/18th-annual-american-indian-festival)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 16000 Croom Airport Road, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 (38.75475, -76.71011)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: festival
- Topics: native-american, heritage, live-music, crafts, food-vendors, all-ages
- About: Free annual festival celebrating Native American culture with live music, traditional dances, storytelling, archery, an artisan market, and native food vendors.
- Source: https://www.pgparks.com/event_list/aif

### [NMAAHC Kids Book Day](https://wknd.app/r/tph8qy/nmaahc-kids-book-day)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-14:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1400 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20560 (38.8911, -77.03274)
- Ages: 4 to 8
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: books, storytime, museum, reading, free
- About: Free NMAAHC Kids Book Day celebrating the children's book 123 I Like You and Me with activities, games, and hands-on explorations for ages 4 to 8.
- Source: https://nmaahc.si.edu

### [PFF Walk](https://wknd.app/r/hq4np8/pff-walk)

- When: 2026-10-17 all day (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 137 National Plaza, National Harbor, MD 20745 (38.78559, -77.01637)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: civic
- Topics: charity, walk, waterfront, community, fundraiser
- About: The PFF Walk at National Harbor raises funds and awareness for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation along Spirit Park and the Harbor Trail.
- Source: https://www.nationalharbor.com/events/