wkndFri Oct 16 2026, 5:30 to 8pmFreeWashingtonFree all-ages opening celebration for the Carlotta Corpron photography survey with curator talks and all galleries open.
Fri Oct 16 2026, 5:30 to 6:30pmWashingtonTot-friendly Shabbat celebration with songs and stories in partnership with Bet Mishpachah.
Fri Oct 16 2026, 3 to 5pmFreeWashingtonFree book talk where Disney Legend and Imagineer Joe Rohde explores creativity and imagination behind his new book Floating Mountains, with Q&A.
Fri Oct 16 2026, 12 to 1pmWashingtonSafe solar viewing at the National Air and Space Museum.
Fri Oct 16 2026, 10 to 11:30amBethesdaLive kids' music with the Jennifer Schimpf Trio as part of Montgomery Parks' Little Jams children's concert series.
Fri Oct 16 2026, 10:30 to 11:15amFreeBethesda45-minute family-friendly yoga class with meditation, movement, and songs for children under 5.
Fri Oct 16 2026, 10:30 to 11:10amFreePoolesvilleMusic, movement, stories, rhymes, craft and more.
Thu Oct 15 2026, 5 to 8pmFreeWashingtonFree monthly evening program with art experiences at the Phillips Collection.
Thu Oct 15 2026, 5:30 to 7pmFreeWashingtonCozy fall social with warm cider, seasonal snacks, and a mini pumpkin patch.
Thu Oct 15 2026, 10am to 4pmFreeWashingtonHands-on invention space where kids ages 6-12 create, collaborate, and experiment with STEM plus art and history.
Thu Oct 15 2026, 10am to 4pmFreeWashingtonLearning space for children six and under combining touchable objects and museum collections for young historians.
Thu Oct 15 2026, 9:30am to 1:30pmFreeWashingtonDrop-in creative nature play at the Zoo's Bird House celebrating farm animals, designed for ages 0-5 with caregivers.
Thu Oct 15 2026, 12 to 1pmFreeOxon HillPlay and socializing celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Thu Oct 15 2026, 11 to 11:30amFreeSilver SpringBilingual English/Spanish family storytime.
Thu Oct 15 2026, 10 to 11amWashingtonCoffee and conversation for new parents on starting solids, hosted by the EDCJCC.
Wed Oct 14 2026, 3 to 8pmFreeWashingtonCommunity blood drive hosted by the EDCJCC; walk-in donors welcome in the afternoon.
Wed Oct 14 2026, 4:45 to 5:30pmWashingtonBallet, tap, and jazz combo dance class for ages 3-6.
Wed Oct 14 2026, 3:30 to 5pmWashingtonFamily-friendly Wicked Wednesdays session at Because Science exploring spooky skeleton anatomy.
Wed Oct 14 2026, 10am to 5pmFreeWashingtonFree admission day with drop-in art-making in the museum studio inspired by the artists on view, open to visitors of all ages with children 12 and younger accompanied by an adult.
Wed Oct 14 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeWashingtonNational Fossil Day at the Natural History Museum with kid-friendly activities: touch and hold real fossils and watch experts at work in the FossiLab, free with no registration.
Wed Oct 14 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeWashingtonFree kid-friendly National Fossil Day activities at the National Museum of Natural History, including touching real fossils and watching experts in the FossiLab.
Wed Oct 14 2026, 1 to 1:30pmFreeWashingtonTribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh in the Potomac Atrium, with Q&A on Indigenous culture.
Wed Oct 14 2026, 10:30 to 11amFreeWashingtonDrop-in program for ages 0-2 with a book by a Native author or illustrator, free play, and sensory enrichment.
Wed Oct 14 2026, 10:10 to 10:50amWashingtonToddler dance class with a grown-up.
Tue Oct 13 2026, 4:30pmAlexandriaKids' author event with Devin Elle Kurtz, creator of The Bakery Dragon, at Old Town Books.
Tue Oct 13 2026, 5 to 5:30pmFreeSilver SpringEvening storytime fun for the whole family (starts before 6pm).
Tue Oct 13 2026, 3 to 4pmFreeWashingtonRead a story about designing cities, then build hands-on with LEGO with the National Building Museum.
Tue Oct 13 2026, 2 to 3pmFreeBladensburgStories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.
Tue Oct 13 2026, 1 to 2pmWashingtonFamily program at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Tue Oct 13 2026, 11am to 2pmFreeWashingtonSort mail like a postal clerk and decide what gets delivered versus sent to the Dead Letter Office, then leave with a prize.
Tue Oct 13 2026, 10:30am to 12pmFreeWashingtonFree drop-in play program where children ages 0-5 and their caregivers explore fossils through developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities.
Tue Oct 13 2026, 10:30 to 11amFreeShaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood LibraryFree Shaw Library story time hosted at the Goethe-Institut—songs, rhymes, and books for birth–5. First-come, first-served.
Tue Oct 13 2026, 10:30 to 11amFreeSouthwest Neighborhood LibraryFree children’s dance-party program with music and instruments for birth–5 at Southwest Neighborhood Library.
Mon Oct 12 2026, 5:30 to 7:30pmFreeGermantownA 1950s-style drive-in movie night for ages 3 to 8 with cardboard-box cars, popcorn, and a classic animated adventure.
Mon Oct 12 2026, 10am to 5pmFreeWashingtonSee the official flowers of every U.S. state and territory as living plants plus intricate paper sculptures, in the Conservatory. Closes October 12.
Mon Oct 12 2026, 1 to 3pm$29FairfaxMickey and friends headline a star-studded ice skating gala with music and Disney characters.
Mon Oct 12 2026, 9am to 12pmFreeMcLeanFree Monday touch-a-truck event where kids can touch, sit in, and explore their favorite cars and trucks.
Mon Oct 12 2026, 11 to 11:30amFreeSilver SpringStorytime for babies 0-18 months and caregivers.
Mon Oct 12 2026, 10:30 to 11amFreeRockvilleStorytime for the youngest library users and caregivers.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 5:30 to 9pm$30ManassasKC Dance presents vibrant Nepalese dances, songs, comedy, and cultural performances for an exciting family evening at the Hylton Performing Arts Center.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 2 to 8:30pmFreeGlen EchoFestival of pop-up demos, fashion show, and dance lessons on coming-of-age traditions, closing with a community quince celebration.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 1 to 7pmAlexandriaSixth annual family-friendly Ethiopian Fall Festival celebrating culture and community with live music, traditional dance, food, local vendors, and kids' activities.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 1 to 7pmAlexandriaA family-friendly celebration of Ethiopian culture with live music, traditional dance, food, and kids' activities.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 4 to 5pmFreeSilver SpringShort circle time followed by play-based activity stations.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 11am to 5pmFreeSterlingLoudoun Fall Festival at Dulles Town Center supporting local makers, small businesses, artists, and nonprofits with a family-friendly community weekend.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 11am to 5pmFreeSterlingA fall festival celebrating local makers, small businesses, artists, and nonprofits in Loudoun.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 2 to 4pm$18WashingtonSunday afternoon documentary screening at the Capital Jewish Museum.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 1 to 3pmFreeWashingtonOutdoor opera performance in Dupont Circle park.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 11am to 3pmWheatonFamily sports day where kids can try different sports activities at Wheaton Ice Arena.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 11am to 3pmFreeWashingtonFirst annual Georgetown Canal Day celebrates the C&O Canal with mules, music, games, and hands-on fun for kids.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 11am to 3pmFreeWheaton Regional ParkFree community sports day at Wheaton Ice Arena and sports facilities—try activities, games, and family fitness around Wheaton Regional Park.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 11am to 2:30pmFreeWashingtonPerformers sing, dance, and teach the ring shout, the syncopated tradition of song and movement created by enslaved communities.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 11 to 11:30amFreeGermantownMultisensory storytelling for children who learn best through sensory play.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 10 to 11amFreeWashingtonFree monthly storytime for young children, ages 2-6.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 10:30 to 11amFreeRockvilleStories and activities promoting language skills and imagination.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 10 to 11amFreeWashingtonStories and songs for ages 0-5, presented as Planet Word outreach.
Sun Oct 11 2026, 9 to 11amFreeUpper MarlboroFree community walk at Watkins Regional Park with Dr. Latey Bradford, combining movement, health education, and connection for all ages and fitness levels.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 8:30pmFreeFairfaxOld Town Fairfax fall festival with over 400 arts, crafts, and food vendors plus children's activities and three stages of live music and entertainment.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 3 to 7pmFreeWashingtonFree concert in Lamont Plaza with live music and screenprinting.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 4 to 7pmColesvilleMontgomery Parks' AutumnFest seasonal celebration at Maydale Nature Classroom.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 3 to 4pmFreeWashingtonMusical play time with drums for babies and caregivers.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 1 to 4pm$8ClintonHands-on craft projects using natural and nature-inspired materials at Clearwater Nature Center; $8 residents, $11 non-residents.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 2 to 3pmFreeKensingtonStory time and hands-on activities with the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 3pmHerndonSweet tea party at Frying Pan Farm Park where kids ages 4-7 meet a farm animal, decorate with their favorite stuffed animal, and enjoy a story with cookies and tea.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 11am to 3pmWashingtonHands-on workshop pairing artist-led hand stitching with conversation and discovery for learners ages 13 and older.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 3pmFreeFalls ChurchFree fall-themed farm day with a petting farm, pony rides, pumpkin painting, scarecrow making, live music, and tours of the historic Cherry Hill farmhouse and barn.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 11am to 3pmFreeWashingtonFree National Chess Day community chess event with a four-round open tournament, beginner lessons, guided open play, trivia, and prizes.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 9am to 2:30pmWashingtonNational festival for acolytes, featured youth and family event.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 1 to 2pmWashingtonMeet Native comic artists at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeWashingtonFamily art-making inspired by Aliza Nisenbaum's painting with guest band Magpie from Inspired Child.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 2pmFreeWashingtonFree family day at the House of Sweden with Swedish traditions, hands-on play, learning, and creative activities for children and grandparents alike.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 1:15 to 2pmFreeWashingtonFamily-friendly interactive tour of the Water's Edge exhibition plus water-inspired artmaking in the imagiNATIONS Activity Center.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 9:30am to 1:30pmFreeWashingtonFree drop-in nature play in the Bird House Classroom for ages 0-5, celebrating World Farm Animals Day with creative farm-animal activities.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 12 to 1pmWashingtonJunior hip hop dance class for ages 5-8.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 1pmWashingtonMonthly drop-in family program with kid-friendly gallery tours and studio art-making, plus a carpeted creative-play area with blocks, books, toys, and games.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 11am to 12:30pmFreeUpper MarlboroFree hands-on workshop introducing children to the powerful connection between healthy eating and mental well-being.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 11am to 12pmFreeGlenardenPlay and socializing with friends, rain or shine.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10:45am to 12pmWashingtonA Saturday morning family program with tot-friendly music, movement, and Shabbat-themed play at Adas Israel Congregation.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 11am to 12pmFreeWashingtonWashington Concert Opera performs a free outdoor concert of opera and musical theater favorites at Union Market; children and pets welcome, come and go as you please.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10am to 12pmFreeWashingtonFree family-friendly garden workshop with guided breathwork, walking meditation, herbal wisdom, a shared tea ritual, and reflective journaling.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10:45am to 12pmWashingtonFamily Shabbat gathering for babies and toddlers with songs, music, and community at Adas Israel Congregation.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 11 to 11:45amWashingtonCreative movement dance class for young children.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10:30 to 11:30amFreeGaithersburgSpecial firefighter storytime celebrating Fire Prevention Week.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 11 to 11:30amFreeGaithersburgMultisensory storytelling for neurodivergent children and children with intellectual disabilities.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10 to 11amWashingtonJunior ballet class for ages 5-8.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10:30 to 11amFreeBladensburgPreschool storytime celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 8 to 11amFreeUpper MarlboroGuided morning bird walk with a naturalist through woods, fields, and wetlands at Jug Bay, a nationally Important Bird Area with 300-plus recorded species.
Sat Oct 10 2026, 10 to 11amWashingtonAll six Banana Ball teams descend on Nationals Park for the Banana Bowl, a zany exhibition baseball event for all ages.
Fri Oct 9 2026, all day$19National Children's MuseumOpening Sept 26 at the National Children's Museum, kids can dig for fossils, explore volcanic and icy climates, and climb among giant dinosaurs in this hands-on Cretaceous-period exhibit.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 5:30 to 7:30pmWashingtonDrive-in screening of The Addams Family at Union Market.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 11am to 7pmWashingtonDr Martens Georgetown celebrates the legacy of the 1460 boot with the With Bouncing Soles in-store event.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 5:30 to 7pm$6ClintonFamily campfire night with nature stories and roasted marshmallows at Clearwater Nature Center; children attend with a registered parent or adult.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 4:30 to 5pmFreeWashingtonSing familiar songs and learn new ones with Rachel and her ukulele.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 11am to 5pmWashingtonThe Lantern Bookshop kicks off its popular fall sale with everything in the shop half-priced (except tote bags).
Fri Oct 9 2026, 12 to 4pmFreeWashingtonSpecial one-day Chef's Table at Sweet Home Cafe with chef Jeffery Smith Jr. serving elevated comfort food; free to attend, menu items vary in price.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 11am to 12:45pmFreeWashingtonFamily film series celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring Rio.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 11am to 12pmFreeWashingtonMeet and play with other babies and caregivers; toys provided.
Fri Oct 9 2026, 11am to 12pm$4KetteringBehind-the-scenes look at horse care for ages 7 and up at Old Maryland Farm, learning the daily routines that keep horses healthy and safe.
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