Washington DC family events
84+ upcoming. Family-friendly events in the Washington DC metro: kids shows, storytimes, festivals, museum programs.
TodayFriday, October 16
All day, through Oct 18$35
Smithsonian National ZooEvening Halloween trick-or-treating and after-hours animal viewing at the National Zoo. Costumes welcome; tickets typically around $35.
10am to 9pm, through Oct 23
WashingtonGeorgetown Cupcake is serving Halloween-themed cupcakes daily through October 31 for spooky season.
TomorrowSaturday, October 17
8am to 1pm
WashingtonJoin the Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction at The Wharf to raise awareness and support for people and families impacted by addiction.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday market in the family-centric Uptown neighborhood connecting local producers of fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday farm stand outside Cesar Chavez High School in the Parkside neighborhood with fresh local produce.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday market on the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza with a diverse vendor roster selling produce, baked goods, cheese, dairy, and authentic Mexican food.
9am to 12:30pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonYear-round Saturday market on 13th Street NE between H and I Streets with produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, coffee, flowers, and community seating.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonBustling Saturday neighborhood market with local produce, meats, prepared foods, and on-site compost collection.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday market in Brookland's Arts Walk Plaza near the CUA metro stop with local farmers, specialty food producers, and nearby artist studios.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday morning neighborhood market next to Milian Park with produce, orchard fruit, grass-fed meats, baked goods, coffee, and prepared foods.
9am to 1pm, every Saturday
WashingtonA weekly Saturday farmers market near Nationals Park with 30-plus local produce and food vendors, running May through December.
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday farm stand at Kenilworth Recreation Center with fresh local produce.
10am to 5pmFree
WashingtonLibrary outreach at the National Building Museum's Big Build festival.
10am to 12pm$6
AlexandriaDress-up dance party for ages 1–5 with kiddie tunes, lunch, and activities; child must attend with a parent/guardian. $6.
10 to 10:30am
WashingtonLive planetarium show at the National Air and Space Museum.
10am to 3pmFree
WashingtonSixth 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.
10 to 11am, through Oct 18$10
Glen EchoSweet puppet shows designed for the youngest theater patrons, with the lights on and doors open.
10am to 2pm, through Oct 18$16
BethesdaChicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical is a joy-filled celebration of letters, words, and imagination with puppets, lively dancing, and audience interaction.
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonFree October Saturday art-making sessions inspired by artists such as Aliza Nisenbaum, Picasso, and Joan Mitchell, with live music from Inspired Child.
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