Washington DC family events
84+ upcoming. Family-friendly events in the Washington DC metro: kids shows, storytimes, festivals, museum programs.
TodaySaturday, October 17
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday farm stand at THEARC offering fresh local produce from Mid-Atlantic farmers, also a Market Share pickup site.
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonFree-to-attend Saturday farm stand on the Anacostia Community Museum's outdoor plaza with local produce sold direct to consumers.
10:30am to 12:30pmFree
WashingtonPlay, reading, and resources for families of kids with disabilities.
10:30 to 11:30amFree
RockvilleSaturday family storytime followed by stay and play.
10:30 to 11am, every SaturdayFree
HyattsvilleStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
10:30 to 11amFree
BladensburgPreschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.
10:30am to 3:30pmFree
WashingtonFree 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.
10:30 to 11am, through Oct 18
WashingtonWeekly in-store story time at Solid State Books; Thursdays for babies and toddlers, Saturdays for ages 0-5, Sundays for ages 4 and up.
10:30 to 11:30am, every SaturdayFree
LandoverFree outdoor family Zumba class with easy-to-follow dance moves to upbeat music, open to ages 6 and up at Columbia Park Community Center.
11 to 11:30am, every SaturdayFree
New CarrolltonStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.
11 to 11:30am, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonThemed Saturday sketching tour of portraits with educator-led artmaking in the Education Center afterward.
11am to 1pm, every Saturday
WashingtonHands-on science playtime at Because Science designed for children ages 2 to 5.
11am to 4pmFree
Upper MarlboroFree annual festival celebrating Native American culture with live music, traditional dances, storytelling, archery, an artisan market, and native food vendors.
11am to 2pmFree
WashingtonFree 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.
11am to 3pm, through Oct 18
HerndonFarm harvest festival and carnival at Frying Pan Farm Park.
11am to 1pm, one of 4 dates
WashingtonA guided walking tour of the murals and public art across the Union Market District.
11:30am to 1:45pm, through Oct 18
Glen EchoThe Puppet Co. presents Jennie the Cat: A Halloween Adventure, a Helen Hayes-nominated puppet show with cuddly puppets, audience interaction, and original music.
11:30am to 6pm, through Oct 18Free
WashingtonHands-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.
1 to 1:45pm, through Oct 18Free
WashingtonFree 15-minute Spotlight Talks by a Phillips educator on a work from the permanent collection or a special exhibition; no reservations required.
2 to 3pm, through Oct 18Free
WashingtonGuided tours of the National Gallery Sculpture Garden.
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