Washington DC family events

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

TodaySaturday, October 17

PFF Walk

All day

National HarborThe PFF Walk at National Harbor raises funds and awareness for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation along Spirit Park and the Harbor Trail.

Boo at the Zoo

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.FallHalloween

Halloween-Themed Cupcakes at Georgetown Cupcake

10am to 9pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonGeorgetown Cupcake is serving Halloween-themed cupcakes daily through October 31 for spooky season.FallHalloween

Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! VR Experience

10am to 5pm, through Dec 31$10

WashingtonVirtual reality experience stepping back to 1776 to discover how Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.

Meet the Wheelwoman

12:30 to 3pm, through Dec 31Free

WashingtonFree costumed demonstration meeting an 1890s cyclist to learn how the safety bicycle brought women greater mobility and independence.

TomorrowSunday, October 18

One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure

10:30 to 11am, one of 3 dates

WashingtonSesame Street planetarium show for young children.

MondayOctober 19

DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Columbia Heights

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Columbia Heights Community Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Ridge Road

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Ridge Road Community Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at Columbia Heights

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Columbia Heights Community Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Rose Park

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Rose Park Recreation Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at Friendship

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Friendship Recreation Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Volta Park

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Volta Park Recreation Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Raymond

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Raymond Recreation Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at Chevy Chase

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Chevy Chase Community Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at Guy Mason

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Guy Mason Recreation Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at Volta Park

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Volta Park Recreation Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Turkey Thicket

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 18-29 months at Chevy Chase

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 18 months to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at Chevy Chase Community Center.

DPR Cooperative Play: 2.5-4 years at North Michigan Park

9am to 12pm, through Oct 23

WashingtonCooperative play program for ages 2.5 to 4 years, Monday through Friday 9am to 12pm, at North Michigan Park Recreation Center.

Open Carving Days

11am to 5pm, through Oct 22Free

ClintonWatch artist Carving Colin bring two new wood sculptures to life during live carving demos at Clearwater Nature Center, weekdays through October 28.

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