# Rainy Day Activities near Annandale

> Events under a roof: museums, libraries, theaters, and other indoor venues. Closest to Annandale first.

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### [Play and Grow: Ages 0-3](https://wknd.app/r/bn3xha/play-and-grow-ages-0-3)

- When: 2026-10-23 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 (38.803647, -76.986229)
- Ages: 0 to 3
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: play, infants, toddlers
- About: Stories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Music and Movement at Northeast Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/wpy32n/music-and-movement-at-northeast-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-10-23 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York), and 8 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 7th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.8944277, -76.9964173)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Singing, dancing, and movement for little ones with their grown-ups. Free drop-in on Friday mornings.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/15368538
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Baby & Toddler Story Time at Northeast Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/fu9cm6/baby-toddler-story-time-at-northeast-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-10-27 09:15-09:45 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 7th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.8944277, -76.9964173)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: books, little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Books, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups. Free drop-in Tuesday mornings.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/15279251
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Baby Lap Time at Northeast Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/sx29g9/baby-lap-time-at-northeast-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-10-30 15:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 7th St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.8944277, -76.9964173)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: books, little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Lap-sit songs and rhymes for pre-walking babies and caregivers. Free drop-in, Friday afternoons.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/16944420
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Jon B](https://wknd.app/r/vzsv3c/jon-b)

- When: 2026-11-07 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Bethesda Theater, 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 (38.9870616, -77.0950239)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, r-and-b, soul
- About: 90s R&B hitmaker Jon B brings 'They Don't Know' and 'Someone to Love' to Bethesda's supper club stage. A seated dinner-theater setting for a smooth throwback night.
- Source: https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventid=941363AF-CC36-45A5-3951534AD19F14A4
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Live music in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/napgfx/live-music-in-the-dmv)

### [WAR](https://wknd.app/r/rk43h6/war)

- When: 2026-11-13 20:30 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: short_run
- Cadence: run
- Where: 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 (38.9870616, -77.0950239)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, funk, soul, rock
- About: The legendary funk band behind 'Low Rider' and 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' plays two nights at the Bethesda Theater. WAR's catalog of hits guarantees a party atmosphere in the supper club.
- Source: https://www.jambase.com/show/war-bethesda-theatre-20261113
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Live music in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/napgfx/live-music-in-the-dmv)

### [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
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

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

- When: 2026-10-19 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 (39.0193362, -77.2078933)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, family
- About: Stories and activities promoting language skills and imagination.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (12.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Family Storytime + Playdate](https://wknd.app/r/7bq7v3/family-storytime-playdate)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 8005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (38.9911446, -77.0765288)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, playdate
- About: Family storytime followed by a playdate.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Baby Storytime + Playdate](https://wknd.app/r/b4u4m3/baby-storytime-playdate)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 8005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 (38.9911446, -77.0765288)
- Ages: 0 to 1
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: babies, storytime, playdate
- About: Storytime for the youngest users and caregivers, followed by playdate.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 25 min drive from the town center (13 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Ahn Chang-Hong: noon-mool](https://wknd.app/r/fd7are/ahn-chang-hong-noon-mool)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 43 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center (38.93909, -77.08842)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: korean-culture, contemporary-art, art-exhibition
- About: Major exhibition of Korean contemporary artist Ahn Chang-Hong at the American University Museum in the Katzen Arts Center, Sep 5 through Dec 6. Museum open Tue-Sun 11 AM to 4 PM; free admission.
- Source: https://www.american.edu/cas/museum/upcoming.cfm?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium&utm_term&utm_content&utm_campaign
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (9.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [DMV cultural events](https://wknd.app/f/bngusz/dmv-cultural-events)

### [Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal](https://wknd.app/r/s2ksre/beyond-words-the-sacred-art-of-ayesha-kamal)

- When: 2026-10-17 11:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 36 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 (38.93909, -77.08842)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, indoor, drop-in
- About: Solo exhibition of Islamic calligraphy by Ayesha Kamal, part of the museum's fall 2026 season on life, beauty, faith, and sorrow. Runs alongside shows by Ahn Chang-Hong, Norman S. Carr, and Mary Garrard. Free admission.
- Source: https://www.american.edu/cas/museum/index.cfm
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (9.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Gallery Talk: Observer, The Street Photographs of Norman S. Carr](https://wknd.app/r/hzu54d/gallery-talk-observer-the-street-photographs-of-norman-s)

- When: 2026-10-17 14:00-15:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016 (38.93909, -77.08842)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: free
- Category: art
- Topics: art, indoor
- About: One-time gallery talk on Norman S. Carr's fall exhibition of urban street photographs, part of the AU Museum's fall 2026 season. Free; galleries open 11am-4pm.
- Source: https://www.american.edu/cas/museum/index.cfm
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (9.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Lego Hour (Duplos)](https://wknd.app/r/wycyz6/lego-hour-duplos)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3310 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (38.9338425, -77.0579128)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: lego, duplos, play
- About: Play with Duplos in the Children's Room.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Baby Lap Time at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/c6pgek/baby-lap-time-at-cleveland-park-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-11-09 11:30-12:00 (America/New_York), and 5 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008 (38.9338425, -77.0579128)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: books, little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Lap-sit songs, rhymes, and bounces for pre-walking babies with their grown-ups. Free drop-in, Monday mornings.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17210980
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (10.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Raj Haldar: What Rhymes with Pterodactyl? - Storytime](https://wknd.app/r/fpr4sf/raj-haldar-what-rhymes-with-pterodactyl-storytime)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 (38.95547, -77.06965)
- Ages: 0 to 8
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, author-event, picture-books, rhyming
- About: Morning storytime and rhyming-book fun with author Raj Haldar at the Connecticut Avenue store.
- Source: https://politics-prose.com/children-teens
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.3 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [DPR Cooperative Play (18-29 months) at Columbia Heights](https://wknd.app/r/2n4bu4/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-columbia-heights)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 160 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Columbia Heights Community Center, 1480 Girard St NW, Washington, DC 20009 (38.9252387, -77.0350952)
- Ages: 1 to 2
- Category: class
- Topics: little-kids, indoor
- About: DPR parent co-op play program for ages 18 to 29 months (the Caterpillars), weekday mornings 9am to 12pm through the school year. Registration required.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Dance Across Mexico: Beginner's Workshop in Mexican Dance Styles](https://wknd.app/r/9z8eeg/dance-across-mexico-beginners-workshop-in-mexican-dance)

- When: 2026-10-22 18:30-20:30 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Mexican Cultural Institute (38.92555, -77.03604)
- Ages: 15 to adult
- Price: $200.00
- Category: dance
- Topics: mexican-culture, folklorico, dance-workshop, beginner
- About: Ten-week beginner Mexican folk dance workshop with the DC Folklorico Dance Company at the Mexican Cultural Institute, taught bilingually in English and Spanish and exploring folklorico styles from different regions of Mexico; final participant presentation the week of December 14. One $200 registration covers all 10 Thursday sessions (6:30-8:30 PM) in Cinecito; capacity 24, ages 15+.
- Source: https://events.humanitix.com/dance-across-mexico-a-beginner-s-workshop-to-learn-the-different-mexican-dance-styles
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [DMV cultural events](https://wknd.app/f/bngusz/dmv-cultural-events)

### [Baby Lap Time at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/9x9zhd/baby-lap-time-at-mt-pleasant-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-10-27 13:00-13:30 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, 3160 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 (38.9304902, -77.0372242)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: books, little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Lap-sit songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for babies from birth until they start walking, with their grown-ups. Free drop-in, Tuesdays.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/15040269
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (11.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [A River is Alive: Paintings by Pat Silbert](https://wknd.app/r/t7tg3r/a-river-is-alive-paintings-by-pat-silbert)

- When: 2026-10-17 13:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 4 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: run
- Where: Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East West Highway, #102, Bethesda, MD 20814 (38.9844345, -77.0927047)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, gallery, exhibition, painting, bethesda, potomac-river
- About: Solo paintings by Pat Silbert celebrating the Potomac River and the sacred value of the natural world. The work responds to Robert Macfarlane's book Is a River Alive with an emphatic yes. At the member-run Waverly Street Gallery in downtown Bethesda; reception Friday, October 2. Gallery open Thursday through Sunday, 1 to 6 pm.
- Source: https://www.waverlystreetgallery.com/exhibitions
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [DPR Cooperative Play (18-29 months) at Raymond Rec Center](https://wknd.app/r/zsse8s/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-raymond-rec-center)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 160 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Raymond Recreation Center, 3725 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20010 (38.9360153, -77.0270882)
- Ages: 1 to 2
- Category: class
- Topics: little-kids, indoor
- About: DPR parent co-op play program for ages 18 to 29 months, weekday mornings 9am to 12pm through the school year. Registration required; caregiver participation is part of the co-op model.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Exploring Color Fearlessly by Noreene Janus](https://wknd.app/r/q6qwsf/exploring-color-fearlessly-by-noreene-janus)

- When: 2026-10-25 13:00-18:00 (America/New_York), and 15 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Waverly Street Gallery, 4600 East West Highway, #102, Bethesda, MD 20814 (38.9844345, -77.0927047)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: exhibit
- Topics: art, gallery, exhibition, painting, bethesda, color
- About: Solo show by Noreene Janus built on a saturated palette of red, yellow, orange and blue. The paintings urge viewers to live life to the fullest through fearless color. Reception Friday, October 30, at the member-run Waverly Street Gallery in downtown Bethesda. Gallery open Thursday through Sunday, 1 to 6 pm.
- Source: https://www.waverlystreetgallery.com/exhibitions
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Baby Drum Circle at Petworth Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/krb8ma/baby-drum-circle-at-petworth-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00-16:00 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Petworth Neighborhood Library, 4200 Kansas Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011 (38.9421917, -77.0261369)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: little-kids, indoor, stroller-ok
- About: Musical play time with drums and rhythm instruments for babies and toddlers. Free; registration required on the DCPL calendar. Saturdays; the Nov 7 session runs 11am to noon.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17524261
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Music and Movement](https://wknd.app/r/8zqz9y/music-and-movement)

- When: 2026-10-20 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 1547 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20032 (38.8461627, -76.9811257)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: music, dance, movement
- About: Children's dance party at the library.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Family Story Time at Reservoir Park Recreation Center (Shaw Library)](https://wknd.app/r/63js4d/family-story-time-at-reservoir-park-recreation-center-shaw)

- When: 2026-10-26 10:00-10:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Reservoir Park Recreation Center, 10 Lower Service Court NW, Washington, DC (38.92319, -77.01054)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: books, storytime, indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: Shaw Library staff bring family story time to Reservoir Park Recreation Center during the branch renovation. Stories and songs for ages 0 to 5 with a caregiver. Free.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17146494
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Drag Story Hour with Tiffany D. Carter](https://wknd.app/r/535fsf/drag-story-hour-with-tiffany-d-carter)

- When: 2026-10-18 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 4203 9th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 (38.94221, -77.02485)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, bookstore, lgbtq, free, petworth
- About: Free story hour where drag storyteller Tiffany D. Carter reads books to kids; RSVP is requested and, for safety, adults must be accompanied by a child.
- Source: https://loyaltybookstores.com/events
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Drag Story Hour at Loyalty Bookstores](https://wknd.app/r/7va63c/drag-story-hour-at-loyalty-bookstores)

- When: 2026-10-18 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Loyalty Bookstores, 4203 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20011 (38.94221, -77.02485)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, drag-story-hour, bookstore, lgbtq
- About: Free monthly drag story hour with special guest readers at Loyalty's Petworth shop.
- Source: https://loyaltybookstores.com/events
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Toddler Explorations at Anacostia Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/x8fgmt/toddler-explorations-at-anacostia-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Anacostia Neighborhood Library, 1800 Marion Barry Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020 (38.8660175, -76.978544)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Open-ended play and exploration for toddlers with caregivers. Free drop-in on Monday mornings; only two October dates are currently posted.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17534386
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Big Moments, Little Stories at the Anacostia Community Museum](https://wknd.app/r/wntjm4/big-moments-little-stories-at-the-anacostia-community-museum)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 9 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, DC 20020 (38.8565357, -76.9768339)
- Ages: 1 to 7
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: little-kids, indoor, books, history
- About: Free Friday storytime with sensory play in the Sunburst Lounge, for ages 18 months to 7. Stories connect with the museum's current exhibitions; stay after for indoor play and creative exploration.
- 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
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Swapmeet at Songbyrd Music House](https://wknd.app/r/t6r3fr/swapmeet-at-songbyrd-music-house)

- When: 2026-10-24 19:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: Songbyrd Music House, 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.910303, -76.9964119)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, rock, indie
- About: Indie rockers Swapmeet play Songbyrd Music House in the Union Market area. Guitar-driven songs in the intimate listening room. 7 PM.
- Source: https://www.jambase.com/show/swapmeet-songbyrd-music-house-20261024
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Live music in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/napgfx/live-music-in-the-dmv)

### [New Orchestra of Washington: Songs for the Departed (Dia de los Muertos)](https://wknd.app/r/f7newa/new-orchestra-of-washington-songs-for-the-departed-dia-de)

- When: 2026-11-01 19:00-21:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Theresa and Jane Lang Theatre, 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002 (38.89998, -76.98722)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: cultural-heritage, hispanic-heritage, classical-music, evening, indoor
- About: A Dia de los Muertos program of Copland, Moncayo, Vaughan Williams, Revueltas, Ravel and Contreras with violinist Emma-Grace Kim. A pre-concert reception with fare, drinks and a silent auction supports music education.
- Source: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos/
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (12.9 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)

### [Halloween Fun Scavenger Hunt](https://wknd.app/r/ra4qnc/halloween-fun-scavenger-hunt)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 768 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170 (38.97184, -77.38704)
- Ages: 3 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, scavenger-hunt, games
- About: Halloween-themed scavenger hunt at the Herndon Fortnightly Library info desk.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17542476
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Maker Monday: LEGO Club](https://wknd.app/r/ywxgmq/maker-monday-lego-club)

- When: 2026-10-19 16:30-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 768 Center Street, Herndon, VA 20170 (38.97184, -77.38704)
- Ages: 5 to 12
- Category: kids
- Topics: lego, makers, steam
- About: Monday LEGO building club in the Herndon Maker Lab.
- Source: https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17277612
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Library Playdate at Herndon Fortnightly Library](https://wknd.app/r/ae5tjc/library-playdate-at-herndon-fortnightly-library)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:30-11:30 (America/New_York), and 48 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Herndon Fortnightly Meeting Room, 768 Center Street, Herndon, VA (38.9718305, -77.3871028)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Open playdate with toys for little ones plus social time for caregivers. Drop in Friday mornings.
- Source: http://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/17154730
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Story Time: Space Spinners](https://wknd.app/r/vasjhm/story-time-space-spinners)

- When: 2026-10-20 11:00 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151 (38.91143, -77.44321)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, space, weekly
- About: Weekly Tuesday and Thursday space-themed story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center.
- Source: https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/events/story-time-space-spinners-1
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Story Time: Nobody Owns the Sky](https://wknd.app/r/wwcrby/story-time-nobody-owns-the-sky)

- When: 2026-11-03 11:00 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151 (38.91143, -77.44321)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, aviation, weekly
- About: Weekly Tuesday and Thursday story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center in November.
- Source: https://airandspace.si.edu/whats-on/events/story-time-nobody-owns-sky-0
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Playday at the Library: Treat Bags](https://wknd.app/r/yt7sw8/playday-at-the-library-treat-bags)

- When: 2026-10-22 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2398 Iverson Street, Temple Hills, MD 20748 (38.8351536, -76.9565605)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: crafts, fall, play
- About: Make a fall-themed treat bag; play and socialize.
- Source: https://ww1.pgcmls.info/events?t=Storytime+or+Playday&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Kiddie Open Gym in Herndon](https://wknd.app/r/v2qy43/kiddie-open-gym-in-herndon)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA (38.9728439, -77.3934811)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor
- About: Open gym play with mats, toys and equipment for ages 6 months to 5 years. $3 drop-in per child; no session Nov 27.
- Source: https://www.herndon-va.gov/departments/recreation/herndon-community-center/open-gym/kiddie-open-gym
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (13.7 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Strong Start Playgroup at Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/fu2hbs/strong-start-playgroup-at-francis-a-gregory-neighborhood)

- When: 2026-11-02 11:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 1 more date
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: monthly
- Where: Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, 3660 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20020 (38.86488, -76.9542)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: indoor, little-kids, drop-in
- About: OSSE Strong Start playgroup for children under age 3 with a caregiver, on the official OSSE schedule for the Gregory branch. Play-based early-learning session. Free.
- Source: https://osse.dc.gov/node/1357206
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Baby Lap Time at Woodridge Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/nq99e3/baby-lap-time-at-woodridge-neighborhood-library)

- When: 2026-10-26 11:00-11:45 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Woodridge Neighborhood Library, 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018 (38.9274696, -76.9786438)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: books, little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Lap-sit songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for babies until they start walking, with caregivers. Free drop-in Monday mornings.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/15181749
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Music and Motion (Potomac)](https://wknd.app/r/4sm9mr/music-and-motion-potomac)

- When: 2026-10-23 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 2201 Opitz Boulevard, Woodbridge, VA 22191 (38.63271, -77.28064)
- Ages: 1 to 6
- Category: kids
- Topics: music, movement, toddlers
- About: Music and movement program for ages 1-6 at Potomac Library.
- Source: https://pwcgov.libnet.info/event/16490605
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.4 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Northern Virginia family events](https://wknd.app/f/6xgp28/northern-virginia-family-events)

### [Bubble, Bubble, Toil and Trouble](https://wknd.app/r/gq3td5/bubble-bubble-toil-and-trouble)

- When: 2026-10-22 16:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3935 Benning Road NE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.8941485, -76.9477996)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: halloween, arts-crafts
- About: Bubbling-over kid-oriented Halloween-themed arts and crafts.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Baby and Toddler Playdate at Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library](https://wknd.app/r/wmzn4s/baby-and-toddler-playdate-at-benning-dorothy-i-height)

- When: 2026-10-28 10:30-11:15 (America/New_York), and 7 more dates
- Scarcity: weekly
- Cadence: weekly
- Where: Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, 3935 Benning Rd NE, Washington, DC 20019 (38.894229, -76.947848)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: little-kids, drop-in, stroller-ok, indoor
- About: Unstructured playtime for babies and toddlers and their caregivers, with library toys. Free drop-in Wednesday mornings.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17463162
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (14.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [Bilingual Storytime (English/French)](https://wknd.app/r/b4ywub/bilingual-storytime-english-french)

- When: 2026-10-18 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 900 Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (38.9949423, -77.0246713)
- Ages: 0 to 7
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: bilingual, french, storytime
- About: Bilingual English/French storytime.
- Source: https://mcpl.libnet.info/events?t=Storytime&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

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

- When: 2026-10-23 11:00-11:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- 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
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [The War and Treaty](https://wknd.app/r/qy8hzc/the-war-and-treaty)

- When: 2026-11-13 20:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (38.9974455, -77.0276065)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: concert
- Topics: live-music, soul, folk
- About: Husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter bring their gospel-soaked country soul to the Fillmore. Their live show moves between stirring ballads and high-energy celebration.
- Source: https://concerts50.com/show/the-war-and-treaty-in-silver-spring-tickets-nov-13-2026
- Distance: about 30 min drive from the town center (15 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Live music in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/napgfx/live-music-in-the-dmv)

### [DPR Cooperative Play (18-29 months) at Turkey Thicket](https://wknd.app/r/dm29ar/dpr-cooperative-play-18-29-months-at-turkey-thicket)

- When: 2026-10-19 09:00-12:00 (America/New_York), and 160 more dates
- Scarcity: daily
- Cadence: daily
- Where: Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017 (38.9380885, -76.9928164)
- Ages: 1 to 2
- Category: class
- Topics: little-kids, indoor
- About: DPR parent co-op play program for ages 18 to 29 months, weekday mornings 9am to 12pm through the school year. Registration required; caregiver participation is part of the co-op model.
- Source: https://dpr.dc.gov/page/cooperative-play-locations
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (13.8 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoMa infant events](https://wknd.app/f/djsmnm/noma-infant-events)

### [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
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (14.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Toddler Play Party](https://wknd.app/r/mvjezc/toddler-play-party)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:00-11:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 416 Cedar Street NW, Washington, DC (38.9744396, -77.0201563)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: toddlers, play
- About: Unstructured play time tailored for kids 0-5.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (14.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Legos in the Library!](https://wknd.app/r/phy72a/legos-in-the-library)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:00-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20011 (38.9551575, -76.9996081)
- Ages: 2 to 6
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: lego, play
- About: Open LEGO play in the library.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (14.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-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: once
- 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
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (14.1 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Family Story Time](https://wknd.app/r/8dnyn5/family-story-time)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:30-12:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 7420 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012 (38.9803487, -77.0270514)
- Ages: 0 to 5
- Price: free
- Category: reading
- Topics: storytime, family
- About: Story time for the whole family, with a playtime hour afterwards.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (14.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Messy Art: Exploring mark-making](https://wknd.app/r/s252kh/messy-art-exploring-mark-making)

- When: 2026-10-22 16:30-17:30 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 7420 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20012 (38.9803487, -77.0270514)
- Ages: 0 to 12
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: art, painting
- About: Get messy with paint on recycled cardboard panels.
- Source: https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events?a=Birth+-+5&r=thismonth
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (14.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [The Next Chapter: Art from Vietnam at CreeMos Gallery](https://wknd.app/r/8ct2md/the-next-chapter-art-from-vietnam-at-creemos-gallery)

- When: 2026-10-17 15:00-18:00 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: CreeMos Gallery, 7000 Carroll Ave, Takoma, MD 20912 (38.9749149, -77.0123378)
- Ages: all ages
- Category: art
- Topics: art, exhibition, sound-bath, dinner, vietnamese-art, takoma-park
- About: One-evening event at CreeMos Gallery in Takoma Park pairing The Next Chapter: Art from Vietnam, an exhibition of Vietnamese art and culture, with a meditative sound bath and a Vietnamese dinner. Saturday, October 17, 3 to 6 pm. Ages 18 and up.
- Source: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creemos-gallery-art-exhibition-sound-bath-dinner-tickets-2002308986078
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (14.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Art events in the DMV](https://wknd.app/f/nfn8xc/art-events-in-the-dmv)

### [Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5](https://wknd.app/r/s22mzg/ready-2-read-storytime-ages-3-5)

- When: 2026-10-19 10:15-10:45 (America/New_York)
- Scarcity: one_day
- Cadence: once
- Where: 3409 Rhode Island Avenue, Mount Rainier, MD 20712 (38.936681, -76.9607015)
- 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
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Washington DC family events](https://wknd.app/f/5karfp/washington-dc-family-events)

### [Baby Storytime at Sterling Library](https://wknd.app/r/n2b4qw/baby-storytime-at-sterling-library)

- When: 2026-10-21 10:00-10:30 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Sterling Library, 22330 South Sterling Boulevard, Sterling, VA 20164 (38.99805, -77.40685)
- Ages: 0 to 2
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, books, little-kids, indoor
- About: Lap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver, followed by playtime. Held Wednesday mornings at Sterling.
- Source: https://loudoun.libnet.info/event/16414206
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Toddler Storytime at Sterling Library](https://wknd.app/r/ysad96/toddler-storytime-at-sterling-library)

- When: 2026-10-22 10:30-11:00 (America/New_York), and 2 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: Sterling Library, 22330 South Sterling Boulevard, Sterling, VA 20164 (38.99805, -77.40685)
- Ages: 1 to 3
- Price: free
- Category: kids
- Topics: storytime, books, little-kids, indoor
- About: Rhymes, songs, stories and movement for children 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. Held Thursday mornings in Meeting Room B at Sterling.
- Source: https://loudoun.libnet.info/event/15064856
- Distance: about 35 min drive from the town center (15.5 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [NoVA infant activities](https://wknd.app/f/g4ptfe/nova-infant-activities)

### [Factory of Fear: Outbreak at ARTfactory](https://wknd.app/r/zs4k3t/factory-of-fear-outbreak-at-artfactory)

- When: 2026-10-17 19:00-22:30 (America/New_York), and 3 more dates
- Scarcity: few_dates
- Cadence: run
- Where: ARTfactory, 9419 Battle Street, Manassas, VA 20110 (38.7505, -77.47211)
- Ages: all ages
- Price: $25.00
- Category: festival
- Topics: halloween, evening, indoor
- About: ARTfactory's fifth annual haunt turns four floors of the historic Manassas building into Outbreak, a walk-through of infection and quarantine with live actors. Proceeds support arts programming; not for kids under 14.
- Source: https://visitmanassas.org/event/factory-of-fear-outbreak-oct-15/
- Distance: about 40 min drive from the town center (15.2 mi, straight line)
- Feed: [Fall events in DC](https://wknd.app/f/96g4j7/fall-events-in-dc)