Rainy Day Activities near Annandale
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Tue Oct 20, 11 to 11:25amFree
About 25 min drive25 minWashington, DCAmerican Sign Language story time.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 4 to 5pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minWashington, DCCraft project in the Children's Reading Room.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11am to 12pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minOxon Hill, MDStories, music, and activities with the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minNortheast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCSinging, dancing, and movement for little ones with their grown-ups. Free drop-in on Friday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 27, 9:15 to 9:45amFree
About 25 min drive25 minNortheast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCBooks, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers with their grown-ups. Free drop-in Tuesday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Fri Oct 30, 3 to 4pmFree
About 25 min drive25 minNortheast Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs and rhymes for pre-walking babies and caregivers. Free drop-in, Friday afternoons.From NoMa infant events
Sat Nov 7, 8pm
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda Theater, Bethesda, MD90s 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.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 13, 8:30pm
About 25 min drive25 minBethesda, MDThe 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.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 10:30 to 11am
About 25 min drive25 minWashington, DCWeekly in-store story time at Solid State Books; Thursdays for babies and toddlers, Saturdays for ages 0-5, Sundays for ages 4 and up.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 25 min drive25 minPotomac, MDStories and activities promoting language skills and imagination.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minChevy Chase, MDFamily storytime followed by a playdate.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minChevy Chase, MDStorytime for the youngest users and caregivers, followed by playdate.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 4pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minAmerican University Museum at the Katzen Arts CenterMajor 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.From DMV cultural events
Sat Oct 17, 11am to 4pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minAmerican University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Washington, DCSolo 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.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 2 to 3pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minAmerican University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center, Washington, DCOne-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.From Art events in the DMV
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCPlay with Duplos in the Children's Room.From Washington DC family events
Mon Nov 9, 11:30am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minCleveland Park Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs, rhymes, and bounces for pre-walking babies with their grown-ups. Free drop-in, Monday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCMorning storytime and rhyming-book fun with author Raj Haldar at the Connecticut Avenue store.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 9am to 12pm
About 30 min drive30 minColumbia Heights Community Center, Washington, DCDPR parent co-op play program for ages 18 to 29 months (the Caterpillars), weekday mornings 9am to 12pm through the school year. Registration required.From NoMa infant events
Thu Oct 22, 6:30 to 8:30pm$200
About 30 min drive30 minMexican Cultural InstituteTen-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+.From DMV cultural events
Tue Oct 27, 1 to 1:30pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minMt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for babies from birth until they start walking, with their grown-ups. Free drop-in, Tuesdays.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 17, 1 to 6pm
About 30 min drive30 minWaverly Street Gallery, Bethesda, MDSolo 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.From Art events in the DMV
Mon Oct 19, 9am to 12pm
About 30 min drive30 minRaymond Recreation Center, Washington, DCDPR 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.From NoMa infant events
Sun Oct 25, 1 to 6pm
About 30 min drive30 minWaverly Street Gallery, Bethesda, MDSolo 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.From Art events in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 3 to 4pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minPetworth Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCMusical 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.From NoMa infant events
Tue Oct 20, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCChildren's dance party at the library.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 26, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minReservoir Park Recreation Center, Washington, DCShaw 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.From NoMa infant events
Sun Oct 18, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCFree 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.From Washington DC family events
Sun Oct 18, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCFree monthly drag story hour with special guest readers at Loyalty's Petworth shop.From Washington DC family events
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minAnacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOpen-ended play and exploration for toddlers with caregivers. Free drop-in on Monday mornings; only two October dates are currently posted.From NoMa infant events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minAnacostia Community Museum, Washington, DCFree 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.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 24, 7pm
About 30 min drive30 minSongbyrd Music House, Washington, DCIndie rockers Swapmeet play Songbyrd Music House in the Union Market area. Guitar-driven songs in the intimate listening room. 7 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Sun Nov 1, 7 to 9pm
About 30 min drive30 minThe Theresa and Jane Lang Theatre, Washington, DCA 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.From Fall events in DC
Mon Oct 19, 10am to 6pm
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon, VAHalloween-themed scavenger hunt at the Herndon Fortnightly Library info desk.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Oct 19, 4:30 to 6pm
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon, VAMonday LEGO building club in the Herndon Maker Lab.From Northern Virginia family events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon Fortnightly Meeting Room, Herndon, VAOpen playdate with toys for little ones plus social time for caregivers. Drop in Friday mornings.From NoVA infant activities
Tue Oct 20, 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday space-themed story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center.From Northern Virginia family events
Tue Nov 3, 11amFree
About 30 min drive30 minChantilly, VAWeekly Tuesday and Thursday story time at the Udvar-Hazy Center in November.From Northern Virginia family events
Thu Oct 22, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minTemple Hills, MDMake a fall-themed treat bag; play and socialize.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 10am to 12pm
About 30 min drive30 minHerndon Community Center, Herndon, VAOpen gym play with mats, toys and equipment for ages 6 months to 5 years. $3 drop-in per child; no session Nov 27.From NoVA infant activities
Mon Nov 2, 11am to 12pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minFrancis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCOSSE 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.From NoMa infant events
Mon Oct 26, 11 to 11:45amFree
About 30 min drive30 minWoodridge Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCLap-sit songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for babies until they start walking, with caregivers. Free drop-in Monday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Fri Oct 23, 10:30 to 11am
About 30 min drive30 minWoodbridge, VAMusic and movement program for ages 1-6 at Potomac Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Thu Oct 22, 4 to 6pmFree
About 30 min drive30 minWashington, DCBubbling-over kid-oriented Halloween-themed arts and crafts.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 28, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 30 min drive30 minBenning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCUnstructured playtime for babies and toddlers and their caregivers, with library toys. Free drop-in Wednesday mornings.From NoMa infant events
Sun Oct 18, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minSilver Spring, MDBilingual English/French storytime.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 30 min drive30 minSilver Spring, MDRead, sing, and have fun at the McGee Library family storytime.From Washington DC family events
Fri Nov 13, 8pm
About 30 min drive30 minThe Fillmore Silver Spring, Silver Spring, MDHusband-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.From Live music in the DMV
Mon Oct 19, 9am to 12pm
About 35 min drive35 minTurkey Thicket Recreation Center, Washington, DCDPR 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.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 17, 10:30am to 12:30pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCPlay, reading, and resources for families of kids with disabilities.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCUnstructured play time tailored for kids 0-5.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCOpen LEGO play in the library.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 1:30 to 2pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCPlay and chat time for pre-walking babies and caregivers.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30am to 12pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCStory time for the whole family, with a playtime hour afterwards.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 4:30 to 5:30pmFree
About 35 min drive35 minWashington, DCGet messy with paint on recycled cardboard panels.From Washington DC family events
Sat Oct 17, 3 to 6pm
About 35 min drive35 minCreeMos Gallery, Takoma, MDOne-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.From Art events in the DMV
Mon Oct 19, 10:15 to 10:45amFree
About 35 min drive35 minMount Rainier, MDPreschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
Wed Oct 21, 10 to 10:30amFree
About 35 min drive35 minSterling Library, Sterling, VALap rhymes, action songs and interactive stories for babies up to 18 months with a caregiver, followed by playtime. Held Wednesday mornings at Sterling.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 35 min drive35 minSterling Library, Sterling, VARhymes, songs, stories and movement for children 18 months to 3 years with a caregiver. Held Thursday mornings in Meeting Room B at Sterling.From NoVA infant activities
Sat Oct 17, 7 to 10:30pm$25
About 40 min drive40 minARTfactory, Manassas, VAARTfactory'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.From Fall events in DC
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