Rainy Day Activities near Mount Vernon
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Sat Oct 17, 2 to 3pmFree
About 40 min drive40 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
Sat Oct 17, 10am to 5pmFree
About 40 min drive40 minVienna Community Center, Vienna, VAFree admission coin and stamp show at the Vienna Community Center, with coins and currency, stamps, tokens, and collectibles. Young numismatists program Saturday 11 AM to noon, door prizes, snack bar. Contact Lorne Lavertu, 703-559-1111.From DMV Collectible Shows
Fri Nov 13, 8pm$57
About 40 min drive40 minJammin Java, Vienna, VAFingerpicking folk and blues troubadour Charlie Parr plays the 200-cap Jammin Java in Vienna. Concertfix lists tickets from $57.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Oct 17, 3 to 4pmFree
About 40 min drive40 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
Mon Oct 19, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 40 min drive40 minOakton, VASensory-friendly storytime at Oakton Library.From Northern Virginia family events
Wed Oct 21, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 40 min drive40 minOakton Library, Oakton, VAA storytime for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years, followed by a playdate with toddler toys. No registration required.From NoVA infant activities
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11:30am
About 40 min drive40 minWashington, DCMorning storytime and rhyming-book fun with author Raj Haldar at the Connecticut Avenue store.From Washington DC family events
Thu Oct 22, 10:30 to 11amFree
About 45 min drive45 minBethesda, MD25-30 minutes of music, movement, and a themed story teaching early literacy skills.From Washington DC family events
Fri Oct 23, 11 to 11:45amFree
About 45 min drive45 minBethesda, MDMonthly program engaging children in creative movement connected with a story of the day.From Washington DC family events
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