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Fri, Oct 16 to Sun, Oct 18
Fri, Oct 23 to Sun, Oct 25
Friday evening5pKing Bullfrog Hoppy Hour 20266:30pAlsace: Pinot Gris World WineTasting & Dinner7pNight of the Living Zoo7pHelado Negro at Black Cat7:30pToad the Wet Sprocket: Acoustic Tour at Capital One Hall8pYeison Landero2 more
Fri, Oct 30 to Sun, Nov 1
Friday evening5pSpooky Dry Ice Science7pHalloween Screening: Train to Busan7:30pArt Garfunkel at Capital One Hall8pBoy Harsher at Howard Theatre9pThe Legwarmers 80s Halloween at State Theatre1 more
Fri, Nov 6 to Sun, Nov 8
Friday evening7pScreening of Award-Winning Documentary FABRIC and Q&A7pAustrian Embassy Viennese Ball: Live Orchestra, Dinner, Dessert and Dance8pPunch Brothers
Saturday
8aFalls Church Farmers Market8aVienna Farmers Market9aSat SunFlea Market at Eastern Market9aFRESHFARM Cesar Chavez Farm Stand9aFRESHFARM Cleveland Park Farmers Marketall 35
9aFRESHFARM Columbia Heights Saturday Farmers Market9aFRESHFARM H Street NE Farmers Market9aFRESHFARM Kenilworth Rec Center Farm Stand9aFRESHFARM Monroe Street Farmers Market9aFRESHFARM Mount Vernon Triangle Farmers Market9aFRESHFARM Uptown Farmers Market9aHalf Street Central Farmers Market9:30aLittle Critters: Nature Play at the National Zoo9:30aTippi Toes: Baby Ballet at Hill Center10aSat SunChicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical10aFRESHFARM ACM Farm Stand10aFRESHFARM Anacostia Community Museum Farm Stand10aFRESHFARM THEARC Farm Stand10aGreat Falls Farmers Market10aOpen Studio: Art Is Better Together at the Hirshhorn10aStorytime at the National Gallery of Art (First Fridays and Saturdays)10aTakoma Park Flea & Art Market10aThe Sky Tonight: Live Planetarium Show10aSat SunTiny Tots (The Puppet Co.)10aWatkins Park Farmers Market10:30aFamily Storytime (Tysons-Pimmit)11aArt Walk11aSat SunMoonshot Studio11:30aSat SunArt Studio12pSat SunIntersections | Realism & Abstraction at Gallery B12pSat SunThe Catrinas are Coming: Mexican Cartoneria Workshop1pSat SunA River is Alive: Paintings by Pat Silbert1pSat SunSpotlight Talks at the Phillips Collection2:30pTeen Studio: Partner Up!3pBaby Drum Circle at Petworth Neighborhood LibrarySunday
8aGeorgetown Flea Market8aSunday Bird Walk - Guided Program8:30aFRESHFARM Dupont Circle Farmers Market8:30aFRESHFARM Dupont Circle Market9aFRESHFARM Mosaic Farmers Marketall 14
10aDupont Little Flea Market10aFRESHFARM Union Market District Farmers Market10aPreschooler Family Yoga & Creative Movement at Hill Center (Breathing Space)10aSunday Storytime at Planet Word10:30aOne World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure at the National Air and Space Museum1pExploring Color Fearlessly by Noreene Janus2:30pElectronics Open Studio2:30pFab Lab Open Studio2:30pWoodshop Open StudioOpen all season (Not) Strictly Painting 15 at McLean Project for the Arts, Ahn Chang-Hong: noon-mool, Assembly 2026: Dusk in the Dawnland at MoCA Arlington, Assembly 2026: New South, Ground Truth at MoCA Arlington, Avery, Gottlieb & Rothko: By the Sea, Beyond Words: The Sacred Art of Ayesha Kamal
and 12 more
, Carlotta Corpron: Light Is a Plastic Medium, Carnival of Curiosities at Del Ray Artisans, Explore! with the National Portrait Gallery, Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! VR Experience, Meet the Wheelwoman, Out of Bounds, Outlaw Printmakers MMXXVI at Pyramid Atlantic, Remember Me: Picturing African Americans in Early Photography, Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California, Washington Glass School: 25 Years of Glass & Community, Wayson R. Jones: Color/Slash/Field, Yoshitomo Nara: Sentinels of StillnessSaturday, October 17
8am to 1pm
McLeanKids yard sale at 6600 Mulroy Street in McLean on Saturday October 17, 8am to 1pm, with childrens clothing, books, toys and toy storage.From Northern Virginia garage sales and estate sales
8am to 12pm, every SaturdayFree
ViennaProducer-only Saturday farmers market with weekly live musicians and free dog-sitting at the manager's tent; market fees fund Optimist Club kids' programs in Vienna and Oakton.From Northern Virginia family events
8am to 2pmFree
Mt. Vernon Masonic Lodge #219Third-Saturday community market hosted by Mt. Vernon Lodge #219, inside and outside the lodge. Up to 45 vendors: antiques, vintage, collectibles, coins, stamps, glassware, clothes, and handmade goods. A Sotheby's-trained appraiser offers $15 verbal appraisals. Free browsing; proceeds fund college scholarships.From NoVA Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
8am to 1pm
WashingtonJoin the Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction at The Wharf to raise awareness and support for people and families impacted by addiction.From Washington DC family events
8am and 9am, every SaturdayFree
City Hall parking lotAward-winning year-round Saturday farmers market in the City Hall parking lot in Falls Church, with 50+ vendors plus a monthly Chef Series; no ZIP listed on the event page.From Northern Virginia family events
9am, every Saturday
Breathing Space StudioSaturday morning yoga and play for crawlers up to 24 months with a caregiver at the Breathing Space studio on Capitol Hill. October dates from the Breathing Space calendar; registration required.From NoMa infant events
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday market in the family-centric Uptown neighborhood connecting local producers of fruits, vegetables, meats, and breads.From Washington DC family events
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday farm stand outside Cesar Chavez High School in the Parkside neighborhood with fresh local produce.From Washington DC family events
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday market on the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza with a diverse vendor roster selling produce, baked goods, cheese, dairy, and authentic Mexican food.From Washington DC family events
9am to 12:30pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonYear-round Saturday market on 13th Street NE between H and I Streets with produce, meats, eggs, baked goods, coffee, flowers, and community seating.From Washington DC family events
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonBustling Saturday neighborhood market with local produce, meats, prepared foods, and on-site compost collection.From Washington DC family events
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday market in Brookland's Arts Walk Plaza near the CUA metro stop with local farmers, specialty food producers, and nearby artist studios.From Washington DC family events
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday morning neighborhood market next to Milian Park with produce, orchard fruit, grass-fed meats, baked goods, coffee, and prepared foods.From Washington DC family events
9am to 1pm, every Saturday
WashingtonA weekly Saturday farmers market near Nationals Park with 30-plus local produce and food vendors, running May through December.From Washington DC family events
9am to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday farm stand at Kenilworth Recreation Center with fresh local produce.From Washington DC family events
9am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
Eastern MarketOver 40 years on Capitol Hill: the Flea Market at Eastern Market runs every Saturday and Sunday year-round, 9am-4pm. Antiques, vintage, locally-made arts and crafts, and ethically imported goods. Free admission.From DC Antique, Vintage & Flea Markets
9:30am to 1:30pm, one of 37 datesFree
Smithsonian's National ZooFree drop-in nature play at the Bird House Classroom: sand, seeds, and water play with rotating nature themes for kids 0-8 and caregivers.From NoMa infant events
9:30 to 10am, every Saturday
Hill Center DCSaturday baby ballet for ages 2.5 to 3.5 years at Hill Center on Capitol Hill. A gentle first ballet class, 30 minutes with a caregiver nearby.From NoMa infant events
10am to 5pmFree
WashingtonLibrary outreach at the National Building Museum's Big Build festival.From Washington DC family events
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
Upper MarlboroWeekly Saturday market at Watkins Regional Park's Urban Farm Incubator selling produce grown on-site by ten emerging farm businesses.From Washington DC family events
10am to 12pm$6
AlexandriaDress-up dance party for ages 1–5 with kiddie tunes, lunch, and activities; child must attend with a parent/guardian. $6.From Washington DC family events
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonFree October Saturday art-making sessions inspired by artists such as Aliza Nisenbaum, Picasso, and Joan Mitchell, with live music from Inspired Child.From Washington DC family events
10am to 1:30pm, every SaturdayFree
Great FallsYear-round Saturday farmers market with local produce, meats, baked goods, and plants in the heart of Great Falls village.From Northern Virginia family events
10am to 2pm
WashingtonFeatured building festival at the National Building Museum.From Washington DC family events
10am and 10:30am, one of 5 datesFree
Smithsonian National Air and Space MuseumFree 25-minute live guided planetarium tour of the current night sky, generally on the first and third Saturdays of each month; timed-entry passes required.From Northern Virginia family events
10am to 3pmFree
AnnandaleSecond annual community art festival in downtown Annandale with more than 50 local and regional artists, hands-on artmaking booths, and a performance stage with music, dance, comedy, and theater. Free, rain or shine.From Art events in the DMV
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday farm stand at the Anacostia Community Museum bringing fresh local produce to Ward 8 in partnership with the Smithsonian.From Washington DC family events
10am to 3pmFree
WashingtonSixth annual free family day on Kingman and Heritage Islands celebrating the Anacostia River with boat tours, crafts, a scavenger hunt, and an all-ages clothing swap.From Washington DC family events
10am to 2pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonSaturday farm stand at THEARC offering fresh local produce from Mid-Atlantic farmers, also a Market Share pickup site.From Washington DC family events
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.From Washington DC family events
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18Free
Great FallsAnnual self-guided driving tour of private artist studios across Great Falls. Visit painters, potters, photographers, jewelers, and sculptors in their own workspaces, from converted barns to home studios. Free and open to the public.From Art events in the DMV
10 to 11am, through Oct 18$10
Glen EchoSweet puppet shows designed for the youngest theater patrons, with the lights on and doors open.From Washington DC family events
10am to 2pm, through Oct 18$16
BethesdaChicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Musical is a joy-filled celebration of letters, words, and imagination with puppets, lively dancing, and audience interaction.From Washington DC family events
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18Free
Vienna Community CenterFree 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
10am to 5pm, through Oct 18
FairfaxFurniture liquidation sale at 8300 Merrifield Avenue Suite 2 in Fairfax, Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18, 10am to 5pm, with designer and mid-range furniture, decor and lighting.From Northern Virginia garage sales and estate sales
10am to 3pm, through Oct 18
ViennaFour-day estate sale at 2210 Loch Lomond Drive in Vienna, running Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18 this weekend, 10am to 3pm each day, with clothing, collectibles and household goods.From Northern Virginia garage sales and estate sales
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18
Pyramid Atlantic Art CenterExhibition by the Outlaw Printmakers collective, opening during Print-O-Rama weekend (reception Friday, October 16, 7 to 9 pm). Print work on view in Pyramid Atlantic's Helen C. Frederick Gallery in Hyattsville. Gallery open Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 to 8, Fridays through Sundays 10 to 6.From Art events in the DMV
10am to 3pm, through Oct 18
McLeanEstate sale at 7218 Evans Mill Road in McLean, Friday October 16 through Sunday October 18, 10am to 3pm each day, with pottery, furniture, art and home goods.From Northern Virginia garage sales and estate sales
10am to 2pm, through Oct 18
WashingtonChevy Chase estate sale with a large selection of top-tier designer clothing, plus furniture, cookware, stemware, jewelry, shoes and books throughout the home.From Washington DC estate and garage sales
10:10 to 10:50am, one of 3 dates
Hill Center DCA caregiver-and-me dance class for children ages 18 months to 3 years at Hill Center on Capitol Hill. Short 40-minute sessions built for first dancers.From NoMa infant events
10:30am to 12:30pmFree
WashingtonPlay, reading, and resources for families of kids with disabilities.From Washington DC family events
10:30 to 11:30amFree
RockvilleSaturday family storytime followed by stay and play.From Washington DC family events
10:30 to 11am, every Saturday
Falls ChurchWeekly Saturday family storytime for children birth to 5.From Northern Virginia family events
10:30 to 11am, every SaturdayFree
HyattsvilleStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.From Washington DC family events
10:30 to 11amFree
BladensburgPreschool storytime with stories, songs, and fingerplays.From Washington DC family events
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.From Washington DC family events
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.From Washington DC family events
10:30am to 2pmFree
Riversdale Historic Site & MuseumA free community fall day at the Riversdale Historic Site and Museum with seed-saving lessons from the site gardener, story time, and a family scavenger hunt with small prizes. Registration requested through the county parks site.From Fall events in DC
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.From Washington DC family events
11 to 11:30am, every SaturdayFree
New CarrolltonStories, songs, and fingerplays for preschoolers.From Washington DC family events
11am to 12pm
Great FallsFamily-friendly string quartet performance at Great Falls Library.From Northern Virginia family events
11am to 1pm, one of 4 dates
WashingtonA guided walking tour of the murals and public art across the Union Market District.From Washington DC family events
11 to 11:30am, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonThemed Saturday sketching tour of portraits with educator-led artmaking in the Education Center afterward.From Washington DC family events
11am to 1pm, every Saturday
WashingtonHands-on science playtime at Because Science designed for children ages 2 to 5.From Washington DC family events
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.From Washington DC family events
11am to 4:30pm, through Oct 18Free
WashingtonWeekend hands-on art-making at the REACH celebrating creativity and the artist in everyone.From Washington DC family events
11am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts CenterSolo 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
11am to 4pm, through Oct 18Free
American 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
11:15am to 12:15pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonFree interactive story time with a children's book by a Native author or illustrator, plus hands-on objects and a craft for ages 3-9.From Washington DC family events
11:30am and 1pm, through Oct 18Free
WashingtonFree weekend drop-in art program exploring a different artistic medium inspired by the Portrait Gallery's collections.From Washington DC family events
11:30am to 4pm, through Oct 17
ViennaEstate sale at 386 Maple Avenue East in Vienna on Friday October 16 and Saturday October 17, 11:30am to 4pm, with gold coins, antiques, jewelry and collectibles at an offsite warehouse.From Northern Virginia garage sales and estate sales
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.From Washington DC family events
12 to 3pm, every Saturday
WashingtonOutdoor fall concert series in Dupont Circle park.From Washington DC family events
12 to 5pmFree
Jerusalem FundDay of Palestinian music, exhibits, performances, and children's activities at The Jerusalem Fund, 2425 Virginia Avenue NW: a choir singing traditional Palestinian folk songs, children's storytime, a souq market, a dabke performance, poetry, an exhibit on the festival the Fund has hosted since 1977, and traditional olive harvest activities. Free.From DMV cultural events
12 to 4pm, through Oct 18$400
Mexican Cultural Institute DCArtist Ana Elisa Romo leads an eight-session, hands-on workshop in Mexican cartoneria (papier-mache folk art) at the Mexican Cultural Institute. Two tracks: Tue/Thu evenings or Sat/Sun afternoons. Finished Catrinas join the Institute's Day of the Dead Open House exhibition. $400 for all eight sessions.From DMV cultural events
12 to 5pm, through Oct 18
Pyramid Atlantic Art CenterFour-day printmaking festival at Pyramid Atlantic in Hyattsville: screenprinting and woodcut demos, the Outlaw Printmakers MMXXVI exhibition opening with live rock and roll, a free Saturday print fair with 15 printmakers, and hands-on printmaking demos. Thursday evening workshops are ticketed; the Friday reception and Saturday fair are free.From Art events in the DMV
12:30 to 1pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonFree Saturday carillon recital on the Cathedral grounds.From Washington DC family events
1 to 6pmFree
ShipgartenOktoberfest with a Renaissance theme at Shipgarten's beer garden: German beers, food, live entertainment, and themed activities. Free entry.From Wine and beer events in the DMV
1 to 2pm
Falls ChurchKids brain-health and wellness workshop at Tysons-Pimmit Library.From Northern Virginia family events
1 to 6pm, through Oct 18
Waverly Street GallerySolo 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
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.From Washington DC family events
1:15 to 2:15pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonFree family-friendly tour of the Water's Edge exhibition with guided discussion and a take-home water-inspired art activity for ages 4-10.From Washington DC family events
2 to 3pmFree
Meyer AuditoriumFireside conversation on Korean culture and cultural diplomacy with former US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns and Ambassador of Korea to the US Kang Kyung-wha, moderated by NMAA director Chase Robinson. In person in the Meyer Auditorium and online. Free with registration.From DMV cultural events
2 to 3pmFree
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts CenterOne-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
2 to 4pm
WashingtonWizard-school themed scavenger hunt at the National Gallery of Art.From Washington DC family events
2 to 10:15pm, through Oct 18$18
McLeanA laugh-out-loud musical comedy about Wednesday Addams falling for a perfectly normal young man.From Washington DC family events
2 to 3pm, through Oct 18Free
WashingtonGuided tours of the National Gallery Sculpture Garden.From Washington DC family events
2:30 to 4:30pm, every SaturdayFree
WashingtonFree drop-in art-making for teens ages 13-19 painting portraits in pairs inspired by Aliza Nisenbaum.From Washington DC family events
3 to 6pm
CreeMos GalleryOne-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
3 to 6pm
WashingtonOpen family afternoon at the J with activities for all ages.From Washington DC family events
3 to 4pm, every SaturdayFree
Petworth Neighborhood LibraryMusical 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
3pm, through Oct 18$13
ArlingtonEncore Stage & Studio opens its 2026/27 season with Hansel & Gretel, a magical family adventure performed by young actors at Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre.From Northern Virginia family events
3:30 to 5pm
Great FallsQuiet teen study session with free supplies and snacks.From Northern Virginia family events
6 to 8pmFree
Croydon Creek Nature CenterRockville's nature center Halloween night with games, treats, crafts, a magician, balloon twisters, and a campfire. Kids 5-12 can add a ticketed 30-minute non-spooky guided forest hike to meet friendly woodland creatures and collect goodies. Free; hike tickets $10 residents, $12 nonresidents. Costumes encouraged.From Fall events in DC
6 to 9pm$192.60
The Palm - TysonsFive-course anniversary dinner at The Palm pairing Italian and Napa wines (Marchese Antinori, Stag's Leap) with signature dishes. $192.60 including tax and gratuity.From Wine and beer events in the DMV
6 to 8:30pm, through Oct 18$35
Smithsonian's National ZooThe National Zoo's beloved family Halloween celebration opens the zoo after hours for three evenings of trick-or-treating at more than 25 treat stations. Costumed kids get a souvenir goodie bag, a kids dance party, a pumpkin patch photo op, and after-hours access to the Small Mammal House, Elephant Community Center and Reptile Discovery Center. Usually sells out.From Fall events in DC
8pm$17
State TheatreUrgent recreates the arena-rock anthems of Foreigner, from Cold as Ice to I Want to Know What Love Is, at the State Theatre. Tickets from about $17. 8 PM.From Live music in the DMV
10pm
WashingtonAvant-garde art rock collective The Residents perform their Eskimo Live show, a staging of their 1979 concept album, as a late-night 9:30 Club set. Expect costumes, surreal visuals, and the group's trademark anonymous theatricality. Doors 10 PM.From Live music in the DMV
All dayFree
Great FallsSpecial 250 Celebration in Great Falls village with Hello Cleveland and Radio Vinyl on the big stage behind the Post Office.From Northern Virginia family events
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.From Washington DC family events
All day, through Oct 17$40
Congressional CemeteryCongressional Cemetery's annual lantern-lit twilight tours return with the 2026 theme Becoming America, marking the nation's 250th anniversary. Costumed interpreters bring the cemetery's residents to life in immersive performances as you walk the grounds after dark. Food truck, live music and drinks on the grounds; costumes encouraged. Rain or shine; times vary by tour date.From Fall events in DC
All day, through Oct 17$61
Dock 5 at Union MarketMulti-session wine tasting at Dock 5 at Union Market with wineries pouring samples; early admission available. 21 and over. Session times not listed on the organizer site.From Wine and beer events in the DMV
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.From Washington DC family events
10am to 9pm, through Oct 23
WashingtonGeorgetown Cupcake is serving Halloween-themed cupcakes daily through October 31 for spooky season.From Washington DC family events
All day, through Oct 31Free
Del Ray Artisans GalleryCarnival and circus themed group exhibition at Del Ray Artisans, from fun foods and games to haunted oddities. Opens with a reception on October 2 and closes with a masquerade party and People's Choice award on October 30. Free, donations appreciated.From Art events in the DMV
All day, through Oct 31
Brentwood Arts ExchangeAnniversary exhibition celebrating 25 years of the Washington Glass School: founders, resident artists, instructors and alumni showing sculpture, installation, public art and architectural glass. On view at the Brentwood Arts Exchange in the Gateway Arts District through October 31.From Art events in the DMV
All day, through Oct 31
Brentwood Arts ExchangeSolo exhibition by Wayson R. Jones of paintings built from pumice gel and Flashe on wood panel. Color-driven abstract work by the DC-area artist, on view at the Brentwood Arts Exchange in the Gateway Arts District through October 31.From Art events in the DMV
All day, through Nov 7
McLean Community CenterThe 15th iteration of MPA's juried biennial celebrating painting and works related to painting, featuring dozens of mid-Atlantic artists across media. On view in the Emerson and Atrium Galleries at the McLean Community Center, with a Tea and Talk on October 21.From Art events in the DMV
10am to 5:30pm, through Dec 24Free
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture GardenA long-overdue survey of American abstract photographer Carlotta Corpron (1901-1988), whose experiments with light, form, and photographic technology helped establish photography as fine art. The show traces six bodies of work made in Texas from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, from nature studies to light drawings, anchored by 48 recent gifts from collector Herbert Lust.From Art events in the DMV
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.From Washington DC family events
11:30am to 6pm, through Dec 31Free
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.From Washington DC family events
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.From Washington DC family events
All day, through Dec 31Free
The Kreeger MuseumSeven Hamiltonian Artists alumni show painting, photography, sculpture, video, and installation at the Kreeger Museum, alongside boundary-pushing works from the museum's permanent collection by Sam Gilliam, Frank Stella, Simmie Knox, and William Christenberry. Curated by Anisa Olufemi and presented under The Collaborative, the Kreeger's program supporting Washington-area artists.From Art events in the DMV
All day, through Jan 17
National Museum of Women in the ArtsThe East Coast debut of a touring exhibition of twentieth-century African American quilts made in California, tracing how migration west shaped a distinct quilting tradition. An NMWA presentation that opened September 18 and runs into the new year.From Art events in the DMV
All day, through Jan 24
Museum of Contemporary Art ArlingtonFive artists with deep ties to Maine's Penobscot Bay coast work across sculpture, textiles, video, and photography. The show traces environmental change and creative resourcefulness along the rugged shoreline. Part of MoCA Arlington's Assembly 2026 biennial.From Art events in the DMV
All day, through Jan 24
Museum of Contemporary Art ArlingtonFour Atlanta-based artists (Sheila Pree Bright, Michi Meko, Paul Stephen Benjamin, Shanequa Gay) examine the Southern landscape as a site of memory, power, and unresolved history. Part of MoCA Arlington's Assembly 2026 biennial marking the nation's 250th anniversary.From Art events in the DMV
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