Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Washington, DC

Author Talk: "Through Mom's Eyes" with Sheinelle Jones

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 20, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Cherry Blossom Arcade 2026

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Freshfarm Dupont Market

Freshfarm Dupont Market · 1624 20th St Nw, Washington, DC

Farmers Market in Washington, DC

Baby & Toddler Storytime

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Palisades Neighborhood Library · 4901 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007, Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

Youth Learn to Ride

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC · Ages 6–12

Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library

Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library · 115 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC

Library Program in Washington, DC

MidnightRose: A Reading Series of Poetry and Prose

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library · 4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20016, Washington, DC

Bilingual Story Time

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

National Cherry Blossom Festival

National Cherry Blossom Festival · National Mall, Washington DC, Washington, DC

Festivals Fairs in Washington, DC

Peer Navigator at Woodridge Library

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 5:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Woodridge Neighborhood Library · 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018, Washington, DC

Through Mom's Eyes

In 5 days · Mon, Apr 20, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

National Air and Space Museum

National Air and Space Museum · 655 Jefferson Dr SW, Washington, DC

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

Tea Talk and Tasting!

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Creativity is Power

Happening now · Wed, Apr 15, 8:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC · Ages 10–17

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden · Independence Ave SW & 7th St, Washington, DC

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

Lego Challenge

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Georgetown Neighborhood Library · 3260 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007, Washington, DC

Adult Craft:

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Southwest Neighborhood Library · 900 Wesley Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, DC · Ages 18+

Smithsonian African American History & Culture

Smithsonian African American History & Culture · 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

Arab American Heritage Festival

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions with Miranda Cowley Heller

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages 55+

National Museum of Natural History

National Museum of Natural History · 10th St & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

Manga and Anime Club

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Oxon Hill · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Legos: Creative Club

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Smithsonian Folklife Festival · National Mall, Washington, DC 20560, Washington, DC

Festivals Fairs in Washington, DC

Craft and Create: Earth Day Coloring

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Glenarden · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Craft and Create: DIY Jewelry Making

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 20, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Oxon Hill · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Coding: Intro to Python Programming

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Glenarden · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Kids Create: Pokémon Bookmarks

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Gardening Together: Succulents

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Teen Action Group (TAG): National Library Week

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 20, 8:15 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Glenarden · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages 10–17

Lush Lyricism and Intimate Confessions

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Virtual · 5005 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304, Alexandria, VA · Ages 55+

Kids Create: Earth Day Fun

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Beltsville · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Kids Create: Botanical Suncatchers

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Spauldings · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Kids Create: Bubblewrap Art

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 20, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Laurel · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Kids Create: Earth Day Crafts

In 6 days · Tue, Apr 21, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · South Bowie · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Mini STEAM Fair

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · South Bowie · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages Up to 5

Craft and Create: Soap

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Spauldings · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Little Dragon Story Hour - at Germantown Library

In 3 days · Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself) with Dr. Vivienne Ming

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Accessible Movie Screening: 2025's "Superman"

Sat, Jun 27, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Teen Anime Club

Wed, May 27, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC · Ages 10–17

Accessible Movie Screening: Superman

Sat, Jun 27, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Down Syndrome and Friends Community Play Group

Sat, May 16, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library · 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20011, Washington, DC · Ages Up to 12

Free Walk-In Legal Clinic / Clínica Legal Gratis y Sin Cita

Wed, Jul 1, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Calendars and Clocks Book Club

Mon, Jun 15, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Not-a-Book-Club Book Club

Tue, Jun 16, 8:30 PM–9:15 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC · Ages 8–12

Community Service Thursdays

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC · Ages 10–17

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Tue, Jun 2, 1:15 PM–1:45 PM UTC · Northeast Neighborhood Library · 330 7th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

Chess Club for Adults

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

Chess Club for Children

Mon, May 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC