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Things to do with kids in Washington

Family-friendly things to do in Washington in 2026: 287 kid-friendly events plus 954 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, April 9, 2026. Plan a weekend with FamHop.

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  1. The SquareFood · $
  2. WonderFood · $
  3. Luna Food Hall DCFood · $
  4. WonderFood · $
  5. La CosechaFood · $
  6. Old Post Office TowerOutdoors · Free
  7. National Gallery of Art Sculpture GardenOutdoors · Free
  8. United States Botanic GardenOutdoors · Free
  9. Volta ParkOutdoors · Free
  10. Columbia Island / Lady Bird Johnson ParkOutdoors · Free
  11. Tregaron ConservancyOutdoors · Free
  12. Bean & BiteFood · $
  13. DC VeganFood · $
  14. Johnny RocketsFood · $
  15. Protest PizzaFood · $
  16. Rural SocietyFood · $
  17. 54 Noodles BarFood · $
  18. 68 CafeFood · $
  19. Abunai PokeFood · $
  20. AgoraFood · $
  21. Al TiramisuFood · $
  22. AlfredaFood · $
  23. Arepa ZoneFood · $
  24. Au LaitFood · $
  25. Bonus Little Critters for MembersThursday, April 9, 2026 · National Zoo Events
  26. Nutrition Member ToursThursday, April 9, 2026 · National Zoo Events
  27. Science and Research Member ToursSaturday, April 11, 2026 · National Zoo Events
  28. Animal Care: Behind the Scenes Member ToursSaturday, July 11, 2026 · National Zoo Events
  29. DC Summer Puzzle ChallengeWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
  30. Tech HelpWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Deanwood Neighborhood Library
  31. B-I-N-G-O!Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
  32. Gaming UnpluggedWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
  33. Popsicles in the GardenWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Northeast Neighborhood Library
  34. DC Punk Archive 2026 Summer Rooftop ShowsWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Event Space
  35. District Vibes / American Pride Exhibition ToursWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
  36. Chess Club at Francis Gregory LibraryWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
  37. Chess Club Meet UpWednesday, August 12, 2026 · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (3-10 Person Capacity)
  38. Girl Scouts: STEM Career Badge + PlaygroundThursday, August 13, 2026 · National Building Museum
  39. Storytime at THE PLAYGROUNDThursday, August 13, 2026 · National Building Museum
  40. Fungi FrolicThursday, August 13, 2026 · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
  41. Breakfast on the StepsThursday, August 13, 2026 · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
  42. Back 2 School Bookbag Giveaway & Community Wellness DayThursday, August 13, 2026 · Capitol View Neighborhood Library
  43. Back To School Party!Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
  44. Look and Listen: Birds!Thursday, August 13, 2026 · Palisades Neighborhood Library
  45. Anime ClubThursday, August 13, 2026 · Woodridge Neighborhood Library
  46. Chess For All AgesThursday, August 13, 2026 · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
  47. Family Game NightThursday, August 13, 2026 · Deanwood Neighborhood Library
  48. Yarnworks MeetupThursday, August 13, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library

Family-friendly spots in Washington

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Upcoming family events in Washington

ThuApr 9
  1. 12 AMBonus Little Critters for MembersNational Zoo Events · Zoo · Ages 5–12Come play at the Zoo! Get a sneak peek of next week's theme for Little Critters: Nature Play in a smaller group with free-choice activity…Free
  2. 12 AMNutrition Member ToursNational Zoo Events · Zoo · Ages 5–12Discover what it takes to feed the animals of the National Zoo!
SatApr 11
  1. 12 AMScience and Research Member ToursNational Zoo Events · Zoo · Ages 5–12Visit the Front Royal, Virginia campus for the scoop on the site’s husbandry science and research.
SatJul 11
  1. 12 AMAnimal Care: Behind the Scenes Member ToursNational Zoo Events · Zoo · Ages 5–12Explore what it takes to keep the Zoo's 2,100+ animals happy and healthy with a sneak peek into our animal care spaces.
WedAug 12
  1. 2 PMDC Summer Puzzle ChallengeAnacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity) · Library · Ages 10–13Help us complete a portion of a 40,000 piece puzzle that will be combined and displayed at the MLK Library starting Aug 29th!Free
  2. 5 PMTech HelpDeanwood Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Drop-in tech help on a first-come, first-served basis.Free
  3. 6:30 PMB-I-N-G-O!Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Discover Summer fun at Parklands-Turner Library!Free
  4. 7 PMGaming UnpluggedMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Library · Ages 10–13Library staff challenges teen patrons to board games!Free
  5. 7 PMPopsicles in the GardenNortheast Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Join us for a sweet treat! Beat the heat and have a popsicle in the Library Garden. It's summer and it's hot! Thanks to the Friends of the…Free
  6. 9 PMDC Punk Archive 2026 Summer Rooftop ShowsMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Event Space · Library · Ages 10–13Featuring Abacot, Girls on Toast, and RenRiot Join us for the 12th annual DC Punk Archive Rooftop Concert Series, presented by the Mount Pleasant and MLK Library Friends!Free
  7. 9 PMDistrict Vibes / American Pride Exhibition ToursMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Library · Ages 10–13DC Public Library is commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary by showcasing the unique and vibrant contributions Washingtonians have…
  8. 9:30 PMChess Club at Francis Gregory LibraryFrancis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Chess Club Wednesdays Sharpen your strategy and challenge your mind at our Chess Club, led by Chess Master David Bennett!Free
  9. 9:30 PMChess Club Meet UpFrancis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (3-10 Person Capacity) · Library · Ages 10–13Chess Club Wednesdays Join us every Wednesday from 6:30 PM to 7:35 PM at the FGR Library for an engaging chess class led by Chess Master David Bennett.Free
ThuAug 13
  1. 10 AMGirl Scouts: STEM Career Badge + PlaygroundNational Building Museum · Museum · Ages 5–12Explore Girl Scout badge programs inspired by the world we design and build!
  2. 10 AMStorytime at THE PLAYGROUNDNational Building Museum · Museum · Ages 5–12s and Fridays, 9:15 to 10 am Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading, songs, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills!Free
  3. 12:30 PMFungi FrolicCleveland Park Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Mushrooms are Scary Join us for a walk around the neighborhood and Rock Creek Park to find and identify some of our creepiest, most…Free
  4. 1 PMBreakfast on the StepsMt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Free breakfast for kids on Thursdays this summer!Free
  5. 6 PMBack 2 School Bookbag Giveaway & Community Wellness DayCapitol View Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Enjoy access to health and wellness services all day!Free
  6. 6 PMBack To School Party!Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Games and giveaways! Celebrate the end of summer and kick-off the school year with a fun-filled party as we wrap up a summer of reading and…Free
  7. 6 PMLook and Listen: Birds!Palisades Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13A storytime with crafts, Ages 3+ Looking and listening carefully are important skills at any age, and birdwatching uses those skills.Free
  8. 7:30 PMAnime ClubWoodridge Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Meet. Eat. Watch. Discuss. Explore Japanese Culture through Anime & Manga, Japanese food. MEET like minded teens. EAT Japanese and Asian…Free
  9. 7:30 PMChess For All AgesParklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Come play and learn from others in a friendly game of chess Players of all ages are invited to play and learn from others in a friendly…Free
  10. All dayFamily Game NightDeanwood Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Beat the summer heat with our weekly Family Game Night!Free
  11. All dayYarnworks MeetupMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Library · Ages 10–13Join others at Marianne's Cafe at MLK to knit, crochet, chat it up, learn a new skill or all of the above.Free