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Things to do with kids in Washington

Family-friendly things to do in Washington in 2026: 357 kid-friendly events plus 954 parks, museums and venues. Next up: Thursday, October 8, 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. Evil LaughThursday, October 8, 2026 · Capitol View Neighborhood Library
  26. StorytimeThursday, October 8, 2026 · National Building Museum
  27. Unbound: A Mother’s LoveThursday, October 8, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
  28. A Visit with LAYC DC Prevention Center Wards 1 & 2Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
  29. Home-School ConnectionThursday, October 8, 2026 · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
  30. Banned Book Read-InThursday, October 8, 2026 · Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (2-12 Person Capacity)
  31. Snacks at the LibraryThursday, October 8, 2026 · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
  32. Teen LoungeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Southwest Neighborhood Library
  33. Teens Sip & MakeThursday, October 8, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
  34. Anime ClubThursday, October 8, 2026 · Woodridge Neighborhood Library
  35. Chess For All AgesThursday, October 8, 2026 · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
  36. Yarnworks MeetupThursday, October 8, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
  37. Improv for AllThursday, October 8, 2026 · Petworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
  38. Take It Back: Life, Anxiety, and Gray MatterThursday, October 8, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - East Storefront A & B
  39. Learn Chess at BellevueThursday, October 8, 2026 · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
  40. Unbound: A Mother’s LoveThursday, October 8, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
  41. Evil LaughFriday, October 9, 2026 · Capitol View Neighborhood Library
  42. SOW Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Film SeriesFriday, October 9, 2026 · Southwest Neighborhood Library
  43. Here's the Stitchuation!Friday, October 9, 2026 · Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
  44. Teen GamingFriday, October 9, 2026 · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
  45. Movie MatineeFriday, October 9, 2026 · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
  46. Evil LaughSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Capitol View Neighborhood Library
  47. Family Nature ProgramSaturday, October 10, 2026 · DC Department of Parks and Recreation Events
  48. Friends Book SaleSaturday, October 10, 2026 · Palisades Neighborhood Library

Family-friendly spots in Washington

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Upcoming family events in Washington

ThuOct 8
  1. All dayEvil LaughCapitol View Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Contest Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest!
  2. 10 AMStorytimeNational Building Museum · Museum · Ages 5–12s, 10:30 to 11:15 am Storytime is FREE and packed full of reading, songs, and activities designed to promote language and literacy skills!Free
  3. 1 PMUnbound: A Mother’s LoveMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium · Library · Ages 10–13A dance performance inspired by Toni Morrison's Beloved for Banned Books Week Join the Library and students and faculty from the University…
  4. 2 PMA Visit with LAYC DC Prevention Center Wards 1 & 2Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Bilingual outreach health program Public health information and Narcan distribution with bilingual assistance in Spanish and English on the…Free
  5. 2 PMHome-School ConnectionCleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity) · Library · Ages 10–13Connect, learn, and create! Join your local librarians for a once-a-month meeting of homeschool families in the area. Learn about what…Free
  6. 4 PMBanned Book Read-InShepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (2-12 Person Capacity) · Library · Ages 10–13Bring a favorite book and read at the library!Free
  7. 4 PMSnacks at the LibraryMt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity) · Library · Ages 10–13Free food after school for kids join, hang out, and have a tasty snack Meet us at the library's large meeting room after school!Free
  8. 4 PMTeen LoungeSouthwest Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13After school lounge for teens to meet and socialize.Free
  9. 4 PMTeens Sip & MakeMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Library · Ages 10–13Drop-In Space for Teens Teens do more than paint.Free
  10. 4:30 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
  11. 4:30 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
  12. 5 PMYarnworks 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
  13. 6 PMImprov for AllPetworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity) · Library · Ages 10–13Come learn Improv Comedy with Washington Improv Theater.Free
  14. 6 PMTake It Back: Life, Anxiety, and Gray MatterMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - East Storefront A & B · Library · Ages 10–13The story of one of Washington, DC's most beloved bands Join the DC Punk Archive for a graphic novel author talk and book signing!
  15. 6:30 PMLearn Chess at BellevueBellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity) · Library · Ages 10–13Fun for the whole family! The purpose of this meeting is to teach participants to play the game of Chess. Any age any level come join us…Free
  16. 7 PMUnbound: A Mother’s LoveMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Library · Ages 10–13A dance performance inspired by Toni Morrison's Beloved for Banned Books Week Join the Library and students and faculty from the University…
FriOct 9
  1. All dayEvil LaughCapitol View Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Contest Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest!
  2. 11 AMSOW Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Film SeriesSouthwest Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Featuring Rio SOW Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Family Fun Film Series Featuring Rio SOW Library Celebrates Hispanic…
  3. 3 PMHere's the Stitchuation!Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity) · Library · Ages 10–13Come stitch with us – one thread at a time!
  4. 3:30 PMTeen GamingMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Library · Ages 10–13Let's Some Play Video Games! Do you like playing video games? Then come out to our gaming hour at MLK, where you have a chance to relax and…Free
  5. 4 PMMovie MatineeBellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity) · Library · Ages 10–13Join us for our monthly movie programming!Free
SatOct 10
  1. All dayEvil LaughCapitol View Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13Contest Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest!
  2. 10 AMFamily Nature ProgramDC Department of Parks and Recreation Events · Park · Ages 3–13Outdoor nature, ranger, garden, or recreation programming for families in Washington DC.Free
  3. 10 AMFriends Book SalePalisades Neighborhood Library · Library · Ages 10–13So Many Items for Sale: Books, CD's, Dvd's and More!Free