Washington DC family weekend planner
Things to do with kids this weekend in Washington (October 9–11)
Updated October 10, 2026
The weekend of October 9–11 in Washington brings SOW Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Film Series at Southwest Neighborhood Library (Friday) and Here's the Stitchuation! at Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity) (Friday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.
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Family events in Washington this weekend: October 9–11
Friday, October 9
5 events · 5 free · already happened
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SOW Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Film Series
Featuring Rio SOW Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Family Fun Film Series Featuring Rio SOW Library Celebrates Hispanic…
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Here's the Stitchuation!
Come stitch with us – one thread at a time!
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Teen Gaming
Let'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…
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Movie Matinee
Join us for our monthly movie programming!
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Evil Laugh
Contest Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest!
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Saturday, October 10
13 events · 11 free
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Family Nature Program
Outdoor nature, ranger, garden, or recreation programming for families in Washington DC.
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Friends Book Sale
So Many Items for Sale: Books, CD's, Dvd's and More!
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Georgetown Library English Conversation Club
A weekly conversation circle for English-language learners Would you like to improve your English-language skills in a small and comfortable group?
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Girl Scouts: Designing for Disaster
| 10 am to 12 pm Juniors will learn how to use the Design Thinking Process to solve real-world problems.
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Used Book Sale
Hosted by Friends of the Northeast Library Shop a wide range of donated titles -- there is something for everyone!
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Yoga With NZINGA
Chair Yoga for Seniors Join Instructor Nzinga for rejuvenating Kemetic Yoga classes.
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Author Talk: Lotería
Stories by Cynthia Pelayo There are 54 cards in the Lotería game, and for this short story collection you will find one unique story per…
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Chess Club at MLK - Learn to play, play to learn!
Join us for open, casual chess play. Walk-ins are welcome! All ages and skill levels are welcome! Staff will be available to introduce…
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Family Fitness and Play
Low-pressure movement, games, and recreation for families in Washington DC.
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Family Museum Program
Family-friendly museum programming, discovery activities, and exhibit-based learning in Washington DC.
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Georgetown Library Chess Club
All ages and skill levels are welcome! This is a friendly open-play event -- feel free to bring friends or family -- and match up against…
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SOROCHE Block Party & Record Release
Live music & screenprinting in Lamont Plaza Join Secret Planet Productions & the Mt Pleasant Library Friends for another free concert in Lamont Plaza!
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Evil Laugh
Contest Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest!
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Sunday, October 11
7 events · 6 free
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Family Nature Program
Outdoor nature, ranger, garden, or recreation programming for families in Washington DC.
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Page Turners & Touchdowns
The Francis Gregory library will be hosting live football watch parties every third Sunday starting September 20th 2026 from 1-4:30pm The…
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Washington Commanders Football
NFL Football at Bellevue Library Come enjoy watching the Washington Commanders Football Team play.
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Cricut Reservation
Use the Cricut at the SOW STEAM Lab Reserve a Cricut for two hours to work on your own projects.
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Sewing Machine Reservation
Use the sewing machine at the SOW STEAM Lab Reserve a sewing machine for two hours to work on your own projects.
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Family Museum Program
Family-friendly museum programming, discovery activities, and exhibit-based learning in Washington DC.
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Evil Laugh
Contest Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest!
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Coming up in Washington
- Page Turners & Touchdowns — October 11 · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
- Washington Commanders Football — October 11 · Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
- Cricut Reservation — October 11 · Southwest Neighborhood Library