Free Events & Activities in Washington DC

Cherry Blossom Arcade 2026

In 5 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

Chess Club for Adults

Mon, Apr 13, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

Freshfarm Dupont Market

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

Farmers Market in Washington, DC

Youth Learn to Ride

In 5 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

MidnightRose: A Reading Series of Poetry and Prose

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

National Cherry Blossom Festival

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

Festivals Fairs in Washington, DC

Tax Preparation at Woodridge Library

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Woodridge Neighborhood Library · 1801 Hamlin St NE, Washington, DC 20018, Washington, DC

Teen Job Seekers and Writing Workshop

Mon, Apr 13, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC · Ages 10–17

National Air and Space Museum

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

Creativity is Power

In 2 days · 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

Arab American Heritage Festival

In 5 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

National Museum of Natural History

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

On Writing Action-Packed and Suspenseful Spycraft with Brad Taylor

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages 55+

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

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

Festivals Fairs in Washington, DC

Job Search Clinic - Career and Job Success Classes presented by C2C - - Virtual

Mon, Apr 13, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Craft and Create: Poetry and Art

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Bowie · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Craft and Create: Floral Pens

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · South Bowie · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Kids Create: Pokémon Bookmarks

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Community Conversation: Climate Action Youth

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 14, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Black Voices Book Discussion: "Truth Is" by Hannah V. Sawyerr

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Glenarden · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages 10–17

Kids Create: Calligraphy with Cricut

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Book Discussion: "Confessions from the Quilting Circle" by Maisey Yates

Tomorrow · Tue, Apr 14, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Oxon Hill · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Mini STEAM Fair

In 5 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

Recycled Plant Party!

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC

STEM at the Wheaton Library: The Science of Flowers - In Person

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC

Art on Exhibit: Steve Loya

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 4:00 AM UTC

Virtual Museum Tour: Victoria and Albert Museum

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC

Your Ticket to the Best State Fair Crafts with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig

Wed, Jun 3, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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

In 1 week · 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

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

True Crime Book Discussion: "Gone at Midnight: The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam" by Jake Anderson

Mon, May 18, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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

Stories + Dance = JOY with Kelly King

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · West End Neighborhood Library · 2301 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037, 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

Knit and Crochet Club

Thu, Aug 27, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Georgetown Neighborhood Library · 3260 R St NW, Washington, DC 20007, Washington, DC

Estate Planning with Kenneth Walk, Jr.

Sat, Jun 27, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

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, Aug 17, 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

Ecology Book Club: What If We Get It Right?

In 4 weeks · Mon, May 11, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

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

Rappin' with Mr. Root: Get Involved

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 28, 2:15 PM–4:15 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC