Free Events & Activities in Washington DC

Friday Morning Music Club at DCPL

Starts in 5 hrs · Sat, May 2, 7:00 PM–8:00 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

Kids Create: Dragon Puppets

In 4 days · Wed, May 6, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Reading All-Stars with Northstar

Starting soon · Sat, May 2, 2:30 PM–4:00 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

Author Talk: with T. Z. Layton

In 6 days · Fri, May 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

Talk with Your Hands and Tell Your Stories

Starts in 49 min · Sat, May 2, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library · 5401 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20011, Washington, DC

National Air and Space Museum

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

May The 4 Be With You: Star Wars Day Marathon

Tomorrow · Mon, May 4, 1:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Craft and Create: Flower Painting: Georgia O'Keeffe Inspired

In 6 days · Fri, May 8, 7:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Bowie · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Smithsonian African American History & Culture

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love

In 5 days · Thu, May 7, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Virtual · 5005 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304, Alexandria, VA

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love with Marjan Kamali

In 5 days · Thu, May 7, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Library Open House with Bladensburg High School’s’ Mad Hatter’s Club

Starts in 3 hrs · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Bladensburg · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

National Museum of Natural History

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

Parent/Caregiver Q&A with Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County - Virtual

In 5 days · Thu, May 7, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Kids Create: Japanese Tea Bowls

Starts in 3 hrs · Sat, May 2, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Mount Rainier · 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

Pins and Needles: Beginners Crochet Workshop (Held in Large Meeting Room)

Starting soon · Sat, May 2, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Craft and Create: Adult Coloring for Asian Pacific American Heritage

In 4 days · Wed, May 6, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages 18+

Balloon Art Basics with Morgan Simonds

Tomorrow · Sun, May 3, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Ages 8–13

Get Messy! Baby-Toddler Art at Wheaton Library

In 3 days · Tue, May 5, 2:15 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Ages 9–24

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

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

In 1 week · 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

In 2 weeks · Mon, May 18, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Teen Anime Club

In 4 weeks · 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

In 2 weeks · 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 1 week · 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 1 week · Thu, May 14, 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

Love in Color Book Club

Wed, Jun 3, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Chess Club for Adults

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

Chess Club for Children

In 2 weeks · Mon, May 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

Feminist Bird Club: Wingspan Board Game Event

In 2 weeks · Sun, May 17, 5:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Sheila Robertson Children's Book Review Award Night

Sat, Jun 6, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library · 5625 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015, Washington, DC

Anacostia Library Parents Meet-Up and Play Group

In 4 weeks · Sat, May 30, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Anacostia Neighborhood Library · 1800 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC 20020, Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

Chess Club at MLK - Learn to play, play to learn!

Sat, Jun 13, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Author Talk: Mike Tidwell on The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue

Tue, Jun 30, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

Free Walk-in Legal Clinic

Wed, Sep 23, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Screening & Teach-In: Storming Caesar’s Palace

In 1 week · Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC