Free Events & Activities in Washington DC

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

In 3 days · Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Ecology Book Club: What If We Get It Right?

In 2 days · Mon, May 11, 10:00 PM–11:30 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

Community Service Thursdays

In 5 days · 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

Braille Club

In 6 days · Fri, May 15, 8:00 PM–9:30 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

Screening & Teach-In: Storming Caesar’s Palace

Starts in 11 hrs · 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

Messy Art! - Spring Session

In 5 days · Thu, May 14, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

National Air and Space Museum

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

Teen Job Seekers and Writing Workshop

In 2 days · Mon, May 11, 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

After School Activities

In 3 days · Tue, May 12, 8:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Smithsonian African American History & Culture

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

Star Wars Mondays

In 2 days · Mon, May 11, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Caregiver Talk

In 3 days · Tue, May 12, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

Teen Lounge

In 5 days · Thu, May 14, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Southwest Neighborhood Library · 900 Wesley Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, DC · Ages 12–18

Let’s Make and Eat Japanese Rice & Bento

Starts in 10 hrs · Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages 18+

Tidal Basin Cherry Blossom Walk

Tidal Basin Cherry Blossom Walk · 1501 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC

Festivals Fairs in Washington, DC

Literary Virginia Book Group: Hell Put to Shame

In 4 days · Wed, May 13, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Virtual · 5005 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304, Alexandria, VA

Kids Achieve Club

In 5 days · Thu, May 14, 7:00 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

Get Active: Exploring Indian Classical Dance & Hip Hop — An Interactive Dance Class & Demonstration

In 4 days · Wed, May 13, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Bowie · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Pins and Needles: Crochet Club

In 4 days · Wed, May 13, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Hillcrest Heights · 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

Judy Center Early Learning Hubs -School Readiness Fair 2026

In 4 days · Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Hyattsville · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages Up to 5

Beginning Voice: Singing the Blues

Starts in 9 hrs · Sat, May 9, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Hyattsville · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library

Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library · 115 Atlantic Street SW, Washington, DC

Library Program in Washington, DC

Lunch and Learn: Hakeem Oluseyi on "Why We Exist"

In 3 days · Tue, May 12, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Playday at the Library: Big Feelings

Starts in 10 hrs · Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Craft and Create: Flower Tealights

In 2 days · Mon, May 11, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages 18+

Kids Create: Make a Card

Starts in 11 hrs · Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Glenarden · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

How to Robot-Proof Your Kids (and Yourself)

In 3 days · Tue, May 12, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Virtual · 5005 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304, Alexandria, VA

Legos: Brick Blooms - create May flowers, colorful critters, and outdoor landscapes!

Starts in 11 hrs · Sat, May 9, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Oxon Hill · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

FOSL Book Sale Presale and Toiletry Drive

In 6 days · Fri, May 15, 9:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC

S.T.E.A.M. Explorers at Wheaton Library!

Tomorrow · Sun, May 10, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC

Crafternoon at Wheaton Library - In Person

In 5 days · Thu, May 14, 8:15 PM–8:45 PM UTC

Happy Birthday, American Girl!: Celebrating the “Happy Birthday!” Stories & 40 Years of Storytelling

Tomorrow · Sun, May 10, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC

Blowing in the Wind

Starts in 8 hrs · Sat, May 9, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Ages 5–12

Adult Book Club: Appalachian Authors

In 5 days · Thu, May 14, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Offsite · 2510 Tollgate Rd, Bel Air, MD 21015, Bel Air, MD · Ages 18+

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

In 4 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 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 1 week · Mon, May 18, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Teen Anime Club

In 3 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 1 week · 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