Best Kid-Friendly 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

Adult Craft:

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Southwest Neighborhood Library · 900 Wesley Pl SW, Washington, DC 20024, Washington, DC · Ages 18+

Smithsonian African American History & Culture

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

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

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

Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

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

National Museum of Natural History

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

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

Smithsonian Folklife Festival

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

Festivals Fairs in Washington, DC

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

Craft and Create: Soap

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Spauldings · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Teen Voices of the Future! Every Voice, Every Story - Yours Is the Most Important One! Pizza & SSL!

In 2 days · Wed, Apr 15, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Ages 10–17

Baby Storytime at McGee Library

Mon, Apr 13, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Ages Up to 12

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

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

Little Dragon Story Hour - at Germantown Library

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC

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

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

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

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

Baby & Toddler Storytime

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 22, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Palisades Neighborhood Library · 4901 V St NW, Washington, DC 20007, Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

Calendars and Clocks Book Club

Mon, Jun 15, 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

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

Baby & Toddler Story Time

Tue, Jun 2, 1:15 PM–1:45 PM UTC · Northeast Neighborhood Library · 330 7th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

Chess Club for Children

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

Exhibition Reception & Artist Talk: BLACK(ER)

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 29, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC

Friday Morning Music Club at DCPL

In 3 weeks · 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

Anacostia Library Parents Meet-Up and Play Group

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

Story Times for Youth

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 6, 2:30 PM–3:30 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

Kids Create: Dragon Puppets

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 6, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Screening & Teach-In: Storming Caesar’s Palace

In 4 weeks · 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 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, Washington, DC