Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Washington DC

Story Times for Youth

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

Kids Create: Dragon Puppets

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

Freshfarm Dupont Market

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

Farmers Market in Washington, DC

Screening & Teach-In: Storming Caesar’s Palace

In 4 days · 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

Author Talk: with T. Z. Layton

In 3 days · Fri, May 8, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

National Cherry Blossom Festival

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

Festivals Fairs in Washington, DC

Teen Job Seekers and Writing Workshop

In 6 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

Star Wars Mondays

In 5 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

National Air and Space Museum

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

Museum Exhibit in Washington, DC

Caregiver Talk

In 6 days · Tue, May 12, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

Children's Movie

Tomorrow · Wed, May 6, 8:00 PM–10:00 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

Let’s Make and Eat Japanese Rice & Bento

In 4 days · Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages 18+

On Courage, Turmoil, and the Transformative Power of Love

In 2 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

Pre-K Story Hour / Hora de Cuentos de Prekinder

In 2 days · Fri, May 8, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Pop-Up Locations · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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

In 2 days · Thu, May 7, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Tidal Basin Cherry Blossom Walk

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

Festivals Fairs in Washington, DC

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

In 2 days · Thu, May 7, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Virtual Branch · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Beginning Voice: Singing the Blues

In 3 days · Sat, May 9, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Hyattsville · 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

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

In 6 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

In 4 days · Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM–6:00 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

Technology Help: Essential Skills for Everyday Computer Use

In 6 days · Mon, May 11, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Accokeek · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Tail Waggin' Tutors: Asian Pacific American Heritage

In 2 days · Thu, May 7, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Laurel · 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

Beginning Blues Harmonica

In 3 days · Sat, May 9, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Hyattsville · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Kids Create: Make a Card

In 4 days · Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Glenarden · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

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

In 4 days · Sat, May 9, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Oxon Hill · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Kids Create: Nature Mandalas

Starts in 4 hrs · Tue, May 5, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Beltsville · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD

Safe and Smart Online: Internet Safety for Kids

Starts in 5 hrs · Tue, May 5, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Laurel · 9601 Capital Ln, Largo, MD 20774, Largo, MD · Ages 10–14

STEM Storytime and Discovery Lab

Starts in 4 hrs · Tue, May 5, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library · 3660 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020, Washington, DC

Bilingual Storytime at the Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library

In 4 days · Sun, May 10, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Ages Up to 7

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

In 5 days · Sun, May 10, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC

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

In 4 days · Sun, May 10, 3:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC

Blowing in the Wind

In 3 days · Sat, May 9, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Ages 5–12

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

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

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, 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 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

Baby & Toddler Story Time

In 4 weeks · 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 Adults

In 4 weeks · 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 1 week · Mon, May 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · 3310 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, Washington, DC

Braille Club

In 1 week · 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